News 2012
Ending AIDS In Black America:
Step One: Fully Implement the Affordable Care Act
During the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C., last month, there was a lot talk about the end of AIDS. Now over a month later, I'm fearful that some things have been lost in the sauce or lost in translation.
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Health Law Has Gaps In Men's Care
The federal health care overhaul greatly expanded women's access to free preventive services, particularly for sexual and reproductive health. Men didn't fare nearly as well.
Mitt Romney On Health Care
The state health reforms overseen by Mitt Romney while he was governor of Massachusetts have received significant attention throughout this campaign season. But the health policy record of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee goes beyond this state law to include a range of hot-button issues -- from the future of the federal health law to plans to revamp Medicare and Medicaid costs as well as a range of market-based initiatives –- that will continue to draw attention as the November election approaches.
FAQ: How Paul Ryan Proposes To Change Medicare
Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s choice for vice president, has provoked consternation from Democrats and anxiety among some congressional Republicans with his proposals to reshape Medicare.
Mitt Romney introduces Paul Ryan as his choice for running mate in Norfolk, Va., Saturday.
Zambia Mobilizing to Circumcise Men to Protect Them From HIV
The circumcision blitz has kicked into full swing. Overwhelming evidence has shown that removing the foreskin from the penis can reduce the risk of HIV transmission from a woman to a man by 60 percent -- and some studies have reported even higher numbers.
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