Early-stage investors high on wellness, wary on health IT

Venture capitalists discussed their role in entrepreneurial companies, what will generate the most money in health care in the next 10 years and what they look for when choosing an investment Friday at the Ohio Venture Association panel in Cleveland.

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Poll shows concerns Obama health plans will push up costs, diminish care — MedCity Morning Read, Oct. 27, 2009

The majority of Americans are opposed to President Obama’s health care reform, according to a Rasmussen Report survey conducted last week.

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Researchers conclude mercury levels do not attribute to autism in children — MedCity Morning Read Oct. 20, 2009

But will a study like this do anything in the battle between medical knowledge and fear over vaccines? It’s hard to believe so, considering the mountains of evidence already about autism and vaccines.

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Insurance industry is ready to take a steady stance against Baucus Bill – MedCity Morning Read, Oct. 13, 2009

An industry-funded study forecasts the Baucus Bill, expected to be approved by the Senate Finance Committee today, will add $4,000 to family premiums and $1,500 to individual within 10 years.

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Nursing home funding cuts — MedCity Morning Read, Tuesday Oct. 6

Just in time for the baby-boomer population to move into nursing homes, recent funding cuts may leave some with closed doors. But are nursing homes overstating the risk?

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Minnesota’s Imricor raising $2.5 million to develop MRI ablation system

Imricor has designed an MRI ablation system that would eliminate X-ray radiation for patients and physicians.

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Skepticism growing regarding Congress passing health care reform — MedCity Morning Read, Tuesday, Sept. 29

Although coverage seems mandatory to keep costs from rising out of control, some small business lobbyists are worried that Congress won’t pass health care reform this year.

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Alzheimer’s Disease should be considered health priority — MedCity Morning Read, Sept. 22, 2009

The latest report on Alzheimer’s disease urges the World Health Organization to declare dementia a health priority and recommends major governments increase their investments in research, the Associated Press reported Monday.

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Does more time with the doctor reduce patient costs long-term? — MedCity Morning Read, Sept. 15, 2009

Do boutique medical practices save patients more long-term or provide more problems in today’s health coverage? On physician gives her perspective on concierge medicine.

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Cell-growth company RealBio Technology starts $3 million raise

RealBio wants to improve biomedical research by commercializing their Nth Degree Bioreactor and Support System. The cell and tissue culture technology would allow cells created in the lab to grow as they would in normal human tissue.

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