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Heparin Deaths Higher, FDA Says
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As many as 62 deaths over the past 15 months have been linked to tainted heparin on the basis of allergic/hypotensive symptoms, although heparin may not have actually caused the deaths. Heartwire
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Cigna Profit Drops 53 Percent, Sees Dour 2009
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Health insurer Cigna Corp forecast disappointing profit growth for 2009 as it continues to struggle with competition and broader economic turmoil, sending shares down more than 18 percent on Thursday. Reuters Health Information
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U.S. Democrats Object to Plan on Drug Label Changes
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Eight U.S. congressional Democrats urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday to reconsider a plan that the lawmakers said would shield companies from liability rather than protect patients. Reuters Health Information
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Medicare Private Plans Underestimate Profits: GAO
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Private health plans contracting in the federal Medicare program have underestimated profits, which could inflate government reimbursement, a congressional watchdog group said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
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