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Diversity in Medical Schools Confers Educational Benefits
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A racially and ethnically diverse student body better prepares medical students to meet the needs of a multicultural population, according to authors of an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association for September 10. Reuters Health Information
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Federal Health Officials Launch Hospital Comparisons Web Site
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On March 28, federal health officials launched a Web site that allows comparisons of about 2500 hospitals on measures of quality. Officials say the effort will bring more transparency to the healthcare marketplace, but some providers fear being penalized for treating sicker patients. WebMD Health News
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U.S. Lawmaker Questions FDA, Cites Industry Ties
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration appears to be giving priority to projects that benefit the pharmaceutical industry rather than helping consumers, a top Democratic lawmaker said on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information
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