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As TV Drug Ads Increase, So Do Concerns
Experts question commercials' value to patients and health-care system overall

Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say

U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain
Medical services expected to take up more of the American economy in the future, experts say

Retail Medical Clinics Offer Quality Care: Study
Fine for routine illnesses, researchers say

Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform
Cost, financing remain volatile issues in the drive for bipartisan support

The Nuts and Bolts of Reform Proposals
Suggestions range from greater emphasis on preventive care to universal electronic records

Health-Care Reform Could Be Obama’s Toughest Challenge
But experts say time might be right to succeed where others have failed

Online System Could Cut Referrals to Dermatologists
Suspect skin conditions evaluated by e-mail may also keep lid on costs, study suggests

Small Drug Promo Items May Influence Young Doctors
Exposure to brand-name pads, pens and the like bears closer monitoring, study suggests

Panel Seeks Fuller Disclosure of Drug Company Payments
Government report also suggests gift ban, drug sample limits