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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
Mid-Sized Retirement and Healthcare Plan Management Conference
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National CooperativeRx is a not-for-profit coalition founded and owned by plan sponsors to achieve higher value prescription benefits through volume purchasing, clinical solutions, actionable data and unparalleled customer service. For your sales and marketing needs, please contact us at 866-679-9479, extension 223
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May: Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotchy skin.
The good news? Skin cancer can be prevented! Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to prevent skin cancer.
You can take steps today to protect your skin:
- Limit your time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
- Cover up with long sleeves and a hat.
- Check your skin regularly for changes.
Make a difference: Spread the word about strategies for preventing skin cancer and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. Click here for additional resources.
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Time. A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Athens, Greece has shown that following a Mediterranean Diet decreases a person's risk of mental decline by 19%. This did not hold true for diabetics, instead resulting in a 30% increased risk of decline. (Sifferlin, 5/1) Full Story
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Reuters. The US FDA is reviewing drugs that might treat people exposed to radiation caused by a nuclear attack or accident. The drugs boost white blood cells, and may decrease death rates. (Beasley, 5/1) Full Story
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HealthDay. A federal judge has ordered the birth control medication, Plan B, to be made available on the shelf to all women age 15 and older within 30 days. The Obama Administration is challenging that ruling. (Reinberg, 5/2) Full Story
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Reuters. The IRS has determined that employers cannot count wellness programs as part of their minimum coverage health care, unless the program is smoking prevention. Labor unions and employee advocacy groups had expressed concern that employers could circumvent minimum health care coverage by including wellness programs as part of the health care coverage they offer. (Temple-West, 5/1) Full Story
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Bloomberg. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is removing information regarding "potentially life-threatening" mistakes made in hospitals from its web site. The 2010 Affordable Care Act advisory panel has advised that different gauges be used to determine avoidable errors made in hospitals. (Babcock, 5/1) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. Based on analyses of 12,229 people in Oregon, expanding Medicaid led to improved mental health and a decrease in financial strain, but did not significantly boost their physical health. (Tran, 5/1) Full Story
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