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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
59th U.S. Annual Employee Benefits Conference
October 20-23, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
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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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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
From the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): - Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse (using money and financial tools to exert control).
- Domestic violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that affects millions of individuals across the United States regardless of age, economic status, race, religion or education.
- High-profile cases of domestic violence will attract headlines, but thousands of people experience domestic abuse every day. They come from all walks of life.
- In a 24-hour survey, NNEDV found that U.S. domestic violence programs served nearly 65,321 victims and answered more than 23,045 crisis hotline calls in one day alone.
For more information, click here.
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HealthDay. In a recent study, 20 bariatric surgeons volunteered to have their operating skills rated via video. The complication rates of those identified as 'low-skilled' were 14.5%, while 'high-skilled' surgeons had complication rates of 5.2%. (Salamon, 10/9) Full Story
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Time. An obese person who suffers from high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes may all be due to them having a fatty liver. In a study of twins, it was discovered that obese people with a low-level of fat in their liver were less likely to experience the above diseases. (Brown, 10/7) Full Story
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Time. British researchers say they have achieved a breakthrough that could lead to a revolution in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. They have developed a new drug that stops degenerative brain diseases in lab mice, preventing memory loss and restoring normal behaviors. (Stout, 10/10) Full Story
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Daily Mail. Doctors have developed a new procedure in hopes of stopping the progression of Parkinson's disease. By using a delivery port, protein is injected directly into the patient's brain. Although still in it's research phase, there is hope that it could offer reliable treatment for symptoms such as stiffness and tremors. (Innes, 10/9) Full Story
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Reuters. A recent study of Americans found that people are at a greater risk of depression when living in areas with huge income gaps, even if they aren't poor by economic standards. The risk of depression was higher for women than for men. (Raven, 10/9) Full Story
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USA Today. About 22% of Americans are taking 3 or more prescription drugs, and 11% are taking 5 or more. This article covers why drug coverage deserves more attention than it gets when shopping for insurance. (O'Donnell, 10/10) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. Consumers shopping for health insurance are now able to purchase it through health exchanges, or through the traditional way of going directly to an insurer or broker. This article outlines how that may lead to confusion for many consumers. (Andrews, 10/8) Full Story
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