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Howard's health hazard

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The way the Australian Prime Minister John Howard is exploiting his political control over a demoralized opposition to return to his ideological roots is highlighted. Howard is offering low-cost gap insurance for the out of hospital services that exceeds $1000 every year, which is also seen as a way for him to return to his roots.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Howard, John

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Drugstore cowboy

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The takeover of Herron Pharmaceuticals, claims Sigma Pharmaceuticals as the largest owner and operator of drug-manufacturing facilities in Australia. It raises Sigma Pharmaceutical's profile but simultaneously also brings with it a degree of financial risk, which should be carefully managed.

United Kingdom, Acquisitions & mergers, Pharmaceutical preparations, Pharmaceutical industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Herron Pharmaceuticals Proprietary Ltd., Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

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Private on Parade

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Privately owned hospitals in Australia should benefit from an influx of new subscribers to private health insurers, thanks to new policies instituted by the government. Hospitals will now have to try to distinguish themselves to attract patients and their money.

Marketing procedures, Hospitals, Marketing, Social policy, Company marketing practices

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