Can clinical research thrive (or survive)?

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The future of clinical research may be in jeopardy due to limited funding. Cost-cutting measures by managed care groups and the use of community hospitals over academic health centers have contributed to the tenuous state of clinical research efforts. However, several managed care groups are supporting clinical research through research networks. Research investments by drug companies and private clinical research organizations are expected to supplement clinical research funding.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research and Testing Services, Medical Research, Finance, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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Proposed bill could hamper AMA activities for public health

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A bill passed by the House with the backing of Reps. David McIntosh, Ernest Jim Istook and Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., threatens efforts by nonprofits, such as the American Medical Association, to solicit funds for their programs. The proposed legislation sets restrictions on lobbying efforts by nonprofits in seeking additional funding from the federal government. Nonprofits in 1994 were given $39 billion in federal government grants.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, Nonprofit Institutions, General Fiscal Assistance NEC, Officials and employees, Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Fiscal policy, American Medical Association, Nonprofit organizations, United States. Congress. House, Istook, Ernest Jim, Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr., McIntosh, David

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D.C. medical society backs single payer as a reform 'option.' (Medical Society of the District of Columbia)

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Delegates at the Medical Society of the District of Columbia's annual policy-setting meeting voted to endorse, with qualifications, a single payer health care system, becoming the first state-level medical association to do so. Physicians frustrated by managed care limitations are apparently reconsidering the single-payer concept for financing health services. Pros and cons of a single-payer system are discussed.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), United States, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Physicians, Medical professions, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Health insurance, Medical Society of the District of Columbia

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