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While there is support for including prevention benefits in the current health care reform efforts from both sides of the aisle, the Obama administration wants to see data on how preventive screening and testing measures will save money, according to Neera Tanden, a senior adviser in the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Health Reform.

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November 2009 - Table of Contents

LIR November 2009 (Full PDF Issue)

Industry Buzz : Agendia Raises $23 Million in Series E Financing

Industry Concern Intensifies Over Health Care Reform Cuts; Over 40% of Lab Institute Attendees Say Greater Government Involvement Bad for Business

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Obama Administration Cites Need for Data on Role of Diagnostic Testing in Prevention

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