Despite quality gains for certain healthcare services, screening for diabetes, colorectal cancer, obesity, and asthma lagged far behind gains in other preventive medicine, the HHS Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality recently announced in two annual reports that provide a "snapshot" of the U.S. healthcare system.

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January 29, 2007 - Table of Contents

NIR January 29, 2007 (full PDF issue)

President Joins Growing Debate on Expanding Health Coverage

CMS Spells Out Details on Physician Bonus Pay

Shifting Political Winds Among States, on Capitol Hill Favor Greater Expansion of Healthcare Coverage

AAB Registry Exams Approved for California Licensure

Medicare Regulatory Briefs

Diabetes & Cancer Screening Lag Behind in Quality Gains