Daily Report Daily Report Myths, Controversy Surround Health Reform Law News outlets are following the politics, myths and rhetoric surrounding the new health law. Survey: Modest Rise In Health Coverage Costs, But Employees Assume Bigger Burden Premiums for an average family policy increased 3 percent this year to $13,770, but employees are picking up a significantly bigger share of the cost. Almost Half Of All Americans Use Prescription Drugs Each Month Nearly half of all American used at least one prescription drug per month in 2008, according to a study by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Up To 5 Million Kids Uninsured But Eligible For Government Programs As many as 5 million uninsured kids are eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, according to a report published Friday in the journal Health Affairs. Colo. Lawmaker Pushes Bill To Permit Stem Cell Research Representative Diana DeGette, D-Colo., pushes bill to permit stem cell research. [ Back ]

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