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The Obama administration released the country's first national plan to address Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday. Calling it a roadmap, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said the new national plan "addresses every aspect of what it is to confront Alzheimer's disease."

R.I. hospitals contributed $6.3B to state's economy in 2010

According to a new report released by the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI), Rhode Island hospitals contributed more than $6.3 billion to the state's economy in 2010. MORE

AMA offers online tool for physicians to assess driving ability of older patients

The American Medical Association (AMA) launched a free Web-based educational course this week to help physicians address the driving safety of their older patients. MORE

Analysts see M&A activity steady, not supercharged

There are market forces keeping the healthcare mergers and acquisitions market active but not frenetic, according to analysts at a panel called "Financing The Deal" at the Nashville Health Care Council on May 15. MORE

Moody's: More U.S. healthcare companies poised to initiate dividends

Moody's expects an increasing number of healthcare companies to initiate dividend payments to shareholders as investors place higher value on immediate, stable income amid today's low interest rate environment, according to the new special comment "Peer Pressure Will Drive More Healthcare Companies to Pay Dividends." MORE

Omnicare settles federal case for $50M

Lessons in crisis management: Q&A with Allscripts CEO Glen Tullman

Maine company offers innovative wellness program to employees

Healthcare leaders report concerns about overcrowded EDs

OIG pressures CMS on home health sanctions

Compensation incentive programs for healthcare professionals are ineffective