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Analysis and Planning for South Carolina

Updated weekly as healthcare news develops.



January 31, 2012

News for January 26- January 31 2012

In the News

$2.2 million grant to help bring health care to poor - According to the State, (31January2012), "A $2.2 million federal grant will allow the Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center to extend its hours later in the day and on the weekends, provide more services at homeless centers and expand much-needed dental, pharmaceutical and mental health care for the poor.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Why heart doctors are leaving practice to work for hospitals - According to Philly.com, (27January2012), "Insecurity about falling insurance payments and the impact of impending health-care changes are driving droves of cardiologists - among the highest-paid doctors - to leave private practice and become hospital employees." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.