Healthcare News - July 18, 2013

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Healthcare News A Weekly Compilation of Clinical Laboratory and Related Information from The Division of Laboratory Science and Standards July 18, 2013 News Highlights Lab Tests Key to Identifying, Treating Infectious Diseases Self-Referred Biopsies Cost Taxpayers Millions, GAO Reports FDA Grants Emergency Approval for Test to Detect MERS Quest, CDC Team up on Hepatitis C Research Program Is my Kid's Infection Viral or Bacterial? Test may Offer Clues You Can’t Patent Human Genes. So why are, Genetic Testing Companies Getting Sued? Proposed Medicare Physician Fees' Winners and Losers Release of Data on What Hospitals Charge Appears More Likely to Confuse Rather Than Enlighten Consumers HHS Releases Health IT Safety Plan Best Hospitals 2013-14: Overview and Honor Roll U.S. Life Expectancy on the Rise, but Progress Lags Global Peers’ Spanking in Childhood Tied to Adult Obesity and Heart Disease Click here to access this issue Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. STAY CONNECTED:  CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube       This email was sent to buzzhairs.health@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)