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Senator Cornyn to Address Hudson Institute on America’s National Security Strategy and the Defense Budget
On Wednesday, November 9th Hudson Institute will host an address by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) on the importance of maintaining our defense budget to national security strategy. The Deficit Reduction “Super Committee” is soon expected to release recommendations on reducing the budget … Continue reading
Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System Set for Nov. 9
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Pennsylvania’s radio, television and cable stations will participate by interrupting regularly scheduled programming with an Emergency Alert … Continue reading
Multiple States and Vendors Agree on Standard Health Data Connectivity Specifications
A group of states and vendors focused on eliminating the barriers to sharing electronic health records (EHRs) today issued a set of technical specifications to standardize connections between healthcare providers, health information exchanges (HIEs) and other data-sharing partners. The specifications … Continue reading
Consumers Remain in Denial about Planning for Long-Term Care According to New Study
The majority of adults believe that long-term care insurance should be purchased between the ages of 45-64, yet 82 percent of this age group have not purchased a policy, finds a new study from the 3in4 Association. The study, sponsored … Continue reading
Twitter Provides New Way to Fight Pharmacy Crime
Purdue Pharma L.P. provides another tool to fight pharmacy crime through Twitter.com/RxPATROL. Pharmacy staff, law enforcement officials and loss prevention personnel can now follow updates about pharmacy robberies, burglaries and potential threats in their area and nationwide through Twitter. The … Continue reading
MassMutual Survey Says: Among American Workers, Women Much More Concerned Than Men with Keeping Up With Monthly Expenses
In a recent nationwide survey of American workers who are eligible to participate in an employer-sponsored defined contribution retirement plan, both men and women are concerned about saving enough for retirement – but for women, just keeping up with monthly … Continue reading