Back Pain Solution For NHS - Economic Report Finds Alexander Technique Lessons Are Cost Effective For NHS, UK An economic evaluation published in the BMJ has concluded that Alexander Technique lessons are an effective and cost-effective option for the NHS[1]. The evaluation found that a series of six Alexander Technique lessons followed by an exercise
prescription is more than 85% likely to be a cost effective option for primary care providers treating patients with chronic non-specific low-back pain.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comPCMA: Daschle The 'Right Choice' As HHS Secretary The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement on the selection of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS): "PCMA applauds the selection of Tom Daschle as the next Secretary of
Health and Human Services.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comGeneric Prescription Drugs Led To Savings Of $1B For Consumers, Health Insurers In 2008 U.S. consumers and
health insurers saved about $1 billion on generic medications for the 12 months that ended in September, according to a report released on Wednesday by IMS
Health, Bloomberg reports. The report found that total spending on generic medications decreased by 2.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comDrug Information And Prescribing Guidance To Become A Key Part Of NHS Evidence, UK Drug reference information in the British National Formulary will become a key element of the new NHS Evidence portal due to be launched in April 2009. As a result, responsibility for provision of this information for the NHS will transfer from the Department of
Health to the National Institute for
Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), as part of the development of NHS Evidence.
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