Our helpful health care links focus primarily on Obamacare and privacy news — Johnson and Johnson working with Yale to make clinical trial data available to outside researchers and the head of the California Obamacare exchange warning residents about potential penalties. We also include an article from The Wall Street Journal about a new dieting device for your stomach. All are worth your time. And, as always, if you ever come across a healthcare story that you think merits more attention, please send it our way!
Johnson & Johnson Will Make Clinical Data Available to Outside Researchers
Healthcare giant, Johnson & Johnson has agreed to make detailed clinical trial data on its medical devices and diagnostic tests available to outside researchers through a collaboration with Yale University.
Obamacare ‘Fine’ Not Dandy, Says California Exchange Boss
The head of California’s Obamacare exchange warns California residents about increased fines under Obamacare this year for not having health insurance.
Still Waiting For Strong Privacy Laws
President Obama this week proposed privacy laws that could give Americans greater control over their personal information.
U.S. Healthcare Executives Say Obamacare Is Not Going Anywhere
U.S. healthcare executives say Obamacare is likely here to stay, despite repeated calls from Republican lawmakers for repeal of the 2010 law aimed at providing health coverage for millions of uninsured Americans.
FDA Clears ‘Pacemaker For The Stomach’
Federal regulators approved a novel dieting device that acts like a pacemaker for the stomach by manipulating the nerve pathway that makes people feel hungry or full.
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