Poll Finds Hispanics Returning to Earlier Preference for Democrats - New York Times

Poll Finds Hispanics Returning to Earlier Preference for Democrats - New York Times: "Gains made by Republicans among Hispanic voters in the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 have been erased over the past year, with Hispanics returning to earlier levels of strong preference for the Democratic Party, a survey released yesterday by the Pew Hispanic Center in Washington shows."

Sutter trims Medi-Cal - sacbee.com

Sutter trims Medi-Cal - sacbee.com: "In a move that reflects growing frustration over insufficient state reimbursement for health care, Sutter Roseville Medical Center has severed its contract with Medi-Cal, California's insurance program for the poor and disabled."

Drug promotion out of the doctor's office and going online - USATODAY.com

Drug promotion out of the doctor's office and going online - USATODAY.com: "Seventy-five percent of sales calls these days don't involve a face-to-face meeting with a doctor, according to research by Leerink Swann & Co. Industry executives acknowledge increased demands on physician's time, including paperwork required by health insurers."

AdvaMed Calls for Permanent Extension of R & D Tax Credit and Uniformity in Implementation

AdvaMed Calls for Permanent Extension of R & D Tax Credit and Uniformity in Implementation: "AdvaMed joined a coalition of innovators and developers today to call on Congress to make permanent the research and development (R&D) tax credit that was first ratified in 1981, and to provide parity in the formulation used in determining the percentage of credit that companies receive. The tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of December 2007, provides much-needed assistance to companies engaged in R&D activities, which have increased 20 percent cumulatively each year since 1990. "

Patrick announces deal with China on medical device industry - Boston.com

Patrick announces deal with China on medical device industry - Boston.com: "Gov. Deval Patrick has announced a deal to boost collaboration between medical device manufacturers in Massachusetts and China. more stories like this"

Six-year high for venture capital - FT.com

Six-year high for venture capital - FT.com: "Venture capital investments are on track to reach more than $40bn this year, the highest level in six years, driven by booming start-up funding for emerging markets, 'clean' technology and medical devices, a report will say today."

As N.H. Primary Nears, Clinton Clings to Narrow Lead - washingtonpost.com

As N.H. Primary Nears, Clinton Clings to Narrow Lead - washingtonpost.com: "With New Hampshire voters set to go to the polls on Jan. 8, Clinton (N.Y.) got 35 percent in the new poll, with Obama (Ill.) close behind at 29 percent. Former senator John Edwards (N.C.) ran third with 17 percent and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson was fourth at 10 percent. Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (Ohio), Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Del.) and Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.) each registered 3 percent or less. "