Report on inefficiency and costs of medical care
The National Advisory Commission on Health Manpower warned that rising costs and uneven quality threaten U.S. healthcare. It urged peer review, ongoing physician education, relicensing, equal hospital funding, and targeted insurance shifts to curb waste and improve access for disadvantaged groups.
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National Advisory Commission On Health Manpower
American Medical Association
Commission
States Fail To Upgrade Safety Laws For Modern Work Conditions
AFL-CIO economist George Taylor urged Congress to pass strong federal safeguards, arguing state programs are largely inadequate for new industrial hazards. He described the proposed Occupational Health and Safety Act as sound, costing $2 or less per worker annually and extending protections to 50 to 75 million workers.
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Dept. of Research
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Vitamins and the FDA Advice on Supplements
The FDA notes that vitamin prescriptions may be obtainable without a written prescription and that deficiencies are rare in the United States. It cautions that many products promise youth and cures, especially appealing to older adults. A varied diet can meet daily needs, and only a doctor can determine if supplements are necessary.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA
United States
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