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Historic health care reform bill passed by US House

22.03.2010

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-212 on Sunday to send the health care overhaul bill to President Barack Obama for his signature in order to extend coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans, reduce deficits and ban insurance company practices such as denying coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions, Associated Press reported.

Thailand hopes to cooperate with WTO in generic drugs production 09.03.2010	Thailand urged to invest more in healthcare The Nation 28.01.2010
A senior Thai trade representative expressed the Thai government's willingness to cooperate with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the production of low-cost generic drugs and urged US engagement in negotiations.	At a time when the world is suffering from an economic crisis, it is important for nations like Thailand to continue investing in the healthcare system and ensuring that all citizens have access to state welfare, the 2009 Prince Mahidol Award winner, Professor Anne Mills, said.
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Thai PM to review procurement plan of Health Ministry Anne Tang Xinhua 31.12.2009	US Senate passes landmark health-care bill Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery The Washington Post 25.12.2009
Thailand's Prime Minister ordered to review the Public Health Ministry's procurement plan after the minister resigned because of suspected irregularities in the plan, Thai media reported Friday.	Senate Democrats approved landmark legislation just after sunrise Christmas Eve that would transform the nation's health-care system by requiring people without insurance to obtain coverage and protecting those who have it from the most unpopular private insurance practices.
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Sen. Lieberman ready to back bill without Medicare expansion, public option CNN 16.12.2009	US health bill would cost $829B, help cover 94 pct RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR AP 08.10.2009
Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman said Tuesday he is prepared to back a comprehensive health care reform bill if it excludes both a public health-insurance option and a provision allowing 55- to 64-year-olds to buy into Medicare.	WASHINGTON — Democrats are breathing a sigh of relief after a positive cost report on health care overhaul gave them a chance to rally around a Senate plan that significantly expands coverage while trimming the federal deficit.
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Bangkok Hospital Group and IBM Collaborate on Smarter Healthcare Initiative IBM 12.09.2009	US President warns of more uninsured -- without health overhaul Foon Rhee The Boston Globe 12.09.2009
Bangkok Hospital Group is working with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to enhance its patient care services to provide smarter healthcare in Thailand. Delivering on its commitment to provide the highest quality, internationally-accepted standards of medical services, Bangkok Hospital Group continues to invest in best-in-class information technology.	President Obama points today to a new Treasury report to warn that many Americans could face the loss of health insurance -- a plight that could be prevented with his health care overhaul plan.
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