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Health overhaul impact on DC's Indians unclear

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Faith leaders to gather for health care summit

Maryland faith leaders will be gathering for a summit to learn more about new health insurance options under the federal health care overhaul.

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$2.5M available to help Virginia health centers with insurance enrollment

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Senate expedites a conditional Medicaid expansion

Senate Democrats and most Republicans have united to approve an expedited roadmap for expanding Medicaid in Virginia provided the federal government allows numerous cost-containment reforms.

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Fairfax supervisors want workers to kick the habit

Fairfax County is debating policies that would encourage county employees to stop smoking in an effort to improve workers' health and reduce health care costs.

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Health care law brings tax increase regardless of 'fiscal cliff'

Even if the White House and lawmakers compromise and avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff," some Americans are going to see their taxes go up.

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Surge of health-care jobs expected in region

The Washington region is likely to see a surge in health-care jobs through the remainder of the decade as an aging population puts a strain on the modern workforce, according to Georgetown University researchers.

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Sebelius appeals to women in Virginia

President Barack Obama's Health and Human Services secretary brought a defense of the administration's health reforms to the electoral battleground of Virginia Tuesday with a direct appeal to women.

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Grants awarded to 8 Va. community health centers

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