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United Medical Center scrambles to close budget gap

United Medical Center has imminent and long-term financial problems as a result of Monday’s bombshell revelation that the District has been distributing too much federal aid to the city-owned facility.

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Montgomery Co. considers fees for ambulance rides

A bill is being proposed in Montgomery County that would charge a fee for ambulance rides to the hospital.

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Fairfax Co. positioned to profit from personalized medicine

Fairfax County is comparatively well-positioned to profit from the emerging field of genomics and personalized medicine, but the county needs to do more to meet its needs, said Jerry Gordon, CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

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ACT College closes campuses in Northern Va.

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Supreme Court case not about health; 'Alamo' for federal control

Many states have argued the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law by the president in March 2012, are unconstitutional, particularly the requirements that most Americans purchase health insurance. Professor Jonathan Turley, who teaches public interest law at George Washington University, believes the outcome of the Supreme Court case will determine the future of the federalist approach in the U.S.

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Frederick hospital says parking garage expansion is vital

Neighbors are trying to stop the expansion.

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Health clinics pop up in retailers

In recent years, health clinics have started popping up more and more in retail stores like CVS and Safeway. The trend is likely here to stay, experts say.

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Scribes help doctors increase efficiency in Md.

With up to four doctors seeing an average of 170 patients each day in Western Maryland Regional Medical Center's emergency department, it is nice to have a helping hand, especially one with good penmanship.

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More Americans turning to medical tourism

While politicians continue to debate health care, many Americans are voting with their passports and leaving the country to find treatment.

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