Friday Roundup

Here is a listing of articles of interest that have been published within the last 7-10 days:

Health
1. Federal plan would streamline Medicare, USA Today,
March 31, 2011Brief intro:"Health and Human Services proposed new regulations Thursday it hopes will reduce Medicare costs and improve care by focusing funds on prevention and quality, rather than the number of times a patient sees a doctor."

2. FDA advisors recommend more study of food dyes, Los Angeles Times, April 1, 2011
Brief intro:"Health and Human Services proposed new regulations Thursday it hopes will reduce Medicare costs and improve care by focusing funds on prevention and quality, rather than the number of times a patient sees a doctor."