The 1-800-GET-THIN marketing campaign and its affiliated surgical centers, which implant the Lap-Band for weight-loss, are being investigated by local, state and federal authorities. At least three wrongful death lawsuits have been filed and the Department of Insurance has launched an investigation into allegations of insurance fraud.
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Careful With That Fire, Drinking And Litter: 70 Years Of The Ad Council’s Advice
February 18th, 2012 
Buzzy Created during World War II, the Ad Council has launched one iconic public service announcement after another, from Rosie the Riveter to Smokey Bear. The nonprofit organization turns 70 on Saturday; what better way to celebrate than to take a stroll down memory lane?
Fight Over Contraceptive Coverage Heats Up In Court
February 18th, 2012 Buzzy Belmont Abbey College alleges that rules requiring no-cost contraceptive coverage for women violate its Catholic mission. The administration has countered that the college’s health plan isn’t affected by the health law anyway.
Providing Therapy Across Different Cultures
February 15th, 2012 Buzzy When immigrants face depression, therapy may not be the first option they explore for relief. When they do seek counseling, they often encounter a cross-cultural struggle to understand and be understood by American practitioners.
Politics And Faith Collide In Contraceptive Debate
February 14th, 2012 Buzzy Under a revised plan on contraception health coverage, insurance companies — not Catholic institutions — will have to pay for contraception for employees. The issue has been a flash point for Bishops since before the health care law passed through Congress.
Why Catholic Groups’ Health Plans Say No To Contraceptives, Yes To Viagra
February 13th, 2012 Buzzy It’s a question that Catholic-sponsored employers have objected to the administration’s requirement that health plans cover contraceptives at no charge to the insured. What about coverage for medicines to help men with erectile dysfunction?
Health Care In Massachusetts: ‘Abject Failure’ Or Work In Progress?
February 13th, 2012 Buzzy President Obama’s health care overhaul was largely based on one that then-Gov. Mitt Romney signed into law in Massachusetts in 2006. Now, more than 98 percent of state residents have health insurance, and the law has drawn unexpected supporters. But controlling costs remains a challenge.
New Contraceptive Plan: A Successful Balancing Act?
February 12th, 2012 Buzzy President Obama announced a change of course Friday regarding religious institutions and birth control coverage. The administration, which seemed caught off guard by the strong opposition to its original policy, hopes to regain Catholic allies and maintain support from the women who put Obama in the White House.
Religion And Birth Control: Not Just A GOP Fight
February 11th, 2012 Buzzy Along with Republicans, some Democrats said religious institutions shouldn’t have to include birth control in their employees’ health coverage. The Obama administration altered its policy Friday, but the issue could still affect which party controls the Senate next year.
Bishops Stand Strong Against Birth Control Mandate
February 9th, 2012 Buzzy The White House and American Catholic bishops are at a stalemate over a rule requiring many religious organizations to provide insurance coverage for contraception. “If the argument is over religious liberty,” says one scholar, “the bishops win. If the argument is over contraceptives, the administration wins.”
