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Obama names Sebelius as HHS secretary

Kansas governor would oversee health information technology as part of reforming health care.

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IT, health care would get more under budget

The Health and Human Services Department would get money to increase techology, research and program integrity under the HHS $76.8 billion request.

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GAO adds drug safety programs to high-risk list

The FDA program's management weaknesses are aggravated by soaring demand, older computer systems and a lack of clear decision-making processes, auditors report.

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A high-tech answer to health care frare fraud

Data analysis aids in finding abuses of Medicare’s rapid payment system.