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Health Reform: Already Good for Small Biz Workers?
According to a new study, once the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented, 95% of American workers will have health insurance through their jobs, up from 85% today. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:28:21 -0700)

Trinity Health receives $5 million federal loan for construction
Trinity Health in Williston was awarded a $5.5 million federal loan Wednesday for construction of its new facility. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:10:41 -0700)

Health care association hosts District 1 pageant
Thirty women from nursing and retirement homes competed for the title of Arkansas Health Care Association District 1 queen at the Jacksonville Community Center on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:06:12 -0700)

Today's health and science
In G Health Forget the long sterile corridors, antiseptic smells, and assembly-line feel. In this nursing home, the $34 million Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, elders rule. Residents decide when they want to get up, what they want... Nursing home - Health - Antiseptic - Senior Health - United States (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:03:27 -0700)

Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:02:34 -0700)

Home Health Aide Accused Of ID Theft On L.I.
Authorities say a home health aide stole from the elderly man for whom she was supposed to be caring. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:51:52 -0700)

Health survey planned
The Daily News Residents will soon be surveyed to help identify prevailing health issues in the municipality. The Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System will provide timely data relevant to the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit.[...] (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:13 -0700)

Health Reform Politics: Florida Court On Ballot Question; Repeal Campaign Touted By Conservatives; Nebraska Flap
Health News Florida: "The Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that targeted the new federal-health reform law, ruling that state lawmakers included misleading wording that could not be fixed. Justices, in a 5-2 ruling, upheld a circuit judge's decision to strip 'Amendment 9' from the November ballot. ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:39 -0700)

Health costs race past inflation
Health insurance premiums in 2007 rose 6.1 percent, the lowest growth rate in eight years but still well above inflation and worker earnings, according to the latest annual survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:40:41 -0700)

Home Health Aide Busted On ID Theft
Police in Suffolk County arrested a home health aide who allegedly stole the identity and debit card information from her 94-year-old employer to pay her bills including a traffic summons. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:29:01 -0700)

CRF Health Achieves EXACT ePRO Vendor Certification for Windows Mobile Systems
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.----CRF Health, a leading provider of ePRO solutions for the Life Sciences industry, today announced that the Company has recently completed the ePRO vendor certification program for use of the EXAcerbations of Chronic Pulmonary Disease Tool . (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:18:00 -0700)

Some health factors may be linked to cognitive problems for people with Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is linked with a number of health problems, but a new study finds that older diabetics who have high blood pressure, gait and balance problems or think their health is poor may be at higher risk for cognitive problems. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:17:36 -0700)

Consumer, Health and Family
New health legislation and FDA guidance immediately affect chain restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, commercial caterers, hotels, airlines, railroads, vending machine operators and others with more than 20 outlets. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:30:02 -0700)

Health Department Administrative Officer announces retirement
BURGAW – A major participant in the controversy surrounding the Pender County Health Department has decided to retire. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:27:12 -0700)

Health services end due to funding
ESCANABA - Public Health, Delta & Menominee (PDHM) counties has announced the closing of its Alcohol & Other Drug Services (AODS) treatment program. This closure will affect both the Delta and Menominee offices. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:15:05 -0700)

Health care credit cards may add to your pain
These days, you may leave your dentist's office with more than a toothbrush and dental floss in your bag. Thousands of dentists are offering patients health-care credit cards to cover the work that needs to be done, with seemingly hard-to-resist repayment terms. If you need care and don't have insurance to cover it or cash in hand, it's tempting to sign up. Dentistry - Toothbrush - Dental floss ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:11:49 -0700)

Free health screening for Filipino workers on Saipan this Sunday
The Philippine Consulate General announced Wednesday its “Free Health Screening for OFWs” for the third quarter this Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at the ground floor of the Marianas Business Plaza Building. Registration is from 6am to 8am and the actual conduct of the activity will be from 8am to noon. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:07:14 -0700)

Banner Health Converts 23-Hospital System to Masimo rainbow SET Technology
Banner Health and Masimo today jointly announce Banner Health's system-wide conversion to Masimo rainbowÂ® SET technology. Â The system-wide conversion ensures that patients visiting any Banner Health hospital will be cared for using the most technologically and clinically-advanced oximetry and noninvasive patient monitoring solutions available. Â (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0700)

Health officials: All area beaches safe for swimming
By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer HURON COUNTY — Local health officials announced Wednesday that test results found all area beaches are safe for swimming. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:56:05 -0700)

Mental health reforms being ignored: N.B. expert
A long-time New Brunswick mental health activist is worried that the province's next government will forgo its obligations to the mentally ill. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:13:43 -0700)

Community Health Centers receives accreditation
Community Health Centers has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes Community Health Centers from other health care facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:56:38 -0700)

Health departments offer osteoporosis exercise program
ROSELAND – The East Hanover and Roseland Health Departments will be offering Project Healthy Bones a 24 week osteoporosis and exercise and education program for older women and men at risk for, or who have, osteoporosis. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:15:11 -0700)

Health EASE 'Move Today' exercise program slated
ROSELAND – The East Hanover and Roseland Health Departments will be sponsoring the Health EASE “Move Today” exercise classes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22, and running to Wednesday, Dec. 15. The classes will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Tom Rinaldi Recreation Center, 5th Street, Lurker Park, East Hanover. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:15:01 -0700)

New Health Corp. Introduces Weightsavior™-- Weight Loss for Women and Men with High Cholesterol and Concerned About ...
"New Health identified a strong need for a weight loss solution that addressed the specific needs of people who fight high cholesterol. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 -0700)

Health officials investigating three illnesses
By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer HURON COUNTY — Health officials are investigating three local cases that could be — but have not been confirmed — E. coli infections. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:58:15 -0700)

SXC Health Solutions declares nominal dividend on common shares
SXC Health Solutions Corp., a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management (PBM) services and Health Care Information Technology (HCIT) solutions to the healthcare benefits management industry, announced today that its board of directors has declared a nominal dividend on the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company to effect a two-for-one stock split. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:58:03 -0700)

Addressing Health Problems Of Alcohol Requires Society Wide Response
Responding to figures from the North West Public Health Observatory on the effects of alcohol consumption, NHS Confederation deputy policy director Jo Webber said it was up to society as a whole to address the problems of excessive drinking Commenting on the release of Local Alcohol Profiles for England (LAPE) by the North West Public Health Observatory, Jo webber, deputy policy director of the ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:43:52 -0700)

Health district sues Sutter over transferred $120 million
Now that Sutter Health has returned control over Marin General Hospital to its owner, the Marin Healthcare District, the district is making good on an earlier threat to sue Sutter. The suit is over Sutter’s transfer of $120 million out of Marin General into the Sutter Health network over the past four years. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:33:22 -0700)

SXC Health Solutions board declares stock split
SXC Health Solutions Corp. declared a 2-for-1 stock split, the pharmacy benefits manager said Thursday. Shareholders of record as of Sept. 14 will be issued one additional share for each share owned as of that date. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:16:07 -0700)

Centric Health Corporation acquires CAR to offer range of homecare services
Centric Health Corporation, Canada's leading diversified healthcare company, today announced that it has acquired the business of Community Advantage Rehabilitation Inc. ("CAR"). (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:12:22 -0700)

Health events around Southwest Michigan: 45th annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon ...
A look at health related events and activities over the next few days from across Southwest Michigan. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:05:28 -0700)

Streamline Health to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results on Wednesday, September 8
Streamline Health Solutions, Inc. announced today that it will release second quarter fiscal year 2010 financial results for the period ended July 31, 2010 on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 after the market closes. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 -0700)

Health Informatics Partnership Is Launched To Expand Informatics Work Force, Improve Health Globally
AMIA, the U.S.-based association for informatics professionals, has launched a non-profit, wholly owned subsidiary organization called the Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP) to serve as an international center for collaborative initiatives on health informatics. With generous operational support from AMIA, GHIP (say "gee-hip"), aims to build grassroots networks of health informatics ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:41:51 -0700)

Skills for Health publishes English regional briefings on skills and labour market environment
New resources to help health sector employers understand and respond to the fast-changing regional skills and labour market environment have been published by Skills for Health, the UK's Skills Council for healthcare. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:28:02 -0700)

SXC Health Solutions Announces Two-For-One Stock Split
SXC Health Solutions Corp. , a leading provider of pharmacy benefits management services and Health Care Information Technology solutions to the healthcare benefits management industry, announced today that its board of directors has declared a nominal dividend on the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company to effect a two-for-one stock split. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Health Education Solutions releases new Stroke Special Section
About 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year. Healthcare professionals trained in stroke recognition and care save many of their lives. Health Education Solutions, the leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals, today released a new Stroke Special Section, a series of articles, vignettes and important facts about the American Heart Association's stroke ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:12:12 -0700)

Sumner Regional Health System renamed as HighPoint Health System
Sumner Regional Health System has been renamed HighPoint Health System, a change that new owner Brentwood-based LifePoint Hospitals Inc. said reflects a new vision for the future of the acquired system's hospitals. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:43:07 -0700)

HEALTH: Help with crisis line
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and on-going support is provided. For more information, email claudiak@scss.ca. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:16:44 -0700)

Health bosses to be offered bumper pay offs
HEALTH bosses in the region are set to be offered a year’s salary to resign from their posts as part of a nationwide scheme, it has emerged. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:10:24 -0700)

Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm
Title: Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:30:03 -0700)

Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive
Title: Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:29:52 -0700)

Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010
Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:29:22 -0700)

Health officials expect decline in H1N1 cases from last year
By David Rookhuyzen Cronkite News Service PHOENIX – A state health official says that the worst of H1N1 passed last flu season, but don’t put away the hand sanitizer just yet. “ We expect H1N1 to be back again this year because that’s what happens when we have pandemics,” said Karen Lewis, the medical director for the Arizona Immunization Program, part of the state Department of Health Services ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:16:15 -0700)

Online Health Care Testing Provides Alternative to the Doctor's Office
An Oregon natural health care provider has built a national practice of online clients with a unique testing method. A simple device plugged into a client's computer allows Clinical Nutritionist and author, Monte Kline, Ph.D. of Pacific Health Center, to test clients hundreds or thousands of miles away for nutrient deficiencies, food and environmental sensitivities, toxins, stressed organs, and ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)

Health care reform is chamber meeting topic
Newburgh Dr. Michelle Koury, Chief Operating Officer at Crystal Run Healthcare, will discuss “Health Care Reform: A Medical Group Practice Perspective” at the Orange County Chamber’s Wednesday, Sept. 22, membership breakfast, which will begin at 7:27 a.m. at the Ramada Inn in Newburgh. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:29:42 -0700)

National Health Information Resource Center honors Interstitial Cystitis Association for special publication
The Interstitial Cystitis Association, the only nonprofit health association dedicated solely to improving the lives of those affected by interstitial cystitis (IC), was recently honored with an award from the National Health Information Resource Center. The organization received honors for a special issue of its ICA Update – a quarterly magazine focused on current IC research, treatment, and ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:27:12 -0700)

Health Care Group Voices Support For Smoking Ban
A group of Yankton’s health care professionals gathered Tuesday to voice their support of a law that, if passed, would ban smoking from all restaurants, bars and casinos in South Dakota. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:40:13 -0700)

Health Department issues public notice on sewage spill
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — According to a report received today by the Baldwin County Health Department, a manhole on College Street in Robertsdale, Alabama overflowed due to heavy rainfall yesterday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:32:16 -0700)

Health leaders gather to discuss WHO's work in Africa
Health leaders from 46 African WHO member states gathered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Monday for the 60th session of the Africa Committee of the WHO, Agencia AngolaPress reports. According to the news service, meeting attendees will discuss a report on the WHO Africa's activity in the region during the 2008-2009 period to evaluate the success and challenges associated with efforts to ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:27:32 -0700)

Health Care REIT is making its move
By JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER After nearly a year of multimillion-dollar renovations incorporating green energy and employee-wellness features, Health Care REIT Inc. is moving its headquarters this weekend into 4500 Dorr St., the stately longtime former home of Dana Holding Corp. Ninety-five employees, mostly from Health Care REIT's downtown Toledo office, will start working Tuesday at ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:05:17 -0700)

USANA Health Sciences announces $40 million for share repurchase program
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has authorized an additional $40 million for share repurchases of its outstanding common stock. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:58:22 -0700)

Insuring your health: Regulators probe allegations of fraud in health credit cards
In this Kaiser Health News consumer column, Michelle Andrews writes: "These days, you may leave your dentist's office with more than a toothbrush and dental floss in your bag. Thousands of dentists are offering patients health-care credit cards to cover the work that needs to be done, with seemingly hard-to-resist repayment terms. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:57:42 -0700)

Innovis Health to change its name
Another health care system will be changing its name in Fargo. Innovis Health is changing its name to Essentia Health, to be named after its parent company. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:42:35 -0700)

At Central Health hearing, praise for board, tears over abortion
At Central Health hearing, praise for board, tears over abortion (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:20:48 -0700)

Health Reform Reality Kicks In: Costs Still High
(WOMENSENEWS)--Antoinette Kraus worries that some eligible women may not tap the new insurance pools that have started taking effect for people with pre-existing conditions in the first phase of health reform. read more (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:14:28 -0700)

Health insurance tax credit likely to affect small part of small-business workforce
About 16.6 million workers are employed by small businesses that are eligible for health insurance tax credits under the new health-care law, according to estimates that were to be released by a nonpartisan research foundation Thursday. Health insurance - Insurance - Business - Health - United States (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:09:00 -0700)

Southside health clinic still plans to relocate
A planned relocation of the dilapidated Southside Community Health Center site has been stalled for a year, but center leaders say they are undeterred in their efforts to build a new clinic for low-income Chattanoogans. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:07:23 -0700)

Allegiance Health's Wellness Day set for Sept. 11
Allegiance Health will host its annual Race to Health and Family Wellness Day on Sept. 11.Family Wellness Day events include an inflatable obstacle course from 9 to 11 a.m. and a Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and younger.The Race... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:55:00 -0700)

Health board critical of DHS’ delayed hospital decision
The Columbia County Health District will have to wait another month for a decision from the Oregon Department of Health and Human Services regarding the district’s proposed hospital in St. Helens. Oregon DHS is still reviewing the district’s hospital application to determine whether it ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:43:44 -0700)

Health Canada approves Sativex for treatment of spasticity due to multiple sclerosis
GW Pharmaceuticals plc and Bayer Inc., a subsidiary of Bayer AG, announced that Health Canada has approved Sativex [delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol 27 mg/mL (from Tetrabinex - cannabis sativa L. extract) and cannabidiol 25 mg/mL (from Nabidiolex - cannabis sativa L. extract)] as adjunctive treatment for symptomatic relief of spasticity in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Sativex is the ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:42:31 -0700)

Area Health Education Center receives 3-year, $570,000 grant
Northwest Oklahoma Area Health Education Center has received some good news amid a period of financial struggle. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:02:09 -0700)

Meridian Health finalizes merger with Bayshore Community Hospital
Meridian Health on Wednesday finalized its merger with Holmdel-based Bayshore Community Hospital and Health Services in a move that hospital executives said would help deliver care to patients at the Shore more efficiently. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:43:59 -0700)

Health Ministry asks State govts to adopt Clinical Establishment Bill
The Union health ministry has asked the state governments to adopt the recently-passed Clinical Establishment Bill so that a comprehensive database of the health infrastructure could be made and the sector can be further streamlined. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:43:01 -0700)

Health plan offers free diabetic consults
DAYTON — UnitedHealthcare will pay for local plan participants with diabetes to consult with Walgreens pharmacists, who will provide personalized coaching and counseling services meant to manage their condition, the health insurer said Wednesday, Sept. 1.The services will be provided at no charge to plan participants enrolled in employer-provided health insurance plans. The company said it’s the ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:31:22 -0700)

Health and Wellness: some healthy school-year resolutions
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The new school year is off to a fresh start and like the beginning of the new year, this is a great time to make and strengthen health resolutions. The Latin quotation “mens sana in corpore sano” means a strong mind in a healthy body. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:50:40 -0700)

Jackson Health System getting fewer Medicaid patients
Jackson Health System is seeing a surprising drop in the number of Medicaid patients -- a disturbing trend that may have lasting implications as healthcare reform kicks in over the next several years. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:23:59 -0700)

Italy health minister apologizes for botched birth
MESSINA, SICILY (AP) - Italy's health minister traveled to Sicily on Monday to apologize to a woman whose delivery of a son was botched when her two doctors got into a fistfight in the operating room. Laura Salpietro, 30, had to have her uterus removed and her son, Antonio, suffered heart ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:22:19 -0700)

Health Department Urges City To Take Precautions Against West Nile
The Health Department is urging New Yorkers to take extra precautions against West Nile virus, after the 13th human case of the virus in the city this summer was confirmed. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:26:11 -0700)

Health Insurance Exchanges Create Opportunities for Primary Care, Says AAFP President
The creation of state-based health insurance exchanges under the recently enacted health care reform act will give federal and state governments the opportunity to move from a volume-based to a value-based health care system by putting in place measures to better reward the provision of primary care services. That was one of the main messages delivered by AAFP President Lori Heim, M.D., of Vass ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:51:33 -0700)

The Health Law Partners Announces the Opening of Its Atlanta Office
ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - THE HEALTH LAW PARTNERS, P.C. ("HLP"), ( http://www.thehealthlawpartners. ), a nationally recognized boutique health law firm, is pleased to announce today the opening of its Atlanta, Georgia office. Daniel B. Brown, ( http://www.thehealthlawpartners. ), with more than ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:25:00 -0700)

New county health center generally aimed at recipients of government-subsidized programs
Silicon Valley Health Center Milpitas on North Main Street is aimed at helping residents with their primary care needs, women s health and pediatrics, but is not intended to serve as an emergency or urgent care facility. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:51:41 -0700)

New health center to relieve pressure on ERs
A $15 million health center should take pressure off area emergency rooms and improve health care for uninsured patients, according to officials who spoke at a groundbreaking Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:44:46 -0700)

Health Dept. to begin furlough days this Friday
On Friday, September 3, 2010, the employees of Muscogee, Crisp, Marion and Schley County Health Departments in the West Central Health District will begin taking one day per month off without pay. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:42:34 -0700)

Health Exchange opens to all small businesses in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Health Exchange, which has operated under a pilot program for the last year, is now available to small businesses across the state. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:25:29 -0700)

Health minister rejects MS therapy trial
The Canadian government will not fund a clinical trial of the so-called liberation therapy for multiple sclerosis at this time, Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq says. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:21:17 -0700)

Dunnellon Health Clinic reopens Wednesday
At the newly opened health clinic Wednesday, administrative assistant Kathryn Escaravage whipped through hallways, between nurses with forms and parents with strollers. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:13:06 -0700)

CENTRIC HEALTH INVESTS IN HOMECARE THROUGH ACQUISITION OF LEADING COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES COMPANY
Centric Health Corporation , Canada's leading diversified healthcare company, today announced that it has acquired the business of Community Advantage Rehabilitation Inc. . CAR is a privately held Home Care company specializing in the delivery of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and dietitian services to adults and children in their homes and schools. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:11:00 -0700)

Health Fair Features Anti-Falling Presentation
A Fayette County health fair features presentation about program to prevent falls in the elderly population. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:59:54 -0700)

Health departments begin furloughs Friday
A press release from the West Central Health District reports that employees in the Muscogee, Crisp, Marion and Schley County Health Departments will begin taking one furlough day off each month without pay.The first of those days is Friday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:59:46 -0700)

Magellan Health Services Outcomes360SM Program Improves Mental Health Services for Children & Adults
AVON, Conn.----Magellan Health Services, an industry leader in behavioral health care management, announced today the results of a program study indicating that 75 percent of participants in Magellan’s outcomes-based measurement program, Outcomes 360SM, experienced positive behavioral health outcomes and improved accountability. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:59:00 -0700)

Health exchange opens enrollment for small businesses
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Health Exchange officially opened its enrollment rolls for all Utah small businesses on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:51:01 -0700)

Health officials promote early flu vaccines
It’s still summer. But health officials want people to think about flu shots. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:42:05 -0700)

New Ohio health insurance pool covers about 330
About 330 Ohioans with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer or diabetes, are getting coverage under a new high-risk insurance pool that began Wednesday, part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, authorities said. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:39:56 -0700)

Indiana health officials warning of increased mosquito activity
Health officials are warning Hoosiers that mosquitoes and diseases they carry are spreading in Indiana. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:04:39 -0700)

Health Dept. investigates death of Kingsport child; meningitis organism explored as possible cause
KINGSPORT — The Sullivan County Health Department is investigating the sudden death of a 4-year-old in Kingsport on Monday, with an autopsy being ordered on the body. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:29:12 -0700)

JPMorgan Hires Health Care Banker From Deutsche
JPMorgan Chase has hired Ravi Sachdev, a health care banker from Deutsche Bank , as a managing director, according to an internal memorandum obtained by DealBook. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:28:45 -0700)

Health: Norman medical labs offer free prostate cancer screenings
Norman Regional Health System will offer free prostate specific antigen blood screenings throughout September for men 50 and older and men with family history of the disease. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:27:35 -0700)

Health Dept. investigates death of Kingsport child
The Sullivan County Health Department is investigating the sudden death of a 4-year-old in Kingsport on Monday, with an autopsy being ordered on the body. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:20:34 -0700)

Will Health Care Wind Up Hurting the Democrats?
Is health care directly related to the Democrats' current woes? I think yes, but the answer may be a little more ephemeral than any survey result or poll can show. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:13:22 -0700)

NC health dept. recommends flu vaccinations for all; plenty to go around
RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Public Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging everyone to make flu vaccination a priority this season. Unlike last year, vaccine is plentiful, available and not restricted to particular age groups. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:11:44 -0700)

Health dep’t issues warning as dengue cases peak
CASES OF dengue hemorrhagic fever affliction dramatically rose in eight months from the same period a year ago, prompting the Department of Health (DoH) yesterday to issue a national warning against the disease. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:34:05 -0700)

LHC Group acquires home health agency
Home health provider LHC Group Inc. says it has acquired the assets of a home health agency in Harrodsburg, Ky. Terms of the deal with James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital were not revealed. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:29:12 -0700)

Qld Health downplay superbug fears
QUEENSLAND Health has downplayed fears a virulent antibiotic-resistant bug is loose in Bundaberg Hospital. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:11:59 -0700)

Health Careers program gives local students career exploration opportunity
Staff photo by Bob Livingston From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., several Mt. Carmel High School students each morning report for class at the Home Health Care Building at Wabash General Hospital. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:47:24 -0700)

Latino health fair scheduled for Woodland High Sept. 26
There will be a free health fair sponsored by the Network for A Healthy California Latino Campaign and the Tzu-Chi Foundation for Latino Health Awareness. The health fair is set to begin at 9 a.m., Sunday, Sept. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:33:50 -0700)

Tech News: Feds Name Health IT Certifiers; IBM Seeks To Crack China's Health Sector
Federal health officials gave two firms -- the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology in Chicago, Ill., and the Drummond Group in Austin, Texas, -- the power to certify electronic medical record vendors effective immediately, The Hill reports. "As providers move toward mandatory adoption of EHR systems, HHS created an incentive program designed to encourage the transition ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:15:53 -0700)

Health care reform is a reality: Now what?
What: Health care reform is a reality: Now what? (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:11:55 -0700)

SCAN Health Plan Named One of Arizona's Most Admired Companies
PHOENIX----SCAN Health Plan Arizona, a nonprofit Medicare Advantage plan, has been selected by Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ as one of the recipients of the inaugural Arizona’s Most Admired Companies Awards . (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0700)

Wellpoint Health Services Opens New Clinic Location in Edmonton
EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 1, 2010) - Wellpoint Health Services Corp., a leader in corporate and occupational medicine across Canada, today announced the grand opening of a new clinic in Edmonton, Alberta. The company has acquired an existing clinic, The Doxx at Kingsway, which will become Wellpoint Health Corp. as of September 1, 2010. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:16:30 -0700)

Public Backing For Health Overhaul Wanes As Obama Administration Prepares For Midterms
Kaiser Health News: Public support for the new health law slipped in August, "a development sure to stir concerns among the Obama administration and congressional Democrats seeking to shore up support for the law in the months leading up to the mid-term elections." The latest poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation found 43 percent of Americans viewed the law favorably, which is down from 50 ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:15:11 -0700)

More Health Overhaul Policies Settle In
The tangible effects of some early-arriving health overhaul policies are beginning to surface. The Wall Street Journal: "Almost 2,000 employers and unions will be eligible to submit retirees' medical bills for reimbursement by a $5 billion federal fund, the Obama administration will disclose Tuesday, suggesting the fund will be spread widely but thinly." General Motors, Pepsi, Alcoa and Pfizer ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:15:01 -0700)

Today's Opinions: Health Law's Benefits For Workers; Dropping Repeal Efforts; The End Of Health Brokers
Will Health Overhaul Provide Better Care For U.S. Workers? The Atlanta Journal-Constitution This legislation will undoubtedly help our workers and our businesses, both large and small, afford health coverage. Politicians of all stripes should recognize the opportunity the health reform law presents to propel our country forward (Rep. Jim McDermott, 8/30). Reaping Benefits Of The New Health Care ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:14:11 -0700)

Health Leaders Gather To Discuss WHO's Work In Africa
Health leaders from 46 African WHO member states gathered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Monday for the 60th session of the Africa Committee of the WHO, Agencia AngolaPress reports. According to the news service, meeting attendees will discuss a report on the WHO Africa's activity in the region during the 2008-2009 period to evaluate the success and challenges associated with efforts to ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:14:01 -0700)

Health informatics partnership is launched to expand informatics work force, improve health globally
( American Medical Informatics Association ) AMIA, the US-based association for informatics professionals, has launched a non-profit, wholly owned subsidiary organization called the Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP) to serve as an international center for collaborative initiatives on health informatics. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:35:52 -0700)

Health News: FDA looks to curb abuse of cough medicine
WASHINGTON -- Federal health regulators are weighing restrictions on Robitussin, NyQuil and other cough suppressants to curb cases of abuse that send thousands of people to the hospital each year. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:33:02 -0700)

Health Discovery Corporation Announces Strategic Partnership with Adaptive, Inc.
SAVANNAH, Ga.----Health Discovery Corporation is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Adaptive, Inc., a market leader in helping international companies and government agencies to capture, organize and manage the data they create. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:27:00 -0700)

Primary Health Care - Three Decades Of Federally Mandated Health Care Services
Amid all the sound and fury surrounding the national health care debate, the rhetoric and controversy and shouted questions – Is access to medical attention a commodity or a right? Is nationalized health care affordable, or even possible? (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:23:30 -0700)

CM health stable: Danam
Hyderabad, Sept 1 : Health Minister Danam Nagender on Wednesday described the health condition of Chief Minister K Rosaiah as 'stable'. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:17:22 -0700)

Health Tip: Don't Drive After Drinking
(HealthDay News) -- Drinking and driving is not only against the law, but it's a major threat to your health -- and that of others on the road. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:03:26 -0700)

Health care reform to be topic
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network will host a one day conference, “Making Sense of Health Care Reform,” Oct. 26 at the Owego Treadway Inn. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:57:12 -0700)

Pender health official retires along with chief
Pender County health department’s administrative officer Gwen Smith will retire Sept. 30, at the same time as Health Director Jack Griffith. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:53:14 -0700)

Health Minister Defends Spending On LHINs
The local health integration networks have spent $33 million in consulting fees over the past four years. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:41:17 -0700)

Health Net Strives to Exceed $75,000 Goal Through Annual Golf Classic Despite Hard Economic Times
LOS ANGELES----Health Net, Inc., today announced its upcoming 12th annual Health Net Charity Golf Classic & Casino Event at Sunset Whitney Country Club on Saturday, September 18, 2010, in Rocklin, Calif., to raise funds for the local organization, Children’s Choice for Hearing and Talking Center in Rancho Cordova, Calif. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:30:00 -0700)

Q&A with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: Promises health care reform is beneficial
Sebelius explains health care reform and convinces people that the new law actually will provide some help and relief. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:29:59 -0700)

Health officials investigating three illnesses
By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer PIGEON — Health officials are investigating three local cases that could be — but have not been confirmed — E. coli infections. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:14:15 -0700)

5 Health Care Funds for a Healthy Portfolio
These low-risk investments spot benefits in health care reform to provide stability to portfolios. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:58:27 -0700)

Health care reform comes to Racine
RACINE COUNTY - If you've been wondering when health care reformmight start to affect Racine, the White House has some answers forat least three local employers. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:42:33 -0700)

Russian health watchdog supports night alcohol sales ban across country
Russia's chief health inspector said on Wednesday he fully supports the ban on night sales of alcohol which comes into force in Moscow on September 1, and hopes similar bans will be applied across the country. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:35:01 -0700)

Jackson Health System gives up billing claims
Every month, Jackson Health System gives a Pennsylvania company $10.4 million in uninsured patients' bills for which the public hospital has not tried to collect a penny. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:30:33 -0700)

Metropolitan Health Networks and SeniorBridge Partner to Launch In-Home Care Management Pilot to Improve Care and ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & NEW YORK----Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc. , , a leading provider of healthcare services in Florida, and SeniorBridge, a national health management company, today announced the launch of a unique year-long care management pilot program that is expected to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life while reducing the overall cost of caring for Medicare beneficiaries. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:00:00 -0700)

Higher Health Costs Ahead - IT Management
The immediate impact of health-care reform is expected to lead to higher costs for employees, according to a new survey from the National Business Group on Health. Employers are expected to raise percentages on premiums, out-of-pocket maximums and other associated health expenses. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:50:30 -0700)

SeeChange Health Teams Up with California State Parks to Support Healthier Lifestyles by Providing Reimbursement for ...
SAN FRANCISCO----SeeChange Health Insurance Company, a provider of value-based health insurance plans to employers, has partnered with California State Parks to provide reimbursement to its members for day use park fees. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Outcomes Health Information Solutions Strengthens IT Team
ALPHARETTA, Ga.----Outcomes Health Information Solutions, LLC, a leading healthcare data abstraction and analytics company, announced the appointment of David Jeans as the new Vice President of Data Management and Chief Enterprise Architect. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:00:00 -0700)

Health-care program is scheduled
Keep informed about the new health care bill and what it means to you if you are on Medicare. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:18:52 -0700)

Health notes
Times staff Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Health notes No-cost amplified phones available The Deaf and Hearing Connection recently announced the availability of no-cost amplified telephones at the Aging Well Center in the Long Center at 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater. The Deaf and Hearing Connection offers amplified telephones and related equipment at no cost to permanent Florida residents who are ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:13:55 -0700)

Health briefs
Blood pressure check Silver Cross Hospital offers free blood pressure checks daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcomed. For more information, call (708) 364-6337. Alzheimer's, dementia support Dr. Michael Thomas, medical director of Smith Crossing in Orland Park, will be the guest speaker at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the free ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:01:54 -0700)

Health fair scheduled Sept. 12
A health fair will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in the St. Mary Immaculate gym at 15629 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. The fair is sponsored by Good Shepherd Council No. 5573 of the Knights of Columbus.The fair will include representatives from Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Shaklee Health & Wellness, Joliet Area Community Hospice, Illinois Retina Associates, Lotriet ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:01:48 -0700)

HEALTH CALENDAR
Sept. 4 Blood drive: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 4, Braceville Fire Department, 102 W. Main St. Sign up online at www.heartlandbc.org, or call Julie at 815-436-0154 to reserve a donation time. Walk-ins welcome. Sept. 6 CPR for the health care provider: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 6, Morris Hospital, 150 W. High St., Morris. Intended for health care professionals, this course ... (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:01:48 -0700)

Health concern
FOOD accounts for a big part of our lives. Literally, there is healthy food and there is unhealthy food. Though we blissfully ignore the fact, fast food is very unhealthy. Fast food shortens your life and causes you to experience health problems. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:41:51 -0700)

Health chiefs defend rise in complaints
Complaints about services provided by Rochdale's health trust almost doubled last year. Some 49 complaints from patients were received by NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale in 2009/10 compared with 27 for the same period the previous year. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:13:47 -0700)

Health secretary won’t tell Aquino to quit smoking
Health Secretary Enrique Ona is not about to advise President Bbenigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to quit smoking, despite concerns aired about the President’s physical fitness and the well-documented reports of smoking’s ill effects. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:08:42 -0700)

Health tourism could boost Jamaica's economy, says doctor
CARDIOLOGIST Dr Ernest Madu believes a number of Jamaica's health and economic problems could be solved if proper infrastructure is put in place to establish a health tourism sector on the island. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:06:17 -0700)

Health Tip: Snug Shoes Can Damage Feet
Title: Health Tip: Snug Shoes Can Damage Feet Category: Health News Created: 8/30/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2010 (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:29:42 -0700)

Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs
Title: Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs Category: Health News Created: 8/30/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2010 (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:29:32 -0700)

Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2010
Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 8/30/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 8/31/2010 (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:29:12 -0700)

Health ministry mulling physician salary overhaul
01 September 2010 AMMAN - The Ministry of Health Ministry of Health is currently studying a proposed payroll system to improve the financial situation of ministry doctors, a top government official said on Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:15:50 -0700)

Health chief: Give couples right to choose contraception mode
Health Secretary Enrique Ona has expressed support for a provision in the reproductive health bill that calls for giving couples access to information on all forms of contraception and the right to choose which of these contraceptive methods would be most appropriate for them. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:09:15 -0700)

Health experts warn of "stem cell tourism" dangers
Thousands of people are putting their health and life savings at risk to travel to private clinics around the world for unproven and potentially dangerous stem cell treatments, British experts said on Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:47:36 -0700)

Corrected: Health experts warn of "stem cell tourism" dangers
Thousands of people are putting their health and life savings at risk to travel to private clinics around the world for unproven and potentially dangerous stem cell treatments, British experts said on Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:32:08 -0700)