Health Highlights: July 24, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:00:50 GMT)
Report: Household Cleaners Causing Health Problems
A report released Tuesday by a coalition of Massachusetts health organizations points blame at common household cleaners for a variety of health problems, including asthma. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:46:16 GMT)
Health coaches nag employees to better care
To fight spiraling health care costs, corporate America is taking an ever more proactive approach to manage employees' health. Companies call it "health coaching," a minor intervention before the worst happens, but fears remain that the approach will turn into an intrusion of privacy. CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:04:10 GMT)
House Democrats offer child health plan
House Democrats would rely less on tobacco taxes than the Senate would and more on cuts to Medicare insurers to pay for a proposed $50 billion expansion of a children's health insurance program. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:50:55 GMT)
G.O.P. Leaders Fight Expansion of Children?s Health Insurance
Republican leaders attacked proposals for a major expansion of the Children?s Health Insurance Program, to be financed with higher tobacco taxes. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:09:17 GMT)
Your Biz: Small business' 'sicko' health care
Small business owners are busier than most people on earth, and that's why Your Biz is here. For seasoned business owners and budding entrepreneurs alike, we'll tackle it all - health care, franchising, taxes, the latest gadgets and even how to balance work and life. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:49:14 GMT)
Study: Govt lacks consistent 9/11 health programs
Federal efforts to coordinate health care programs for sick ground zero workers have been hampered by shaky cost estimates and unsteady spending to keep the programs running, a new report has found. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:40:10 GMT)
Flint health group starts Clarkston campus
McLaren Health Care officials will break ground today for a $600-million medical campus in Clarkston, on a site the Flint-based health system hopes will house a hospital someday. Three phases of construction will be done over five to seven years on the site off I-75 at Sashabaw Road. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:04:40 GMT)
Report Faults Health Programs
Problems Seen In Coordination Of Care For Ground Zero Workers Federal efforts to coordinate health care programs for sick ground zero workers have been hampered by shaky cost estimates and unsteady spending to keep the programs running, a new report has found. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:11:56 GMT)
Commission keeps health insurance provider
St. Clair County Commission Tuesday rejected a health insurance plan that would have saved the county money but increased costs to workers. A 3-0 vote also authorized Chairman Stan Batemon to negotiate a new contract with current provider Blue Cross/Blue Shield. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:11:54 GMT)
REDWOOD CITY / Teen charged as an adult in holdup at grocery / Police shot second suspect to death at mental health ...
San Mateo County prosecutors charged a 17-year-old as an adult Tuesday in the armed robbery of a grocery on Friday that ended with a second suspect dead in a shootout at a county mental health center. Johnny Javier Plaza, 17, of Redwood City, faces up... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:53:25 GMT)
State's ranking for child well-being drops / Health insurance, education below national averages
California slipped one spot to No. 19 in an annual state-by-state analysis of child well-being -- a report that some advocates said raises concerns about the state's education system and the availability of health care for children. The report released... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:53:36 GMT)
New rules set for health program Too many people still left out, attorneys say
County foreclosures leap higher DARYL PEVETO / Union-Tribune Home foreclosures in San Diego County continued a troublesome climb into record territory in June, but analysts say the number has yet to reach a threshold that creates a drag on real estate prices or the economy. New rules set for health program (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:35:57 GMT)
NJ far behind in obligation to pay for retirees' health care
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's state government is $58 billion short of the money needed to pay for lifetime health care benefits it has promised retirees and current state workers, according to a report in Wednesday's New York Times. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:16:06 GMT)
2 to tell DM firms how to cut health care costs
A business group and a health advocacy organizations will focus on some innovative ways to control health care costs at a gathering today. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:20:34 GMT)
Senate Backs Veterans Health-Care Overhaul, Military Pay Raise
July 25 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate today agreed to overhaul health-care programs for wounded veterans and give a 3.5 percent pay raise to military personnel, reviving two measures that stalled last week because of a dispute on the war in Iraq. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:05:12 GMT)
Community Health Systems closes on deal to buy Triad
Community Health Systems Inc. said this morning it has wrapped up its merger with Triad Hospitals Inc., paying Triad's stockholders $54 a share. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:19:47 GMT)
Community Health Completes Triad Buyout
Community Health Systems Inc., which operates general acute care hospitals, said Wednesday it completed its $5.1 billion acquisition of hospital operator Triad Hospitals Inc. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:31:45 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 25, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:01:31 GMT)
Commission Calls for Changes to Military Health System
A presidential commission examining the care given to wounded U.S. servicemembers is calling for "fundamental changes" in the management of the military's health care and disability system, according to a draft report released this morning. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:28:56 GMT)
Elder Health changes name to Bravo Health
The active lifestyles of its primary customers has sparked a name change for Elder Health, a Baltimore-based health care insurance provider. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:34:31 GMT)
Community Health completes Triad purchase
Community Health Systems Inc., which operates hospitals in Missouri and Illinois, said Wednesday that it completed its $6.8 billion acquisition of Triad Hospitals Inc. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:14:03 GMT)
Physical health problems often accompany PTSD
People who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after experiencing a disaster may also face an increased risk of physical health problems, Dutch researchers report. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:23:51 GMT)
Panel seeks overhaul of U.S. military health system
The U.S. military health care system for wounded troops is complex and confusing and must be overhauled so Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans receive needed care, a presidential commission urged on Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:41:45 GMT)
House GOP makes children's health pitch
A proposal to expand children's health insurance generated support from both parties in a Senate committee last week. That won't be happening any time soon in the House. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:43:04 GMT)
Caterpillar Sues Union Over Health Care
Caterpillar Inc. filed lawsuits Wednesday to make the United Auto Workers pay if courts rule that the heavy equipment maker reneged on a promise to provide free health care for life to retirees and surviving spouses. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:11:58 GMT)
Panel calls for sweeping overhaul of US military health care
A bi-partisan presidential panel called Wednesday for sweeping changes to the US military health care system months after revelations that war veterans faced dismal conditions in the country's top military hospital. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:08:17 GMT)
Health group fired over contracts failure
Atos Healthcare was fired on Wednesday by the Department of Health for failure to deliver on two multi-million pound contracts to provide diagnostic services for NHS patients in the north-west and south-west of England. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:15:01 GMT)
San Francisco Law Mandating Employer Health Care Spending Challenged
Federal law says that state and local governments can't force employers to change their employee benefits plans. This well-established precedent has been used to block state and local laws aimed at setting minimum health care spending requirements in Maryland and New York. Now the city of San Francisco is in federal court arguing that its health care law overcomes federal pre-emption because ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:15:22 GMT)
Health fears triggered by contaminated flood waters
There were increasing fears for the health of the people affected by the country's worst floods in living memory Thursday, as thousands were left without fresh water. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:37:39 GMT)
Health fears triggered in Britain by contaminated flood waters
There were increasing fears for the health of the people affected by Britain's worst floods in living memory Thursday, as thousands were left without fresh water. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:38:29 GMT)
Commission Calls for Fundamental Changes in Military Health Care
Four months after the Washington Post exposed the poor living conditions for US veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a hastily convened presidential commission examining the care given to wounded vets has recommended "fundamental changes" in military health care, reports the Washington Post. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:24:49 GMT)
Flood water poses low health risk
Fears that filthy water from Britain's floods could trigger a health crisis are largely unfounded, experts reassure. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:17:42 GMT)
Senate Backs Commission's Proposal for Veterans' Health-Care
July 26 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate agreed to alter health- care programs for wounded veterans to better track injured service members and enhance treatments for brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorders. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:48:15 GMT)
High-Tech Home Devices Spur 'Smart' Health Care
THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- "Smart" devices that communicate health information to doctors and family may soon be commonplace, thanks to new technology announced by the University of Florida and IBM. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:00:31 GMT)
Health consultation 'inadequate'
The consultation into plans to downgrade hospital services is being referred to the health secretary. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:42:09 GMT)
Panel urges overhaul of US military health care
A bi-partisan presidential panel called Wednesday for sweeping changes to the US military health care system months after revelations that war veterans faced dismal conditions in the country's top military hospital. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:46:44 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 26, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:01:49 GMT)
Cardinal Health fined $35 million in accounting-fraud case
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Cardinal Health Inc., one of the largest drug distributors, will pay $35 million to settle Securities and Exchange Commission allegations that it misstated earnings and revenue over a four-year period, officials said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:25:42 GMT)
New Bill Proposes 'Health Record Trusts' That Pay Doctors To Use E-Health Records
Under the proposal, the records managed by the trust would travel with the individual through life, and not be controlled or owned by any particular health care provider, employer, payer, or other party. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT)
Quick fix urged for vets health care
Leaders of a presidential commission on Thursday urged the White House and Congress to act in the next two months to expand mental health care and improve disability benefits for thousands of injured Iraq war veterans. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:43:33 GMT)
Health fears triggered by contaminated flood waters
There were increasing fears for the health of the people affected by Britain's worst floods in living memory Thursday, as thousands were left without fresh water. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:17:11 GMT)
Big business pushes for health care change
Health care costs are eroding companies' profits like never before, and that has led some big-name companies including Wal-Mart to advocate radical change in the nation's insurance system, including the possibility of universal coverage. CNBC's Bertha Coombs reports. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:04:17 GMT)
Past AMA Boss Blasts NV Health Merger
The past president of the American Medical Association opposed a proposed $2.6 billion health care merger in Nevada on Thursday, saying the "robber barons" behind it have a record of putting profits ahead of patients. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:55:09 GMT)
High West Nile numbers worry health officials
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- The nation is on pace to have its worst West Nile virus season in years, federal health officials said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:56:22 GMT)
US veterans fight for health care overhaul
Military veterans are pressuring the US government to quickly overhaul health care for its wounded soldiers, months after revelations of dismal conditions at the forces' top hospital. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:27:08 GMT)
Children's Health Care Bill Loaded with Extras
In Congress, a bill aimed at supporting the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) has ballooned into a 400-page free-for-all. It now includes changes to the Medicare program for the elderly and disabled and a tax on tobacco. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:17:19 GMT)
Magellan Health 2Q Profit Falls on Costs
Behavioral health and radiology services provider Magellan Health Services Inc. said Friday its second-quarter profit fell 20.2 percent on higher costs. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:43:36 GMT)
Medco Health 2Q profit up 26 percent
Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Friday its second-quarter profit grew 26 percent on increased dispensing of generic drugs, and the company raised its outlook for the full year. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:22:04 GMT)
New homes to replace former health care facility
A shuttered health care facility in Spring Branch will be torn down and replaced with new residences as homebuilders continue to create small residential communities on close-in sites. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:47:42 GMT)
Chris Dodd Suggests Health Care Plan Like One Feds Get
Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd pitched a universal health coverage plan with benefits mirroring those traditionally given to federal workers. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:50:39 GMT)
Medco Health earnings climb, forecast raised
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) - Medco Health Solutions Inc. on Friday said its second-quarter earnings climbed by 25.7%, thanks to more opportunities in the generic pharmaceutical market, prompting the company to raise its forecast for full-year earnings. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:25:52 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 27, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:02:16 GMT)
NI health service wastes millions
Millions of pounds are being wasted due to the inefficient way the health service in NI is being run. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:31:11 GMT)
Medco Health 2Q profit up 26 percent
Medco Health Solutions Inc., the biggest U.S. prescription benefits manager, said Friday its second-quarter profit jumped 26 percent on increased dispensing of high-margin generic drugs and mail-order prescriptions. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:30:40 GMT)
Overspending Is Portrayed at Health Institutes
A director at the National Institutes of Health violated conflict-of-interest rules, according to Congressional investigators. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:07:36 GMT)
Intel's Barrett pushes to update health care
Craig Barrett's latest cause comes partly because he's chairman of technology giant Intel Corp., which employs more than 90,000 people. And it's partly because he's 67 and doesn't want the U.S. health-care system broken when he may need it. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:27:53 GMT)
Senator Attacks Health Agency Director on Personal Spending
A National Institutes of Health director spent $6 million of agency dollars for his laboratory after agreeing to a much lower limit, according to Senator Charles Grassley. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:37:46 GMT)
Health plan needed full analysis, GOP says
Madison - State Senate Republican leaders said the universal health care program forwarded by Senate Democrats... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:12:03 GMT)
Sanford names new health department chief
Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday named Dillon native Emma Forkner to be new director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Forkner, 57, is a health care consultant at the Altarum Institute in San Antonio. If confirmed by the Senate, Forkner will lead one of the largest agencies in state government, overseeing administration of the federal Medicaid program. A retired Air Force colonel, ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:13:43 GMT)
Transcript: NASA Press Conference Regarding Findings of Astronaut Health Reviews
MODERATOR: Good afternoon, and welcome to NASA Headquarters in Washington. I am David Mould, NASA's Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs. Thank you for joining us today for a news conference that addresses two recently released reports regarding astronaut physical and behavioral health. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:30:08 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 26, 2007
Title: Health Highlights: July 26, 2007 Category: Health News Created: 7/27/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2007 (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 08:04:54 GMT)
Health Care Bigs Look To Dems
U.S. health care professionals are giving Democrats a second look after more than a decade of opening their wallets in favor of Republican candidates. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:30:04 GMT)
Kids' health-care battle is tale of 2 parties
Democrats flex clout to push expansion Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) relaxed in his roomy suite of offices in the Capitol this week as he touted a bill to raise the number of children receiving government health insurance from 6.2 million to more than 9 million. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:43:17 GMT)
CDC Offers Travelers' Health Guide
SATURDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a seat belt while driving in foreign countries and getting the necessary immunizations are among the recommendations in the revised Yellow Book, the biennial travelers' health guidebook available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:01:24 GMT)
CDC Offers Travelers' Health Guide
Copyright © 2007 ScoutNews, LLC . All rights reserved. SATURDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a seat belt while driving in foreign countries and getting the necessary immunizations are among the recommendations in the revised Yellow Book , the biennial travelers' health guidebook available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:50:22 GMT)
Democrats tops in health care money
Health care professionals are giving Democrats a second look after more than a decade of opening their wallets in favor of Republican candidates. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:59:38 GMT)
Health professionals tilt towards Democrats
Health care professionals are giving Democrats a second look after more than a decade of opening their wallets in favor of Republican candidates. The shift in giving is apparent in the presidential contest, where leading Democrats are raising more cash from doctors, nurses and other caregivers than are Republicans. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:23:37 GMT)
Report:Mental health patients straining rural hospitals
As funding for community-based mental health services declines in the state, more people are turning to hospital emergency rooms in rural areas, a new report finds. And the hospitals are saying they are not always able to provide the care. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:43:41 GMT)
Health Care Campaign Cash Shifting To Dems
Health care professionals are giving Democrats a second look after more than a decade of giving to Republican candidates. Two main factors are at play: Democrats now control Congress and Democratic presidential candidates are raising more money. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:30:05 GMT)
EXPANDED HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS IS GOOD INVESTMENT FOR FUTURE
In "Sicko," Michael Moore resurrects a fascinating bit of history. He found an old recording by Ronald Reagan, who was hired by the American Medical Association in the early 1960s to denounce a fledgling plan for Medicare, health insurance for the elderly, and Medicaid, health insurance for the poor, as "socialized medicine." (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:56:42 GMT)
Muslim women break stereotypes for community health
Indore, July 29 (IANS) They are outspoken, forward looking, hardworking and don't sport a veil. A group of Muslim women here have broken stereotypes about their community to promote good health and hygiene in their neighbourhood. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:03:42 GMT)
Bush aide suppressed health report
A surgeon general's report in 2006 that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems has been kept from the public by a Bush political appointee without any background or expertise in medicine or public health, chiefly because the report did not promote the administration's policy accomplishments, according to current and former public health officials. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:31:38 GMT)
Political appointee blocked health report
WASHINGTON - A surgeon general's report in 2006 that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems has been kept from the public by a Bush political appointee without any background or expertise in medicine or public health, chiefly because the report did not promote the administration's policy accomplishments, according to current and former public health officials. The report ... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:03:48 GMT)
Political figure spiked public health data
A political appointee with no medical or public health background spiked a 2006 surgeon general's report on the U.S. role in global health, a report said. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:04:50 GMT)
Health plans all talk, no consensus
It wasn’t Iraq. It wasn’t illegal immigration. And it wasn’t abortion. If there was one issue that could have swamped the Democratic presidential debate held Monday in Charleston, it was health care. “One of the most popular topics that we got questions on was health care,” said debate moderator Anderson Cooper of CNN. “We, frankly, were overwhelmed with videos on health care, so we put several ... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:16:40 GMT)
Health report was suppressed, officials say
Bush political appointee allegedly sidelined the paper on global issues. WASHINGTON — A surgeon general's report in 2006 that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems has been kept from the public by a Bush political appointee without any background or expertise in medicine or public health, chiefly because the report did not promote the administration's policy ... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:02:26 GMT)
Health report hobbled by politics, officials allege
WASHINGTON -- A surgeon general's report in 2006 that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems has been kept from the public by a Bush political appointee without any background in medicine or public health, chiefly because the report did not promote the administration's policy accomplishments, according to current and former public health officials. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:46:58 GMT)
Politics reportedly stifled health report / Ex-surgeon general says Bush appointee blocked release
A surgeon general's report in 2006 that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems has been kept from the public by a Bush political appointee without any background or expertise in medicine or public health, chiefly because the report did not... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:43:57 GMT)
The Many Myths Of European Health Care
One of the most persistent myths about European-style health care is that it disappoints when it comes to treating serious diseases. But as The New Republic points out, the facts paint a far different picture. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:30:02 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 29, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:02:03 GMT)
Cost deprives half of health care
ALMOST half of Australians miss out on essential care because they cannot afford it, say 40 health groups who are meeting in Canberra today to press for reform of the health system. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:14:08 GMT)
Health professionals, once GOP givers, going Democratic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health care professionals are giving Democrats a second look after more than a decade of opening their wallets in favor of Republican candidates. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:38:37 GMT)
Child health expert backs call for ban on alcohol
One of Australia's leading authorities on child health, Dr Fiona Stanley, has backed calls by Aboriginal women to ban takeaway alcohol in the K imberley town of Fitzroy Crossing. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:34:36 GMT)
More Socialism Won't Resuscitate Health Industry
Libertarianz Health spokesman and Masterton GP Richard McGrath said today that the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists should cease their calls for more government interference in the health system. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:55:05 GMT)
Health ministry to announce national policy on snake bites soon
The Union health ministry will announce the national policy on snake bites next month. The policy, prepared by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is intended to streamline timely administration of anti snake venom to the affected people throughout the country. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:57:20 GMT)
Bush appointee blocked release of report on global health, officials say
WASHINGTON | A surgeon general’s report that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems was kept from the public by a political appointee, according to current and former officials. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:51:19 GMT)
'Health literacy'
'Health literacy' Barbara A. DeBuono, executive director - Public Health Government, Pfizer Inc.; New York USA TODAY's article Low 'health literacy' increases patients' chance of death calls attention to the urgent need for clear health communication, especially for elderly populations... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:07:00 GMT)
Health Symptoms Aren't Linked To Cell Phone Tower Emissions, Study Finds
One of the largest studies into the short-term health effects of mobile phone technology has found that reported symptoms such as anxiety, tension and tiredness are not caused by the typical emissions from cell phone towers. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:08:57 GMT)
Giuliani Heads to N.H. To Roll Out Health Plan
WASHINGTON — Mayor Giuliani is headed to New Hampshire today to begin a two-day rollout of his health-care plan, which will aim to expand access nationwide without the kind of government involvement that he has derided as "socialized medicine." The former mayor will become the first leading Republican presidential contender to lay out a detailed health-care proposal. His campaign was tight-lipped ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:27:22 GMT)
Peers help peers on health issues
Last year, Marsha Smith found her first job in 13 years through a program that hires mental-health clients in Chesterfield to assist residents seeking similar aid. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:40:57 GMT)
Bush appointee blocked release of health report
A surgeon general's report in 2006 that called on Americans to help tackle global health problems has been kept from the public by a Bush... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:17:12 GMT)
Votes may be harmful to parties' health
Legislation on health insurance for children and seniors comes before Congress this week. The debate holds risks. WASHINGTON — Sweeping healthcare legislation that would affect benefits for millions of children and seniors — as well as the bank accounts of doctors and insurance companies — comes up for floor votes this week in Congress, in a debate fraught with political risk for both parties. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:18:18 GMT)
Lawmakers face a risky showdown on health-care bills
WASHINGTON - Sweeping health-care legislation that would affect benefits for millions of children and senior citizens - as well as the bank accounts of doctors and insurance companies - comes up for floor votes this week in Congress in a debate fraught with political risk for both parties. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:37:34 GMT)
A 'Medical Home' Improves Health Care for Minorities
Patients, particularly minority patients, who have a regular doctor receive better care and have better health outcomes, a new report finds. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:03:16 GMT)
South Asia needs to focus on education, health: ADB
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) All South Asian countries including India must meet the rapidly changing educational and health needs of people to make the region an 'engine of economic growth in Asia and the rest of the world', the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:32:25 GMT)
Kate B. Reynolds Trust funds health programs in Randolph County
The Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust has given a $30,000 grant to the Randolph Health Improvement Partnership to identify the most pressing health and human services needs in Randolph County. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:26:19 GMT)
WHO/UNHCR conference seeks to improve health care for Iraqi refugees
Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Regional ministers of health and international organisations such as the UN refugee agency met in Syria to examine the problems in health care facing more than two million Iraqis refugees who have fled to neighbouring countries. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:55:23 GMT)
SYRIA: Minister criticises lack of international support for refugee health
Source: IRIN Syria's minister of health said providing free medical care to the over 1.5 million Iraqi refugees in Syria is costing the country around US$60 million a year, a burden he criticised the international community for failing to take responsibility for. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:55:33 GMT)
Bredesen calls for new path on health care
Comparing his health care plan to barn-raising, Gov. Phil Bredesen told attendees at the Democratic Leadership Council meeting in Nashville today that party leaders needed to forge a new path. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:04:58 GMT)
TB-infected Taiwan couple brought back from China amid health scare
A tuberculosis-infected Taiwan couple who sparked a health scare by flying to China last week were Monday brought back from the mainland, a health official said. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:11:22 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 30, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:02:05 GMT)
Sector Glance: Health Insurers
Shares of health insurers traded mixed Monday as Humana Inc. reported a surge its second-quarter profit, with membership in its Medicare Advantage plans up 18 percent. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:10:25 GMT)
Community Health Earnings Meet Forecasts
Hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. said Monday its second-quarter profit rose 3 percent to meet Wall Street forecasts as revenue jumped. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:04:52 GMT)
Diabetes drug Avandia should remain on market, say health advisers
The widely used diabetes drug Avandia should remain on the market, government health advisers recommended today, saying evidence of an increased risk of heart attack doesn't merit removal. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:17:25 GMT)
Sierra Health 2Q Profit Rises 17 Percent
Health insurer Sierra Health Services Inc. said Monday that its second-quarter profit rose 17 percent on the performance of its Medicare Prescription Drug plan and growth in total membership. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:53:50 GMT)
Sierra Health Lifts Low End of 2007 View
Health insurer Sierra Health Services Inc. on Monday raised the low end of its full-year guidance. The Las Vegas-based company expects to earn between $1.80 per share and $1.86 per share for 2007. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:58:54 GMT)
Key Mass. Health Plan Architect Has Ear Of Top '08 Candidates
Jonathan Gruber is not a household name -- yet. But in the coming months it may become one. Politicians across the country, including presidential candidates, have turned to him for advice on health care policy. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:00:00 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 30, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:41:03 GMT)
Your children's dental health in decline; sugary diet cited
Dental health has improved greatly for most Americans over the past 30 years, but dentists are seeing a surprising increase in tooth decay in young children, partly because of sugary foods, according to a new federal report. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:44:25 GMT)
Health Management 2Q Profit Plunges
Health Management Associates Inc., which operates hospitals mainly in the South, said Tuesday its second-quarter profit plunged despite higher revenue due to soaring bad debt costs. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:42:29 GMT)
The possible cure for health care ills
There's little on the surface that's attractive about the health care industry, says CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos. Except maybe medical devices. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:33:23 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 31, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:01:51 GMT)
Coventry Health Care 2Q Profit Rises
Health insurer Coventry Health Care Inc. said Tuesday its second-quarter profit rose 11.7 percent on an increase in managed care premiums. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:13:59 GMT)
Coventry Health Expects 3Q Profit Rise
Health insurer Coventry Health Care Inc. said Tuesday it expects third-quarter profit to range from $1.06 to $1.08 per share on revenue between $2.4 billion and $2.5 billion. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:21:38 GMT)
Out of the Gate: Health Management Sinks
Health Management Associates Inc. shares fell to a seven-year low Tuesday after the hospital operator reported disappointing second-quarter profit and cut its full-year forecast. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:17:02 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 31, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:15:19 GMT)
Giuliani outlines health insurance plan
Republican presidential hopeful Rudolph W. Giuliani said he favors a U.S. health-insurance system based on an incentive of tax breaks and vouchers. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:04:52 GMT)
Giuliani offers health care plan
Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday offered a consumer-oriented solution to the nation's health care woes that relies on giving individuals tax credits to purchase private insurance. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:22:54 GMT)
US health chief urges China to improve food and drug safety
US health chief Mike Leavitt urged China Tuesday to improve the safety of its food and drugs, amid a series of international health scandals involving Chinese exports. (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:23:28 GMT)
Giuliani Offers Health Care Solution
Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday offered a consumer-oriented solution to the nation's health care woes (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:14:54 GMT)
2 distinct diagnoses on world health
Differences between a surgeon general's report and one by a political aide fuel criticism that White House is politicizing science. WASHINGTON — As then-Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona was preparing a report on world health problems, he received a detailed outline from officials at the Department of Health and Human Services. It suggested that he praise President Bush's initiative against ... (Tue, 31 Jul 2007 22:44:49 GMT)
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