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Edwards' wife bashes Clinton health plan
Elizabeth Edwards accused Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton of copying the health care plan outlined more than seven months ago by her husband, John. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:27:16 GMT)
Health costs are key to GM-UAW talks
The United Auto Workers would become one of the nation's largest consumers of health care if it takes over retiree obligations from Detroit's automakers, a huge responsibility that would test the union's ability to control rising health care costs. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:10:11 GMT)
GM, UAW Discuss Retiree Health-Fund Alternatives, People Say
Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers are discussing alternatives to a proposed union-run retiree health-care fund after the two sides couldn't agree on how much money GM would provide, three people with knowledge of the talks said. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:27:06 GMT)
Health costs are key to GM-UAW talks
The United Auto Workers would become one of the nation's largest consumers of health care if it takes over retiree obligations from Detroit's automakers, a huge responsibility that would test the union's ability to control rising health care costs. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:52:24 GMT)
Giffords' vote is fodder for both parties They use her stance on kids' health coverage
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' vote in favor of a program to expand health coverage for uninsured children is the centerpiece of new ad campaigns by both political parties to frame the issue before next year's election. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:41:54 GMT)
UN health envoy calls for more access to medicine
Improving access to medicine could save 10 million lives a year globally, a U.N. health envoy said on Thursday, recommending that drugmakers support research for neglected diseases and cut prices in poor countries. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:03:31 GMT)
GM, UAW Discuss Retiree Health Options, People Say (Update4)
Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers are discussing alternatives to a proposed union-run retiree health-care fund after the two sides couldn't agree on how much money GM would provide, three people with knowledge of the talks said. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:41:55 GMT)
50% Favor Government Guaranteed Health Care Coverage
Half (50%) of American voters favor government guaranteed universal health care coverage. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also found that a plurality (43%) believe such a program would be better run by private companies than by the government. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:53:13 GMT)
Union defers health care takeover talks
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger has decided to temporarily shelve talk with General Motors Corp. about the union taking over retiree health care, but the issue remains part of the bargaining, a person briefed on the talks said Thursday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:20:38 GMT)
Bush urges extension of kids health program
President George W. Bush on Thursday said he would veto a Democratic-backed bill to expand a children's health care program and urged Congress to temporarily extend the current one while lawmakers work out differences. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:47:01 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:01:40 GMT)
Bush: Dems risking poor kids' health
President Bush challenged Democrats on Thursday to renew a popular children's health insurance program, accusing lawmakers of "putting poor children at risk so they can score political points in Washington." (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:09:53 GMT)
Bush: Democrats risking kids' health
President Bush challenged Democrats on Thursday to renew a popular children's health insurance program and accused them of "putting poor children at risk so they can score political points in Washington." (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:33:09 GMT)
One-third of U.S. lacked health insurance: survey
More than one-third of the U.S. population under the age of 65 went without health insurance for all or part of the last two years, a consumer group said on Thursday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:26:55 GMT)
Bush urges Democrats on health insurance
President Bush challenged Democrats on Thursday to quickly renew a popular children's health insurance program and accused them of "putting poor children at risk" for political purposes. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:37:48 GMT)
Dodd chides Clinton's health care policy
Democratic presidential candidate Chris Dodd on Thursday criticized rival Hillary Rodham Clinton's rollout of her health care plan, saying she had mismanaged her effort to reshape the system as first lady, resulting in a major policy debacle. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:59:53 GMT)
Bush Threatens Veto of Child Health Bill
President Bush called a popular children?s health insurance program ?a step toward federalization of health care.? (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:40:49 GMT)
Democratic rivals say doubt Clinton on health care
Democratic White House contender Hillary Clinton touted her leadership on health care issues on Thursday, but some of her 2008 rivals questioned her ability to rally the broad political support needed to get a universal coverage plan through Congress. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:06:18 GMT)
Democratic rivals query Clinton on health care
Some Democratic presidential contenders took aim at Hillary Clinton's leadership on health care on Thursday, questioning whether she could rally the political support to pass a broad plan for universal coverage. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:52:06 GMT)
Five Democrats discuss health care in IA
Five Democratic presidential candidates pledged during an AARP forum Thursday night to spend more on health care and bolster retirement programs crucial to politically potent seniors. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:57:35 GMT)
Health Care Hopes
Senator Hillary Clinton may be politically cautious, but she does understand health care economics and knows a good thing when she sees it. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:56:03 GMT)
Clinton, Edwards Spar Over Lobbyists, Health Care at Debate
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential rivals Hillary Clinton and John Edwards sparred during an Iowa debate over the role of special interests and who can best provide expanded, affordable health-care coverage to all Americans. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:02:50 GMT)
UAW rejects retiree health care proposal
General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers continued to discuss the automaker's proposal to pay the union to take on retiree health expenses, even though GM's latest offer on the issue was rejected by the UAW president, a person who has been briefed on the talks said. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:17:03 GMT)
UAW rejects retiree health care proposal
General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers continued to discuss the automaker's proposal to pay the union to take on retiree health expenses, even though GM's latest offer on the issue was rejected by the UAW president, a person who has been briefed on the talks said. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:07:59 GMT)
Study finds 89.6 million lacked health insurance
One-third of people in the U.S. under 65 went without coverage for some or all of the last two years, reports an advocacy group. -- More than one-third of the people in the United States under the age of 65 had no health insurance for some or all of 2006 and 2007, according to a study released Thursday by Families USA, an advocacy group for the uninsured. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:30:04 GMT)
Afghan government and Taliban strike rare deal on health
Afghan health officials said on Friday they had brokered a deal with Taliban leaders to allow the immunization of children in rebel-held areas in a rare sign of cooperation between the warring sides. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:24:58 GMT)
Health Plan Group Paid $100,000 Lobbying
America's Health Insurance Plans paid $100,000 in the first six months of 2007 to HC Associates Inc. to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:28:37 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:01:21 GMT)
Dems Debate Health Care At AARP Forum
Five Democratic presidential candidates pledged during an AARP forum Thursday night to spend more on health care and bolster retirement programs crucial to politically potent seniors. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:12:12 GMT)
Finland to introduce health warnings on alcohol bottles
Finland will introduce health warnings on bottles of beer, wine and liquor, following reports that alcohol has become the country's biggest killer, officials said Friday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:12:45 GMT)
Mother's Blood Could Offer Insights Into Fetal Health
FRIDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Just a small amount of a mother-to-be's blood could become the lens through which doctors monitor various stages of fetal health and development, a new study suggests. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:00:40 GMT)
Lawmakers in agreement on kids' health bill
U.S. congressional leaders on Friday said they reached agreement on legislation to expand a health-care program for children in low-income families, setting up a potential showdown with President George W. Bush who has vowed to veto it. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:15:46 GMT)
Congress Reaches Agreement on Child Health
The agreement on expanding a popular children?s health insurance program sets the stage for passage by Congress next week and a showdown with President Bush. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:40:55 GMT)
Lawmakers unveil children's health bill
Defying President Bush's veto threat, a bipartisan group of lawmakers issued details Friday of a planned expansion of a children's health insurance program. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:07:42 GMT)
Senate, House Leaders Agree on a Kids' Health Plan
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- House and Senate leaders agreed on a $35 billion expansion of the U.S. children's health insurance program, defying a threatened veto by President George W. Bush. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:16:24 GMT)
Senate and House Reach Accord on Health Insurance for Children
Senate and House negotiators from both parties reached a final deal yesterday on an expansion of a health insurance program for the children of the working poor, just a day after President Bush vowed to veto it. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:02:05 GMT)
Obscure Health-Benefit Scheme Is Central Issue in Auto Talks
General Motors and the United Auto Workers have put back on the table a giant health-care trust fund that has been at the heart of their contract talks, a source close to the discussions said Friday night. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:13:22 GMT)
GM, UAW talks turn away from health care
General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers were dealing with issues like wages and job security Friday while experts crunched the numbers on a possible health care deal, according to people briefed on the talks. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:29:54 GMT)
GM-UAW close to retiree health care deal
General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers are close to an agreement on a historic deal that would transfer the automaker's retiree health care costs to a trust managed by the union, according to a person who was briefed on the contract talks. The details of the plan haven't yet been worked out, said the person, who requested anonymity because the talks are private. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:17:14 GMT)
GM-UAW Close to Retiree Health Care Deal
General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers are close to an agreement on a historic deal that would transfer the automaker's retiree health care costs to a trust managed by the union, according to a person who was briefed on the contract talks. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:17:22 GMT)
General Motors, Union Near Accord on Health Fund, People Say
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers agreed to general terms for a union-run fund sought by the automaker to reduce retiree health-care costs, three people with knowledge of the negotiation said. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:11:42 GMT)
GM-UAW close to retiree health care deal
A week after contract negotiations went past their original deadline, General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers are close to an agreement on a deal that would transfer the automaker's retiree health care costs to a trust managed by the union, a person who was briefed on the talks said. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:48:30 GMT)
GM, union reportedly outline health package
The two sides reached a general framework on a retiree health care deal, people familiar with the talks said. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:22:27 GMT)
Bush Says He'll Veto Congress's Plan for Children's Health Care
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush dismissed an agreement reached yesterday by congressional leaders to expand the government's children's health insurance program and said he will veto the measure. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:40:57 GMT)
GM, Union Near Agreement on Health Fund, People Say (Update2)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers agreed to general terms for a union-run fund sought by the automaker to reduce retiree health-care costs, three people with knowledge of the negotiation said. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:41:56 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:00:58 GMT)
Bush vows to veto bipartisan kids' health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush again called Democrats "irresponsible" on Saturday for pushing an expansion he opposes to a children's health insurance program. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:04:50 GMT)
GM, labor union close in on health care deal: reports
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Negotiators for General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers were close to agreeing on a deal to transfer the automaker's retiree health care costs to a trust managed by the union, according to news reports Saturday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:21:30 GMT)
GM, UAW work on health care agreement
Negotiators for General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers returned to the bargaining table Saturday after progress was made a day earlier on transferring retiree health care costs from the company to the union, two people briefed on the talks said. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:43:16 GMT)
Bush vows to veto bipartisan kids' health care bill
President Bush again called Democrats "irresponsible" on Saturday for pushing an expansion he opposes to a children's health insurance program. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:22:56 GMT)
Health-Care Talks Make UAW Retirees Wary
It's an anxious time for retirees of General Motors. They, and more specifically their health-care benefits, are in the crosshairs as the United Auto Workers union hashes out a new contract with GM. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:36:36 GMT)
The Battle Over Health Care
In 2008, when it comes to health care, which is emerging as a defining domestic issue, voters will find stark differences in philosophy and commitment between Democrats and Republicans. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:41:09 GMT)
Schwarzenegger, Democratic leaders close to deal on health care reform
- Nine months after unveiling a sweeping plan to bring health care coverage to 6.8 million uninsured Californians, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is close to an agreement with legislative Democratic leadership on a compromise that lawmakers could consider in the... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:10:31 GMT)
GM, UAW said to be close on health care
More progress was reported Saturday as negotiators for General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers worked on a historic new contract that would shift retiree health care costs from the company to the union. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:28:04 GMT)
GM, Union Near Agreement on Health Fund, People Say (Update3)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers agreed to general terms for a union-run fund sought by the automaker to reduce retiree health-care costs, three people with knowledge of the negotiation said. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:55:23 GMT)
GM, UAW said to be close on health care
More progress was reported Saturday as negotiators for General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers worked on a historic new contract that would shift retiree health care costs from the company to the union. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:40:03 GMT)
UAW, GM enter final push for wage, health deal
With a general framework for retiree health care in hand, negotiators worked to resolve other core financial issues. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:58:44 GMT)
GM, Union Near Agreement on Health Fund, People Say (Update3)
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. and the United Auto Workers agreed to general terms for a union-run fund sought by the automaker to reduce retiree health-care costs, three people with knowledge of the negotiation said. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:25:40 GMT)
French Health Min: EUR12 Billion Social Security Deficit In 2007
PARIS (AP)--France's social security deficit for 2007 will be around EUR12 billion instead of the EUR8 billion previously forecast, French Health Minister Roselyn Bachelot said Sunday. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:25:59 GMT)
Clinton defends health-care proposal
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton defended her health-care initiative in a televised interview on Sunday and said she'd bring fiscal responsibility to the White House if elected president. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:36:07 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:00:34 GMT)
Clinton Calls Health Care Plan a `Moral Imperative'
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called overhauling the U.S. health-insurance system a ``moral imperative'' and said that raising taxes on the wealthy along with cost savings would be enough to pay for the proposal she unveiled last week. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:26:10 GMT)
California sets stage for national debate on health-care reform
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- As the U.S. gears up for its first serious look at national health reform since 1993, California's bumpy progress toward statewide change may amount to a prelude. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:21:07 GMT)
Hillary Clinton defends health care plan
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday defended her plan for universal health care and insisted she won't repeat the mistakes that doomed her earlier effort to cover millions of people when she was first lady. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:04:26 GMT)
California Closes In on Universal Health-Care Plan
LOS ANGELES -- With his own party sidelined, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is working with Democrats to produce a bill that would extend health insurance to everyone in the nation's largest state if voters approve new taxes to pay for it. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:44:58 GMT)
Children's health insurance: How much aid is enough?
The escalating battle over the Children's Health Insurance Program , which insures more than 6 million children and adults, is helping to fuel a larger debate over health care that will heat up in next year's presidential race. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:58:00 GMT)
Health-care concerns alter political priorities
WASHINGTON | In 1994, doctors and other medical professionals were up in arms over “HillaryCare,” the universal health-care plan that was drafted under the first lady's leadership. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:00:53 GMT)
Health media firm broadens Web offerings
Local health media company ConnectivHealth has created an online bookmarking tool and community exclusively for physicians. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 04:37:21 GMT)
Hillary Defends Health Care Plan
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday defended her plan for universal health care and insisted she won't repeat the mistakes that doomed her earlier effort to cover millions of people when she was first lady (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:35:20 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:01:13 GMT)
Health Tip: The Benefits of Tying the Knot
(HealthDay News) -- Marriage offers real benefits to a person's mental and physical health, research has found. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:01:17 GMT)
Poll Highlights Opportunity and Challenges For Health Care Reform
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey highlights both the opportunity and the challenge for those who want to reform the U.S. health care system. The survey found that just 31% of American voters rate the system as good or excellent. Twenty-eight percent (28%) say fair and 39% poor. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:20:17 GMT)
Health-Care Premiums Seen Rising in 2008
Health-care premiums of employers and their workers rose by more than twice the rate of inflation in 2007 and cost increases are expected to accelerate next year, with employees picking up a larger slice of the bill, according to a study released Monday by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources company. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:53:36 GMT)
Congress nears key votes on health care
This week's votes on a children's health program go to a key issue in next year's elections: How much should the government spend to insure families with modest but not poverty-level incomes? (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:33:54 GMT)
Congress Set for Veto Fight on Child Health Care
President Bush and Congress prepared for a showdown over renewing and expanding a health insurance program that covers millions of children. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:11:06 GMT)
Hungarian Parties Agree to Open Health Insurance to Competition
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Hungary's governing parties agreed to transform the country's state health insurer into competing funds in which private companies can buy a stake. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:51:25 GMT)
GOP Senator Says Bush Should Put Health Bill Before Policy Goal
A senior Senate Republican accused President Bush yesterday of holding a bipartisan expansion of the popular State Children's Health Insurance Program hostage to his broader policy goals of using tax deductions to help people afford private health insurance coverage. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:15:14 GMT)
Bush says kids' health boost too costly
President Bush again called Democrats "irresponsible" on Saturday for pushing an expansion he opposes to a children's health insurance program. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:50:46 GMT)
Family Making $56,000 Struggles With `Out of Sight' Health Cost
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Lori and Steven Siravo earn $56,000 a year and say they can't afford health insurance. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:05:16 GMT)
Health Secretary to outline his vision of the NHS
Health Secretary Alan Johnson will Tuesday outline his plans for the National Health Service when he addresses the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:42:30 GMT)
Health secretary pledges ‘user-friendly’ NHS, battle against ‘superbugs’
Health Secreatry Alan Johnson announced plans Tuesday to make the NHS more ‘user-friendly’, as he pledged to eradicate superbugs from hospitals. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:09:29 GMT)
UPS creates division for health-care deliveries
United Parcel Service Inc. has formed a new division devoted to deliveries and logistics for the health-care industry. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:08:11 GMT)
Health groups backing children's insurance bill in face of veto threat
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Groups representing most facets of the nation's health care system are lining up in support of a large spending increase for a popular children's insurance program, even as President Bush renewed his veto vow Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:52:38 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 25, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:00:11 GMT)
Hungary Agrees to Open Health Insurance to Companies (Update3)
Sept. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Hungary's governing parties agreed to transform the country's state health insurer into competing funds in which private companies can buy a stake, ending a dispute that threatened to break the ruling coalition. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:06:17 GMT)
Some health plans improve, but many not accountable: study
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Health-care plans are improving, albeit at a slower pace, for 80 million Americans. But the jury is out on plans covering another 100 million, according to a study released Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:21:57 GMT)
Health groups work for kid's insurance
Groups representing most facets of the nation's health care system are lining up in support of a large spending increase for a popular children's insurance program, even as President Bush renewed his veto vow Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:31:27 GMT)
Democrats see partial win on health bill
House Democrats prepared for a mixed victory on children's health insurance Tuesday, predicting enough votes to expand a 10-year-old state-federal program but not enough to override President Bush's promised veto later this fall. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:46:43 GMT)
CORRECTED: Health care improves, but costs too much: report
The quality of health care in the United States is steadily improving, with more patients getting recommended treatments, but there are a few notable gaps -- and costs are skyrocketing, according to a report released on Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:51:04 GMT)
House defies Bush, backs kids' health bill
Defying a veto threat from President George W. Bush, the House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to expand a health care program for children in low-income families and raise tobacco taxes to pay for it. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:59:49 GMT)
A look at children's health care program
A look at the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which is up for renewal this week in the House and the Senate: (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:12:58 GMT)
House backs kids' health bill
Defying a veto threat from President George W. Bush, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to expand a health care program for children in low-income families and raise tobacco taxes to pay for it. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:13:38 GMT)
House OKs Child Health Insurance Bill
The House voted to expand health insurance for children, but the Democratic-led victory may prove short-lived because the margin was too small to override President Bush's promised veto. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:30:02 GMT)
House Passes Children's Health Bill
A broad House majority gave final approval last night to a $35 billion expansion of the popular children's health insurance program, with members from both parties brushing aside a stern veto threat from President Bush to vote their support, 265 to 159. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:30:40 GMT)
11 Accused of Grand Larceny in Home Health Aide Inquiry
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced yesterday the indictment of 11 people accused of distributing fake certificates used by home health care aides whose services cost the state Medicaid program more than $1 million. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:23:38 GMT)
House votes to expand children's health insurance program
The House voted Tuesday to expand health insurance for children, but the Democratic-led victory may prove short-lived because the margin was too small to override President Bush's promised veto. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:07:51 GMT)
UAW, GM settle strike with new health care deal
The United Auto Workers union on Wednesday agreed a contract with General Motors Corp ending a national strike by 73,000 workers, with a deal that includes a groundbreaking health-care trust fund. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:55:28 GMT)
Cloud of worry gathers over wireless health risks
While major cities around the world rush to blanket neighborhoods with free wireless Internet access, critics are questioning the health risks that might be created by a wired London or a Paris transformed from the City of Light to City of Hot Spots. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:14:09 GMT)
UAW, GM settle strike with health care trust deal
The United Auto Workers union and General Motors Corp reached a tentative contract on Wednesday to end a national strike by 73,000 workers with a deal that includes a groundbreaking health-care trust fund. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:06:47 GMT)
Bloomberg: No One Has Health Care Answers
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, a potential presidential candidate, said none of the White House contenders has offered a health care plan that works, and he suggested that socialized medicine "may not be all that bad." (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:00:04 GMT)
House Passes Kids Health Insurance Bill
The debate over expanding a popular health insurance program for children is likely to continue beyond this week and into next year's elections. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:17:55 GMT)
GM Ends Strike, Tries Health Plan
The UAW ends its walkout, but now the union leadership has to sell the historic health plan to its membership (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:19:14 GMT)
Row over SA health minister
Allegations of theft and alcoholism are behind the latest of many controversies involving South African Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:30:04 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:00:05 GMT)
44% Favor Free Health Care for All Americans
Forty-four percent (44%) of American adults say that health care services should be made available for free to all Americans. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 39% disagree and 17% are not sure. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:28:15 GMT)
House backs children's health bill
Defying a veto threat from President George W. Bush, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to expand a health care program for children in low-income families and raise tobacco taxes to pay for it. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:21:26 GMT)
Congress to expand children's health bill
Congress is on Thursday poised to approve a $35bn expansion of government health insurance for children in the face of opposition from President George W. Bush, drawing the battle lines for a broader debate on healthcare ahead of next year's presidential election. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:26:05 GMT)
Fact Check: child health care proposal
Congress' proposal to expand a child health care program gives states the finanical incentive to cap eligibility for coverage to families of four earning about $60,000 a year. (Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:37:31 GMT)
Democrats to debate Iraq, health care
Health care and the Iraq war topped the agenda Wednesday as the Democratic presidential candidates gathered for a nationally televised debate, the seventh involving the White House hopefuls. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:23:27 GMT)
Senate to hike health care reimbursement
The Senate has voted to allow the Pentagon to raise reimbursement rates for mental health treatment, following reports that soldiers returning from war have had difficulty getting services because of reduced payments to therapists. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:31:49 GMT)
For Some Retirees, Health Insurance Is Tax-Free
Since 2000, federal employees have been able to pay their health insurance premiums on a tax-free basis. The tax code does not extend this perk to federal retirees, to their dismay. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:32:05 GMT)
Military faces big hurdles in goals for mental health care
The Pentagon said it would take at least eight months to complete major improvements to its mental health program, which treats troops with post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:29:21 GMT)
Clinton Rivals Go After Her Record on Iran, Iraq, Health Care
Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton's main competitors for the Democratic presidential nomination last night tried to chip away at her record as a New York senator and former first lady on the issues of Iraq, Iran and health care. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:16:43 GMT)
Our view on medical insurance for children: Plan to protect kids' health spawns needless veto fight
The argument between Congress and President Bush over whether to expand health insurance for low-income children should have an easy answer: Yes. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:22:00 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Health Insurers
A Wachovia Capital Markets analyst launched coverage of Aetna Inc. with an "Outperform" rating on Thursday, saying he expects the health insurer to lead the industry in enrollment for the next two years. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:41:58 GMT)
McLaren Health Care purchases downtown Pontiac medical center
PONTIAC -- Continuing its reach into southeast Michigan, McLaren Health Care has purchased the POH Medical Center in downtown Pontiac, company officials said today. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:54:20 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 27, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:01:03 GMT)
Dems seek strong vote for health program
Democratic lawmakers persisted Thursday in their efforts to persuade President Bush to set aside his veto threat of a large spending increase for a children's health insurance program. (Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:32:10 GMT)
Senate backs kids health bill opposed by Bush
Setting up a veto showdown with President George W. Bush, the U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a bill to expand a popular children's health care program and pay for it with higher taxes on tobacco products. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:19:03 GMT)
Congress OKs expanding kids' health care
Congress approved legislation Thursday adding 4 million children to a popular health care program, setting up a veto fight that President Bush probably will win but handing Democrats a campaign issue for next year's elections. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:27:59 GMT)
Congress sends kids health care to Bush
Setting up a veto showdown with President George W. Bush, the U.S. Congress on Thursday approved legislation to expand a popular children's health care program and pay for it with higher taxes on tobacco products. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:54:42 GMT)
Roll call on children's health care bill
The 67-29 roll call by which the Senate voted on a bill to increase spending on the State Children's Health Insurance Program from about $5 billion to $12 billion annually for the next five years. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:05:11 GMT)
Senate passes children's health insurance bill, Bush vows to veto
The Senate voted 67-29 Thursday night to expand the State Children's Health Insurance program, a measure President Bush has vowed to veto as a step toward universal coverage. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:48:06 GMT)
Showdown ahead over kids' health coverage
The Senate's approval Thursday of a five-year, $35 billion increase for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) sets up a clash with President Bush, who has vowed to veto the bill. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:48:49 GMT)
Congress votes to add 4 million children to health care program
Congress approved legislation Thursday that would potentially add 4 million children to a popular health care program, setting up a veto fight that President Bush probably will win but handing Democrats a campaign issue for next year's elections. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:50:17 GMT)
Senate Passes Children?s Health Plan
The Senate gave final approval on Thursday to a health insurance bill for 10 million children, clearing the measure for President Bush, who said he would veto it. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:52:28 GMT)
Congress OKs expanded kids' health care
Congress approved legislation Thursday that would potentially add 4 million children to a popular health care program, setting up a veto fight that President Bush probably will win but handing Democrats a campaign issue for next year's elections. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:52:58 GMT)
Congress OKs expanded kids' health care
Setting up a veto fight with President Bush while handing Democrats another campaign issue, Congress passed legislation to expand a popular children's health program. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:08:09 GMT)
Health-care fix looms large over 2008 races
Health care could undergo its biggest revolution in decades under the proposals of presidential hopefuls trying to fix a system that has left one in seven Americans without insurance. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:09:07 GMT)
London's Thames River Poses Health Threat to Users, Study Says
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. capital's River Thames poses a health threat after heavy rainfall, when aging sewers discharge untreated waste into the waterway and bacteria levels rise, according to a study commissioned by the City of London. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:20:56 GMT)
Health Tip: Even Babies Can Have Foot Problems
(HealthDay News) -- New parents are understandably concerned about the health of their baby. But while worrying about hearing, eyesight and other things, they might forget the feet. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:59:53 GMT)
Boy's death highlights US health debate
The death of a 12-year-old US boy this February because of lack of dental care resurfaces in the political debate over health care. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:09:22 GMT)
Pelosi 'praying' Bush doesn't veto children's health insurance bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday she is "praying" that President Bush has a change of heart and does not veto a bipartisan children's health insurance bill that he has labeled an unwarranted expansion of government-run health insurance. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:10:28 GMT)
Democrats Recruit a 12-Year-Old to Combat Bush on Kids' Health
Sept. 28 (Bloomberg) -- A 12-year-old boy who received life- saving care through U.S.-subsidized health insurance will speak for Democrats tomorrow in their response to President George W. Bush's weekly radio address. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:20:05 GMT)
Ignoring veto threat from Bush, Senate approves child health insurance bill
By a 67-to-29 vote, following speeches by Republicans supporting the bill, the Senate approved a measure that would extend health insurance to more than 10 million children (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:48:37 GMT)
GM commits nearly $30 bln for health-care trust
General Motors Corp. will shift responsibility for health-care liabilities for its retired union workers to a new trust fund in 2010 and put $24.1 billion into that fund by the start of next year, the United Auto Workers said on Friday. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:54:56 GMT)
Health officials cleared of vaccine misconduct
Federal health officials did not interfere with key reviews of vaccine safety or cover up an alleged link between a mercury-based vaccine preservative and autism, a congressional report issued on Friday concluded. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:25:07 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
FDA clinical trial oversight blasted... Lung cancer research looks at women... India's HIV tests under scrutiny... EPA says eastern U.S. skies are cleaner... News from United Press International.... ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:26:07 GMT)
Democrats Build Plan to Override Health Bill Veto
Democrats and their allies mapped out a strategy to override an expected veto of a bipartisan bill providing health insurance for 10 million children, most of them in low-income families. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 03:37:05 GMT)
Health Minister 'too busy' to live in own seat
EMBATTLED NSW Health minister Reba Meagher has insulted western Sydney by claiming she is too busy to keep her promise to live in her electorate. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Bush Says Congress `Irresponsible' About Child Health
Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush said a plan by Congress to expand a children's health insurance program is ``irresponsible'' and chided lawmakers for failing to pass spending laws to fund government. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:37:51 GMT)
Health Highlights: Sept. 29, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:00:42 GMT)
Baltimore boy touts health insurance program
WASHINGTON (AP) - In the party's weekly radio address, Democrats let a 12-year-old boy make their case for a children's health insurance program. Graeme Frost of Baltimore talks about suffering severe brain damage in a car accident. (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:37:16 GMT)
Baltimore boy touts health insurance program
Associated Press - September 29, 2007 12:23 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - In the party's weekly radio address, Democrats let a 12-year-old boy make their case for a children's health insurance... (Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:41:51 GMT)
GM retirees worry about health care costs
DAYTON — Retired auto workers are waiting to find out what General Motors Corp.'s tentative contract agreement with its largest union, the United Auto Workers, will mean for the health care coverage they hope to rely on for years to come. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:18:20 GMT)
Clinton is right on health care
Hillary Clinton may or may not be the best candidate for president. But having read through her three thoughtful and meaty speeches on health-care reform, I can tell you one thing: She’d certainly make the best secretary of health. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:45:51 GMT)
Pastors aim to promote holistic health
At a recent conference on health in North Carolina, the Rev. Ellin Dize had the chance to watch the sunrise. "Seeing the sun come up and shine across the water is just magnificent," said Dize, pastor of Stone Chapel United Methodist Church in New Windsor. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:46:55 GMT)
GM deal is a turning point for health care
The labor agreement reached by General Motors Corp. is the most striking example of a bigger trend sweeping U.S. health-care: employers renouncing their decades-old role as chief health-care buyer. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:52:30 GMT)
John Stossel: How we get health insurance makes no sense
Almost daily, we're bombarded with apocalyptic warnings about the 47 million Americans who have no health insurance. Sen. Hillary Clinton wants to require everyone to have it, big companies to pay for it and government to buy it for the poor. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:09:32 GMT)
The quest for health and happiness
Health care takes an increasing amount of public attention, including issues such as access to health insurance, new medical technologies that promise cures and the management of pathologies. (Sun, 30 Sep 2007 04:27:53 GMT)
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