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McCain clarifies health care plan
John McCain clarified an element of his health care plan Wednesday, saying that employers who provide their workers coverage still would get tax breaks. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:36:57 GMT)
U.S. health insurers suggest Swiss, Dutch as prototypes
America's health insurers put the spotlight on their counterparts in Europe Wednesday, part of an effort to demonstrate that not all countries with universal health systems have government-run programs like Canada or the United Kingdom. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:28:36 GMT)
47 mln Americans lack health insurance: report
The number of Americans lacking health insurance rose by nearly 8.6 million to 47 million from 2000 to 2006, with children and workers from every income level losing coverage, a new report said on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:22:56 GMT)
Health in rural China worsening, costs rising: WHO
Health in parts of rural China is deteriorating despite rising incomes, and commercialized care has ratcheted up costs for those who can least afford them, the head of the World Health Organization said on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:59:24 GMT)
47 million Americans lack health insurance: report
The number of Americans lacking health insurance rose by nearly 8.6 million to 47 million from 2000 to 2006, with children and workers from every income level losing coverage, a new report said on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:21:20 GMT)
Immigrants with TB pose no public health risk: study
Immigrants with tuberculosis are not likely to spread the disease in their new countries and pose no public health threat, Norwegian researchers said on Thursday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:18:39 GMT)
The U.S. Is Unhappy with Its Health Care
In a freshly minted radio commercial, Republican Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani boasts, "We have the best health-care system in the world." It's an oft-heard refrain from politicians and policymakers. Patients beg to differ. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:08:41 GMT)
Medco Health 3Q profit up 16 percent
Medco Health Solutions, the nation's largest prescription benefit manager, said Thursday its net income rose almost 16 percent in the third quarter and raised its outlook for the full year. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:40:35 GMT)
Roads, Mental Health Are Focus for Watts
Democrat Vivian E. Watts, the District 39 assembly incumbent, devoted much of her most recent term to crime prevention, transportation and mental-health issues. Looking ahead, Watts will have to make some tough decisions as the state grapples with an anticipated $600 million budget shortfall and... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:03:02 GMT)
Health Net Swings to 3Q Loss on Charges
Managed health care company Health Net Inc. said Thursday it swung to a third-quarter loss, hurt by $216 million in costs to settle three class action lawsuits. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:53:35 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 1, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:59:59 GMT)
Health Net Expects 4Q Profit to Rise
Managed health care company Health Net Inc. said Thursday it expects fourth-quarter profit of $1.10 per share, representing a 53 percent rise from last year's 72 cents per share. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:03:00 GMT)
Medco Health 3Q Profit Up 16 Percent
Medco Health Solutions, the nation's largest stand-alone prescription benefit manager, on Thursday posted a jump of nearly 16 percent in third-quarter income, and raised its profit forecast for the full year. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:03:22 GMT)
UAE vows health and safety crackdown after Dubai strike
Dubai's police chief promised on Thursday to prosecute employers who fail to respect health and safety laws after thousands of migrant workers went on strike over their conditions of employment. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:00:14 GMT)
Britain complains about Giuliani health care ad
Britain's health secretary complained on Thursday about an advertisement run by Rudy Giuliani, saying the U.S. Republican presidential candidate had maligned Britain's health care system with bad statistics. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:56:00 GMT)
Senate clears way for kids health vote
The Senate cleared the way for final congressional passage Thursday of legislation to expand children's health insurance in the renewal of a veto struggle between congressional Democrats and President Bush. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:05:41 GMT)
Congress passes kids health bill, again
A defiant Democratic-controlled Congress voted Thursday to provide health insurance to 4 million lower-income children, ignoring President Bush's threat of a second straight veto on the issue. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:44:59 GMT)
Senate approves children's health bill
The U.S. Senate approved legislation on Thursday expanding a popular children's health-care program, setting the stage for a fresh showdown with President George W. Bush, who vowed to veto the bill that would also raise tobacco taxes. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:15:21 GMT)
Roll Call: Senate passes health bill
The 64-30 roll call by which the Senate passed a bill to expand a government health care program for children. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:46:51 GMT)
J.P. Hayes feeling better about his health and his tour job
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - J.P. Hayes is feeling much better about his health than the last time he was in these parts on the PGA Tour. And thanks to a 7-under 65 on Thursday at Disney, his prospects for keeping his card are looking good, too. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:10:00 GMT)
Senate passes revised child health bill despite Bush veto threat
The Senate passed a new bill Thursday expanding a popular children's health insurance program, despite the lingering threat of a veto from President Bush. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:20:01 GMT)
Congress passes kids health bill again
A defiant Democratic-controlled Congress voted Thursday to provide health insurance to an additional 4 million lower-income children, and President Bush vowed swiftly to cast his second straight veto on the issue. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:21:01 GMT)
Congress passes kids health bill again
A defiant Democratic-controlled Congress voted Thursday to provide health insurance to an additional 4 million lower-income children, and President Bush vowed swiftly to cast his second straight veto on the issue. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:26:58 GMT)
WHO chief praises China's efforts on health
World Health Organisation chief Margaret Chan said Friday she was impressed with China's efforts to tackle its health problems but cautioned much work still needed to be done. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:01:37 GMT)
Depp Discusses Daughter's Health Scare
Johnny Depp still isn't giving details of the mystery illness that sent his daughter to the hospital last March, but when it comes to his own emotions over the health scare, he's less tight-lipped. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:16:16 GMT)
WHO to help Beijing with health emergencies
The World Health Organisation has offered assistance to Chinese officials in preparing for public health emergencies that could arise when millions of people converge on Beijing for the 2008 Olympics, WHO's head said on Friday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:04:59 GMT)
Health centre funding announced
Health centre plans in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway receive government support. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:18:24 GMT)
Magellan Health 3Q Profit Rises
Specialty health care manager Magellan Health Services Inc. said Friday its third-quarter profit rose 17 percent on a surge in public-sector revenue. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:52:41 GMT)
UnitedHealth Buys Fiserv's Health Units
UnitedHealth Group Inc., the nation's second biggest health insurer, said Friday it would expand its benefit services portfolio through the acquisition of Fiserv Inc.'s health-related businesses for $775 million in cash. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:06:04 GMT)
UNH buys Fiserv's health business for $775M
UnitedHealth Group Inc. will acquire Fiserv Inc.'s health-related businesses for $775 million in cash, the company announced Friday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:48:23 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 2, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:59:52 GMT)
Health Group in NY Probe Halts Marketing
Two top officials of a health care group under state investigation resigned and the group is suspending its marketing program after some officials received bonuses that were banned under contract. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:04:49 GMT)
Giuliani takes another shot at British health care
Republican presidential front-runner Rudy Giuliani acknowledged on Friday his cancer statistics were outdated but said his point remained the same -- beware of British health care. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:20:04 GMT)
Health Net Spent $320,000 Lobbying
Managed health care company Health Net Inc. spent $320,000 in the first six months of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:45:52 GMT)
UnitedHealth Buys Fiserv's Health Units
UnitedHealth Group Inc., the nation's second biggest health insurer, said Friday it would expand its benefit services portfolio through the acquisition of Fiserv Inc.'s health-related businesses for $775 million in cash. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:52:02 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Researchers breed super mouse ... Mars Express probes planet's deposts ... China's lunar orbiter heads toward moon ... FDA calls for recall of erectile drug ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:53:15 GMT)
S.F.'s health care plan goes before federal judge
(11-02) 17:50 PDT SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's ground-breaking health insurance ordinance went before a judge Friday to determine whether the city is violating federal law by forcing employers to help pay for coverage for 82,000 adult residents - a case... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:06:04 GMT)
Restaurant association, S.F. in court over health care ordinance
San Francisco's groundbreaking health insurance ordinance went before a judge Friday to determine whether the city is violating federal law by forcing employers to help pay for coverage for 82,000 adult residents. The case could determine the fate of similar... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:21:14 GMT)
Lawsuit over San Francisco health plan goes to court
Restaurant group says mandatory health care plan violates a federal law. SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge heard arguments Friday on whether employers in San Francisco should be required to help pay for a new city program designed to provide basic health care for uninsured residents. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:05:58 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 3, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:59:22 GMT)
A closer look at Schenectady health clinics
Kalyn Pearson has asthma. Her mom, Joyel, takes her to the Hometown Health Clinic in Schenectady. Last month, the clinic, whose patients are mostly on Medicaid or uninsured, said it was closing its Ellis Hospital facility and was in jeopardy of going belly up completely. Now with a $400,000 shot in the arm from the state, Hometown Health's own health goes from critical to stable. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:29:23 GMT)
State group receives national health grant
The Associated Press PIERRE - The South Dakota Public Health Association has received a $90,000 grant from the American Public Health Association. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:44:12 GMT)
Kansas Oral Health Plan Unveiled
Good Oral Health Noted as 'Essential' to Overall Health (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:34:01 GMT)
Homeless health fair Nov. 15
The next annual Homeless Health Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Ave., across from The Haven. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:34:28 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. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:46:18 GMT)
Beyond those health care numbers
N. Gregory Mankiw discusses three true but misleading facts about health care that politicians and pundits in the United States love to use to frighten the public. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:19:26 GMT)
Beyond Those Health Care Numbers
The most dangerous claims in the health care debate are those that are true but don?t mean what people think they mean. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:20:40 GMT)
Major parties' health policies lacking: report
A pre-election review has found that both major political party's health policies are "fractured" and that neither side has paid enough attention to Indigenous health. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:03:21 GMT)
Health Minister condemns school smokos
NSW Health Minister Reba Meagher has condemned a Canberra high school for allowing a 16-year-old student to take smoke breaks during classes. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:12:00 GMT)
GOP questions health expansion
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley is dangling health-care expansion as a ploy to get lawmakers to back his tax increases, Republicans charged Thursday as lawmakers began combing through the governor’s health proposal. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:31:54 GMT)
Case studies in foreign health services
A profile of four individuals who sought health care abroad when the NHS could not deliver. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:41:54 GMT)
Health Minister under fire again
EMBATTLED NSW Health Minister Reba Meagher is under fire over an alleged patient misdiagnosis at the Royal North Shore Hospital last year. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:39:00 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, 04 Nov 2007 04:15:05 GMT)
Health insurers woo early retirees
Health insurers trying to boost individual policy sales are making a new push into an older market - the roughly 7 million uninsured Americans between the ages of 50 and 64. Financially stable baby boomers who either retire young or need coverage after a corporate downsizing are driving this push, experts say. Insurers also want to build ties to customers who may need Medicare-related insurance ... (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:38:18 GMT)
No health fears for Aussie swimmers at Beijing Games
Australia's swimming team and coaching staff have no health or pollution concerns ahead of next year's Beijing Olympics, head coach Alan Thompson said Sunday. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:45:23 GMT)
Slay suspect had mental health problems
NORWOOD - The suspect charged in the beating death Friday of a 78-year-old Needham man was suffering from mental health problems this summer, according to a missing person report his wife filed with Norwood police in August. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:40:06 GMT)
Week in review Health care in critical condition
IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS: Democrats and unions blast Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's health care reform plan as not affordable to the uninsured middle-income earners. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:34:14 GMT)
Mental Health levy replacement sought
ZANESVILLE - The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, which provides services through Six County Inc., Muskingum Behavioral Health and Thompkins Child & Adolescent Services, has been operating on a 1-mill levy since 1997. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:17:51 GMT)
On health plan, a tale of two towns
One local town has taken the plunge and joined a state health insurance plan that could save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars, while another has taken the more cautious - and far more common - approach of sitting on the sidelines for now. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:10:12 GMT)
New role for Board of Health
The Southborough Board of Health is proposing a shift in its own priorities that would place emergency preparedness ahead of regulating septic systems and inspecting restaurants, a change that could cost taxpayers $30,000 to implement, according to Dr. Louis Fazen, the board's chairman. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:11:12 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 4, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:59:43 GMT)
Americans Finding Affordable Health Insurance Online
(ARA) - Think you can't afford to pay for health insurance if your employer doesn't provide it, or if you're unemployed? Think again. "Everyone needs health insurance and new types of policies and benefit options, readily available through online resources, are making coverage accessible to nearly everyone, no matter how much they earn," says Jon Engleking, co-founder and managing partner of ... (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:08:03 GMT)
Sexual health treatment 'in days'
A new sexual health contact centre will give people quicker access to appointments. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:31:00 GMT)
Tuberculosis Breaches Borders, But Not Public Health
Immigrants from countries with high rates of tuberculosis who move to countries of low TB incidence do not pose a public health threat to native citizens, according to researchers in Norway, who analyzed the incidence and genetic origins of all known cases of TB in the country between 1993 and 2005. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:05:01 GMT)
Veteran groups concerned about health care crisis among Iraq vets
Long Island faces a looming health care crisis among Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans returning with serious injuries, post traumatic stress disorder and depleted bank accounts, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars said yesterday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:19:28 GMT)
GOP questions health expansion
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley is dangling health-care expansion as a ploy to get lawmakers to back his tax increases, Republicans charged Thursday as lawmakers began combing through the governor’s health proposal. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:31:55 GMT)
Indonesian woman dies of bird flu - health official
An Indonesian woman has died of bird flu, taking the country's death toll from the disease to 90, an official at the health ministry's bird flu centre said on Monday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:40:27 GMT)
Health center delivers
Even though Linda Gort-Walton thrills at the thought of "closing the circle" on maternity care at SouthEast Lancaster Health Services, she worries that the news might spark a flood of new clients the center just can't handle."That's the one thing that's so worris... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:08:07 GMT)
BRIEFING - ASIA HEALTH - NOV 5, 2007
Health / Pharmaceuticals PT Kalbe Farma Tbk (JSX: KLBF), Indonesia's largest publicly-listed pharmaceutical company, posted a 12 per cent rise in its net consolidated profit in the first nine months ending Sept 30 on higher sales. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:17:39 GMT)
Indonesian woman dies of bird flu - health official
Source: Reuters (Adds details, background) JAKARTA, Nov 5 (Reuters) - An Indonesian woman has died of bird flu, taking the country's death toll from the disease to 90, an official at the health ministry's bird flu ... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:20:21 GMT)
Indonesian woman dies of bird flu: health official
An Indonesian woman has died of bird flu, taking the country's death toll from the disease to 90, an official at the health ministry's bird flu centre said on Monday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:04:19 GMT)
Health Officials Issue Brown Water Advisory
The state Department of Health issued an advisory for people to stay out of flood waters that are brown because it may contain pollutants. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:21:01 GMT)
State Health Program Frustrates Applicants
Some frustrated Massachusetts residents are trying to reach out to the state's new health connector program and getting nowhere. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:02:35 GMT)
Cardinal Health 1Q Profit Up 11 Percent
Medical products and services company Cardinal Health Inc. said Monday fiscal first-quarter earnings grew 11 percent as higher revenue in its medical products unit overcame a slowdown in its business of packaging pharmaceuticals for hospitals. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:24:41 GMT)
Cardinal Health Unit CEO Resigns
Medical products and services company Cardinal Health Inc. said Monday Mark Parrish resigned his post as head of the company's business that makes or supplies hospitals with pharmaceuticals. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:42:36 GMT)
Breast-feeding linked to heart-health benefits
The list of health benefits to children who were breast-fed as babies is growing, with research unveiled on Monday showing they are more likely as adults to have higher levels of "good" cholesterol. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:09:32 GMT)
Residents seeking subsidized health insurance jam phone lines
State officials are working to clear a telephone bottleneck as thousands of Massachusetts residents scramble to obtain health insurance before a December 31 deadline. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:45:18 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,?compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:59:23 GMT)
Mid-South health receives low ranking
The 18th annual publication of "America's Health Rankings" again ranks Mid-South states at or near the bottom. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:07:06 GMT)
Too much eating, drinking drops Minnesota in health ratings
Minnesota is fatter, drunker, and less healthy according to a nationwide survey of health outcomes released on Monday by the United Health Foundation. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:13:22 GMT)
WHO health chief urges fast action on cheap drugs
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Margaret Chan called for quick global agreement on Monday to ensure people in poor countries can get the drugs they need at affordable prices. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:15:27 GMT)
Breast-feeding linked to heart-health benefits
The list of health benefits to children who were breast-fed as babies is growing, with research unveiled on Monday showing they are more likely as adults to have higher levels of "good" cholesterol. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:17:46 GMT)
Cardinal Health Investors See Red
Health care supply and services company came short of Wall Street's expectations. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:11:02 GMT)
Richardson's Health Plan Excludes Some
SANTA FE, N.M. -- Immigrants living in New Mexico illegally will not be covered by Gov. Bill Richardson's proposal for universal health care. Richardson, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, has said his goal is to ensure all New Mexicans have access to medical coverage. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:30:49 GMT)
Health Care High-Wire
Voters Want Balance between Health Care Reform and Curbing Deficit (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:41:36 GMT)
Myanmar People Turn to Thais for Jobs, Health Care
The military-led government in Myanmar has driven the country's economy and infrastructure into the ground. Many of its people cross the border to get better wages and basic health care. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:27:05 GMT)
Health Remains Issue For Pastor Accused Of Sex Crimes
The declining health of a former pastor charged with sexually abusing children who attended his church years ago might keep the man from ever standing trial. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:29:03 GMT)
Equal Coverage For Mental Health?
Q Why are my mental health benefits less generous than those that my insurance policy provides for other conditions? (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:12:31 GMT)
Elderly health costs growing slowly
Health care spending for people under 65 is growing faster than for those over that benchmark age, the government reported Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:33:04 GMT)
China ventures into privatized health
For China's ruling Communist Party, the private sector has emerged as an important partner as the authorities attempt to avert a mounting health care crisis. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:04:16 GMT)
Super-regulator to oversee health
The government plans to establish a new super regulator to oversee the health service with powers to fine hospitals and shut down wards. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:07:48 GMT)
Oregon to vote on children's health care
When Oregon residents weigh in Tuesday on whether to raise the state's cigarette tax to pay for an expansion of children's health care, their votes could resonate 3,000 miles away on Capitol Hill. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:31:28 GMT)
Health Tip: Relaxation Techniques
(HealthDay News) - Relaxation techniques are a great way to help you beat stress and sustain good health. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:59:34 GMT)
UnitedHealth offers personalized health plans
UnitedHealth is introducing a new health plan that it said lets individual employees of mid-sized companies personalize their health benefits. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:39:35 GMT)
Animal Health Swings to 1Q Profit
Animal Health International Inc. said Tuesday it swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit from a year-ago loss which included a hefty dividend on preferred shares. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:18:16 GMT)
Animal Health Affirms 2008 Guidance
Animal Health International Inc., which distributes animal health products, on Tuesday reaffirmed its fiscal 2008 revenue outlook below Wall Street expectations. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:50:54 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:59:28 GMT)
Leeches 'ruined student's health'
A mature student sues Swansea Institute, claiming his health was ruined by a tourism field trip in Sri Lanka. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:10:26 GMT)
The Health of the Nation: State By State
Vermont's on top and Mississippi's on the bottom of the United Health Foundation rankings. What factors were considered? (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:55:54 GMT)
Democrats Unveil Revised Health Care Plan
Democratic leaders in the state Legislature announced a revised health care reform plan Tuesday aimed at making sure every Californian has coverage. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:06:39 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Fifth planet found orbiting distant star … Environmental stress can cause cancer … Shuttle crew ready for return to Earth … OTC drugs may cut Parkinson's disease risk ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:53:23 GMT)
Accord sought on children's health bill
Congressional negotiators said Tuesday they were nearing agreement on a revised children's health bill that they believed would withstand President Bush's veto. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:01:55 GMT)
Official says the decision is a public health issue
This town of 4,700 may be the first municipality in the state to ban tattoo parlors and body piercing shops, saying contaminated needles pose a risk to public health. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:28:22 GMT)
A Model for Health Care That Pays for Quality
Seeing low fees for family doctors as a weak link in the nation?s health care system, some big employers and health insurers are seeking new ways to pay doctors to reward high-quality medical care. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:35:20 GMT)
China ventures into privatized health
For China's ruling Communist Party, the private sector has emerged as an important partner as the authorities attempt to avert a mounting health care crisis. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:59:00 GMT)
Health experts puzzled by mysterious Angola outbreak
International health officials are investigating the emergence of a mysterious disease in Angola that has killed at least four people and sickened more than 200. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 10:27:11 GMT)
Health finances come under fire
A troubled health board must strong leadership, auditors have said. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:48:28 GMT)
Governor Weighs Democrats' Health Offer
Schwarzenegger administration officials said Tuesday they were gratified by the compromise on health care reform that Democrats offered the previous day, but the two sides are still at odds over how much employers should pay. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:14:49 GMT)
S&P Lowers Health Management Outlook
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said Wednesday it lowered its outlook for hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc. to negative from stable, citing the company's financial performance and profile. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:15:54 GMT)
Health Care REIT Up on Full-Year Outlook
Shares of Health Care REIT Inc. edged higher Wednesday after the health care real estate investment trust reported third-quarter results in line with Wall Street expectations and narrowed its full-year outlook. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:20:02 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 7, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:59:49 GMT)
Accord sought on children's health bill
Congressional negotiators said Tuesday they were nearing agreement on a revised children's health bill that they believed would withstand President Bush's veto. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:12:26 GMT)
Nationwide Health 3Q Results Top Views
Health care real estate investment trust Nationwide Health Properties Inc. raised its full-year outlook after reporting third-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:17:58 GMT)
Lawmakers near deal on kids health bill
Congressional negotiators said Tuesday they were nearing agreement on a revised children's health bill that they believed would withstand President Bush's veto. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:52:34 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Space shuttle Discovery returns to Earth … Kids with Alzheimer's gene have deficits … Study determines how dinosaurs breathed … Treatment for cancer weight loss developed ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:53:33 GMT)
Health Care High-Wire
Voters Want Balance between Health Care Reform and Curbing Deficit (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:56:36 GMT)
WebMD Health Sets 2008 Earnings Guidance
WebMD Health Corp., which provides health information through its online portal, said Wednesday it expects 2008 earnings to be at least 34 percent higher than those expected for 2007. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:59:52 GMT)
India's Middle Class Gets Brand-Name Health Care
Medicine is changing around the world as incomes and expectations rise. Leading U.S. institutions, like Harvard, are at the forefront of a global health care movement, striking up partnerships overseas. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:56:08 GMT)
2 Pitt health officials honored
Two University of Pittsburgh health officials have received major awards in their respective fields. ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:21:17 GMT)
Murrysville dentist charged with health care fraud
A Murrysville dentist was charged with health care fraud yesterday. Roberto Michienzi was charged in a one-count criminal information in federal court. ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:31:30 GMT)
State moves on health insurance for children
Every child in Wisconsin will have access to affordable health insurance starting Feb. 1 through a sweeping... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:35:18 GMT)
Health improves as worries remain
Health in Wales is improving, but more action is needed to tackle obesity and smoking, says the chief medical officer. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:17:29 GMT)
Election Season to Affect Hospitals and Health Facilities Sector in Wall Street Transcript Report
67 WALL STREET, New York--November 8 2007--The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Hospitals & Health Facilities issue, a report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 46-page feature contains an expert roundtable and industry commentary through in-depth interviews with top management from 4 firms and 2 analysts. The full issue is ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
EnCana Upgraded, Cardinal Health Downgraded
Today's list of Upgrades includes EnCana, moving from "Blue to Green" and Downgrades includes Cardinal Health, moving in the opposite direction, from "Green to Blue". (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:28:00 GMT)
'Gifts of Gratitude' launched by Sun Health
Sun Health auxiliary launches ''Gifts of Gratitude'' program at local hospitals. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:53:25 GMT)
Pitt gets $4.8 million to address minority health disparity
The University of Pittsburgh will receive a $4.8 million grant over five years to establish a research center to improve health in the city's African-American population. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:38:39 GMT)
The Health Trust names Ferrer as CEO
Frederick J. Ferrer has been named CEO of The Health Trust. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:45:41 GMT)
A Little Wine, Sunlight Help Boost Women's Health
THURSDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Two of life's simple pleasures -- a glass of wine, a little time in the sun -- may have benefits for women's health. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:14 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:16 GMT)
Health program misplaced private info
A combined aid program for children without health insurance wrongly distributed the personal information of nearly 1,600 families in Alabama. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:23:28 GMT)
Two Counties Symbolize Health Divide
It's more than geography that separates McDowell County in southern West Virginia from Monongalia County on the Pennsylvania border. The two are separated by the overall quality of residents' health as well. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:24:26 GMT)
Health Net Creates COO Job, New Unit
Health Net Inc. said Thursday it named James Woys to the newly created position of chief operating officer and Stephen Lynch as president of its new health plan unit. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:33:01 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Scientists determine origin of cosmic rays ... Genetics help determine sexual orientation ... No effective meds for acute heart failure ... Climate change may cause ethical concerns ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:53:14 GMT)
Clinton: Blame me for health failure
Former President Clinton said Thursday that he is to blame for his administration's failed health care plan, not his wife, who spearheaded the effort. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:22:45 GMT)
Ark. unveils health program for workers
Arkansas state employees can earn days off for quitting smoking, eating more fruits and vegetables and other healthy changes under a new incentive program, Gov. Mike Beebe and health officials announced Thursday. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:27:54 GMT)
Congress defies Bush, hikes health care spending
The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday approved more money for education, job training and health care than the amount sought by President George W. Bush, challenging him to veto a bill that funds popular domestic programs. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:38:33 GMT)
Bill Clinton Says His Wife Took the Rap on Health Care
Senator Barack Obama responded by saying that Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton could not claim credit for trying to overhaul the nation?s health care system if she did not accept any of the blame. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:37:45 GMT)
Job cuts a risk of health mandate
Mandating that employers either provide workers with health care coverage or pay a fee to the state... (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:44:00 GMT)
How about a hot spring spa -- on health insurance?
Taiwan's hot springs operators have asked the government to let their customers claim soaks in the therapeutic mineral waters on health insurance. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:42:13 GMT)
Health Care Excuses
The reality is that the best foreign health care systems do as well or better than the U.S. system, while costing far less money. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:55:49 GMT)
Health insurer tied bonuses to dropping sick policyholders
One of the state's largest health insurers set goals and paid bonuses based in part on how many individual policyholders were dropped and how much money was saved. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:35:51 GMT)
Clinton: Blame Me for Health Failure
Former President Clinton said Thursday that he is to blame for his administration's failed health care plan, not his wife, who spearheaded the effort. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:56:26 GMT)
Japan: Employers Urged on Mental Health
Japan's employers should provide mental health services to workers suffering from depression and other illnesses, the government said Friday after reporting that more than 30,000 people killed themselves last year. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:46:18 GMT)
Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:00:20 GMT)
Patient data not taken in Central Health robbery
None of the items taken during a break-in a central Newfoundland health authority contain patient information, officials said. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:35:20 GMT)
How about a hot spring spa -- on health insurance?
Taiwan's hot springs operators have asked the government to let their customers claim soaks in the therapeutic mineral waters on health insurance. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:43:50 GMT)
Jankovic retires through ill health against Bartoli
World number three Jelena Jankovic was forced to retire from her final round-robin match in the WTA Championships on Friday because of ill health while trailing 6-1 1-0 against Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:37:47 GMT)
Health Alliance, insurer reach contract agreement
The Health Alliance and UnitedHealthcare have a deal. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:21:47 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
New insight into obesity gene triggers ... Pill linked to higher cervical cancer risk ... Report: Smoking rate decline hits wall ... FDA approves new warnings on anemia drugs ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:53:13 GMT)
Timing of health care law's penalties could pose risks for Romney
With the end of the year fast approaching, uninsured Massachusetts residents are scrambling to sign up for health care plans and avoid being among the first to face tax penalties for failing to get insurance before Dec. 31. (Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:47:48 GMT)
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