Previous 1 2 3 4
2008 Preview: Health care
Look for more health insurance changes in 2008 that will affect consumers, employers and insurers. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:14:55 GMT)
Prisoners' health costs: barely tracked and still high
The state has signed a new contract with Ohio State University Hospitals for prisoners' medical care, but otherwise has made little progress in reining in the stampeding cost of looking after the health-care needs of 50,000 inmates. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:56:30 GMT)
Health Ministry to implement 3 new initiatives in dentistry
SINGAPORE: The Health Ministry (MOH) has announced three new initiatives in dentistry which will come into effect from 1 January. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:40:01 GMT)
Health chief to kids: Stay away from 'piccolo' firecracker
MANILA, Philippines--The small firecracker known as the the "piccolo" and popular with children apparently packs a mean wallop, prompting the Department of Health (DoH) to issue a public warning against the pyrotechnic which it said should be banned for being dangerous and illegal. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 13:44:37 GMT)
Tough year for SA Health Department
Deaths, diseases and dismissals - amidst some developments – are what characterized South Africa's health sector this year. This was also the year that Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang was largely unable to carry out her duties for nearly six months due to ill-health. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:52:24 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:01:53 GMT)
Lee County Health Department honors local hospice volunteer
FORT MADISON - Lee County Health Department recently recognized Martha Lutenegger, Fort Madison, as Hospice volunteer of the year. Martha has been part of the Hospice team since spring 2006. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:27:04 GMT)
Calif. parents sue health insurer for son
A California couple are suing their health insurer after it decided to stop covering their severely disabled son's care. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 20:41:00 GMT)
Indiana family tired of health calls
State health officials in Indiana have apologized to a Noblesville family swamped by callers seeking insurance help. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:11:10 GMT)
Agenix Receives Final Payment of $1m from Animal Health Business Deal (AGX.AX, 00799917, 20071231)
Agenix reported that on 7 April 2006, the Company announced that IDEXX Laboratories, Inc of the US would pay $10m in cash in consideration for the assignment of the patents and other intangible assets of its AGEN Animal Health business and the granting to IDEXX of an exclusive distributorship for AGEN's animal health diagnostic products. The consideration was payable in parts, with $6.7m being ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:44:00 GMT)
Bush signs kids' health bill
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that extends a popular children's health insurance program after twice beating back attempts to expand it. Two times, Bush vetoed bills that would have covered more kids. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:02:14 GMT)
Jets coach Westhoff not returning due to health
Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff won't be back next season due to health concerns. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:39:16 GMT)
Which Intervention Would Do The Most To Improve The Health Of The Extreme Poor?
Experts were asked to name the one intervention that would improve the health of those living on less than $1 a day. The collected responses--from health researchers and activists, journalists, academics, and communities living in poverty--highlight effective, low tech, and remarkably cheap ways to make a profound difference to the lives of the poorest people on the planet. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:03:51 GMT)
San Francisco to expand health services despite court challenge
San Francisco will move ahead Wednesday with plans to expand health services for uninsured residents while appealing a federal court ruling that, if upheld, could thwart its trailblazing effort to achieve universal coverage. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:41:51 GMT)
New law extends health care coverage for students
Gov. Jim Doyle has approved legislation allowing college students to take a medical leave and retain health care coverage. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:11:27 GMT)
Small business seeks help on health care costs
Small businesses want legislators to help them find ways to offer more affordable health care coverage. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:11:47 GMT)
Arizona health program in peril
A state health program for small businesses faces an uncertain future, losing millions of dollars a year and struggling with the needs of a sick population. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 07:51:17 GMT)
New post to refine health service
A new role within the Isle of Man's Department of Health and Social Security is being created to ensure services provide value for money. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:40:45 GMT)
French Health Min Hails Impending Smoking Ban As Revolution
PARIS (AP)--France's ban on smoking in cafes and other public places, which starts Tuesday with the start of the new year, will be a "revolution" for the country, the health minister said Monday. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:26:29 GMT)
Health Highlights: Dec. 31, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:01:37 GMT)
Health Tip: The Dangers of Excessive Drinking
(HealthDay News) - While an occasional glass of wine has been shown to offer health benefits, drinking frequently or drinking too much can trigger serious health problems. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:01:40 GMT)
Individual health plan rates soaring
Tens of thousands of Washington residents who buy their own health insurance are feeling the pinch as insurers impose double-digit increases in premiums. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:10:48 GMT)
Health co-op is paying off in 2nd year
The second year was even better than the first for the Governmental Health Group of Rhode Island. Proving the old adage, “there’s strength in numbers,” the governmental health-insurance cooperative reported growing savings and reserves, according to a recent audit. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:54:00 GMT)
Despite ruling, San Francisco to expand health services
San Francisco will move ahead Wednesday with plans to expand health services for uninsured residents while appealing a federal court ruling that, if upheld, could thwart its trailblazing effort to achieve universal coverage. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:35:56 GMT)
NKU cancels community memberships at health center
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS -Northern Kentucky University is canceling community memberships to the A.D. Albright Health Center due to insurance costs. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:11:38 GMT)
CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at The JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 7th
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be speaking to investors at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 7, 2008. Mr. Ryan is scheduled to speak at approximately 11:00a.m. ET. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:17:08 GMT)
Health author to spend 2008 touring
Health author Jordan Rubin said he planned to hit the road during 2008, crisscrossing the United States to combat fat. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:11:10 GMT)
No Health Care? Higher Fines in Mass.
The cost of not having health insurance in Massachusetts is going up. When the new year begins Tuesday, most residents who remain uninsured will face monthly fines that could total as much as $912 for individuals and $1,824 for couples by the end of 2008, according to penalty guidelines unveiled by the Department of Revenue on Monday. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:56:19 GMT)
Appeals court delays ruling on SF's landmark health care plan
Employers in San Francisco are off the hook, at least for now, in the city's attempt to make them share the cost of an expanded program of health care for the uninsured. City officials had asked a federal appeals court for an emergency order that would have... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:31:26 GMT)
Appeals court delays ruling on SF's landmark health care plan
San Francisco's first-in-the-nation program to provide health care for the uninsured will expand Wednesday, but employers won't have to share the cost, at least for now. City officials had asked a federal appeals court for an emergency order that would have... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:50:04 GMT)
Previous 1 2 3 4
|
