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Health system gets rid of drug freebies
By STEVE KARNOWSKI MINNEAPOLIS -- When a Duluth-based operator of hospitals and clinics purged the pens, notepads, coffee mugs and other promotional trinkets that drug companies had given its doctors over the years, it took 20 shopping carts to haul the loot away. The purge underscored SMDC Health System's decision to join the growing movement to ban gifts to doctors from drug companies. SMDC ... (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:22:06 GMT)
Clegg attacks health 'inequality'
The NHS is one of the most unequal health services in the world, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg tells the BBC. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:58:46 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:00:45 GMT)
Tai Sophia offers free health classes
Southern Howard Briefs Tai Sophia Institute, 7750 Montpelier Road, North Laurel, will offer a week of free introductory movement and health classes to the public. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:04:41 GMT)
Health ministry criticised for poor performance
ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Health came under scathing attack from members of the Federal National Council (FNC) for its poor performance. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:53:28 GMT)
Key health issues divide Dems, Reps
The Bush administration's health agenda this year will consist largely of fending off Democratic lawmakers until a new president and Congress take charge. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:04:52 GMT)
Key health issues divide both parties
The Bush administration's health agenda this year will consist largely of fending off Democratic lawmakers until a new president and Congress take charge. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:12:25 GMT)
Health observers expect policy battles
The Bush administration's health agenda this year will consist largely of fending off Democratic lawmakers. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:25:12 GMT)
Seeking the cure for health care
For millions of Texans, a lack of health insurance delivers a daily worry. Consider Talina Pittman, 24, of Boyd. Due to different jobs and situations she has had to switch on and off from health coverage throughout the years. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:03:53 GMT)
Compromise on Health Care Unlikely in D.C. This Year
Democrats want greater federal role in negotiating health insurance for kids, prices for prescriptions, but Republican health secretary is preparing for philosophical argument over role of government. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:53:44 GMT)
Key health issues divide both parties
By KEVIN FREKING The Bush administration's health agenda this year will consist largely of fending off Democratic lawmakers until a new president and Congress take charge. In a preview of what is ahead, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt says the administration will work to limit the government's role in the delivery of health care. That goal is at odds with several Democratic ... (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:50:51 GMT)
Health of Indonesia's Suharto slightly worsens: doctors
The health of Indonesia's Suharto has suffered a slight setback, with his doctors saying Monday that the 86-year-old former dictator's digestive system is not functioning properly. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:03:59 GMT)
Little-known Health Security Act could make a splash thanks to two studies
Buried in the talk about health insurance is the fact that an alternative to Gov. Bill Richardson's Health Solutions New Mexico universal coverage plan has been introduced in the state Senate. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:13:18 GMT)
Ind. company begins offering high-deductible health plans
An Indiana company wants to make high-deductible health insurance plans more attractive by providing a way to reduce the out-of-pocket expense for members. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:13:28 GMT)
Survey: Public backs employer health mandate
More than 80 percent of Americans think employers should be required to provide health insurance to their workers or pay into a fund to help cover them. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:16:56 GMT)
Health Net triples outreach to members
Health Net, which provides health insurance to 170,000 people in the East Bay, is expanding its five-year-old health coaching program. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:36:21 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 14, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:34:40 GMT)
Political unrest threatens world health: WHO chief
Post-election violence in Kenya and unrest in Gaza showed how political turmoil can threaten public health, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:23:32 GMT)
KU business school offers animal health MBA
The Kansas City Animal Health Corridor announced a new master's in business administration program designed to train new management leaders for area animal health companies. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:55:31 GMT)
Franciscan Health System president and CEO, Joe Wilczek, looks ahead
For the past 10 years, Joe Wilczek, 61, has led Tacoma’s Franciscan Health System as president and CEO. He has seen the enterprise grow from three hospitals to four, with another due next year. When he began there were six primary and specialty care clinics; the group now counts 46 in Pierce, King and Kitsap counties. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:18:07 GMT)
Police seek bogus health visitor
A phoney health visitor talks her way into a home in the Forest of Dean. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:23:10 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:01:47 GMT)
Canadian Report on SARS Cites Health System Failures
TORONTO, Jan. 9 -- The SARS epidemic that killed 44 people in Ontario in 2003 spread because of a shoddy public health system and inadequate safety practices, according to an investigative commission report released Tuesday. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:24:04 GMT)
Asda admits health and safety breaches after father is killed by swinging car park barrier
Supermarket giant Asda today admitted health and safety breaches over the death of a 37-year-old father of three after an incident in a store car park. Kenneth Farr was struck by an unsecured steel swing barrier at Asda in Cardiff Bay, South Wales, on May 14 2002 (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:37:22 GMT)
Universal health care edging back into spotlight in WA
Moving against the grain in a year of low expectations, the state Senate's health care chairwoman on Monday unveiled an ambitious universal health care plan, bankrolled by payroll taxes, that she hopes to implement by 2010. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:12:16 GMT)
IBA Health (ASX:IBA) Present An Open Briefing With Chairman Gary Cohen
Sydney, Australia, Jan 22, 2008 - (ABN Newswire) - IBA Health (ASX:IBA) Present An Open Briefing With Chairman Gary Cohen on "Financial Strength"Record of interview:corporatefile.com.auIBA Health Group Limited had estimated debt of AUD345 million as at the end of December 2007. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:53:00 GMT)
Ballarat Health to take Kryal Castle raves to VCAT
Ballarat Health Services will take its concerns about the raves at Kryal Castle, near Ballarat, to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:19:00 GMT)
No improvements in health of Soeharto: doctors
The health of former Indonesian president Soeharto is showing no signs of improvement as he enters his 19th day of hospitalisation, his doctors said Tuesday. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:49:41 GMT)
Universal health care bill unveiled with dire chances
OLYMPIA -- Moving against the grain in a year of low expectations, the state Senate's health care chairwoman unveiled Monday an ambitious universal health care plan, bankrolled by payroll taxes, that she hopes to implement by 2010. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:23:28 GMT)
Housing and health cash bonanza
Housing and health are the big winners in Peter Robinson's first budget as NI Finance Minister. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:03:36 GMT)
Health minister is standing down
Guernsey's health minister is the third senior politician to announce he is not standing for re-election. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:22:20 GMT)
KU business school offers animal health MBA
The Kansas City Animal Health Corridor announced a new master's in business administration program designed to train new management leaders for area animal health companies. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:32:10 GMT)
Health products maker J&J says 4Q profit rose nearly 10 percent
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Health care products maker Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter profit increase of nearly 10 percent as revenues jumped by double digits despite declines in sales of two key product lines. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:30:21 GMT)
Studies paint mixed health picture of caffeine
Two new studies paint a conflicting health picture for women coffee drinkers, with one suggesting caffeine may lower the risk of ovarian cancer and the other showing it doubles the chances of miscarriage. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:54:58 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:02:17 GMT)
Wal-Mart notes health benefit boost
Retailer says number of its uninsured workers fell by 20 percent. LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores said Tuesday that its rate of uninsured employees dropped by more than 20 percent in the last year, fueled in part by its new health care plans for workers. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:23:42 GMT)
Health-care forum planned today
The Springfield Health Care Justice Committee will present a seminar on the role of health-care reform in the upcoming presidential election. The seminar, “Election ’08 — Health Care NOW!,” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Illinois State Library atrium, 300 S. Second St. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:36:51 GMT)
Gaza: Health care under threat, says UN agency
Gaza: Health care under threat, says UN agency (AKI) - The United Nations' World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern about the stress on health services in Gaza and the suffering caused by the closure of border checkpoints.In a statement released on Tuesday, WHO director-general Margaret Chan, said the absence of electrical power arising from fuel shortages, and ... (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:43:41 GMT)
Wal-Mart Says More Than Half Its Workers Have Health Insurance
The giant discount retailer said that, after it introduced a revised health plan last fall, the number of workers who signed up reached 50.2 percent of its 1.4 million employees. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:21:39 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 15, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:15:32 GMT)
Wal-Mart Is Piloting E-Health Record System
A small number of employees have been given secure access to digitized information -- such as prescription drug records, lab results, and more -- about their own personal health. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:30:00 GMT)
Indian health bill draws veto threat
The Bush administration on Tuesday threatened to veto Senate legislation designed to improve health care on American Indian reservations, objecting to expanded labor provisions in the bill. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:51:34 GMT)
Wal-Mart Says More Than Half Its Workers Have Its Health Insurance
Wal-Mart, the nation?s largest private employer, said more than half of its U.S. workers had enrolled in the company?s health insurance plan. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:51:39 GMT)
Bush Threatens Veto of Indian Health Care Bill
The Bush administration threatened to veto Senate legislation designed to improve health care on Indian reservations. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:37:59 GMT)
Suharto's health takes new downturn
The health of former Indonesian dictator Suharto deteriorated Wednesday, with a potentially lethal infection spreading through his body, his doctors said. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:05:50 GMT)
Health of Indonesia's Suharto worsens: doctors
The health of Indonesia's Suharto is getting worse, his doctors said Wednesday as the president succumbed to infections 20 days after being hospitalised. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:52:13 GMT)
£5m to tackle 'health inequality'
A centre for excellence is to be established on Tyneside to tackle health problems across the North East. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:51:35 GMT)
Suharto's health takes new downturn
The health of 86-year-old former Indonesian dictator Suharto deteriorated Wednesday, with a potentially lethal infection spreading through his body, his doctors said. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:47:21 GMT)
S.F. Wins Round in Health Insurance Battle
A federal court has cleared the way for San Francisco to start charging employers for the health-care costs of uninsured employees. Restaurant owners have sued to block the ordinance, but for now the court says the city has the right to begin collecting premiums. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:19:07 GMT)
Snellville school cafeteria now passes health inspection
Gwinnett County health inspectors returned to Pharr Elementary Tuesday, nearly a week after the school failed its regular health inspection. This time the Snellville school earned a 91 out of 100. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:56:49 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 23, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:02:51 GMT)
IMS Health Lobbied on Electronic Records
IMS Health Inc. paid Wexler & Walker Public Policy Associates $220,000 in the second half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:38:27 GMT)
Veto of Children?s Health Plan Stands
WASHINGTON House Democratic leaders failed again on Wednesday to override President Bush?s veto of a bill to expand a popular children?s health insurance program. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:42:01 GMT)
House fails to override health bill veto
For the second time in three months, the House failed Wednesday to override President Bush's veto of a bill that would greatly increase spending on a popular children's health insurance program. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:21:26 GMT)
Report: Dems likely to boost health care
Democratic voters are far more dissatisfied with the nation's health care system than their Republican counterparts and much more likely to support a substantial increase in government spending to expand health coverage, a new report says. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:07:21 GMT)
Health changes matter more to Democrats: study
Only half as many Republicans as Democrats want to expand health insurance coverage for the uninsured, according to a survey in states holding early contests to choose party candidates for the U.S. presidential election. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:28:30 GMT)
Fact Check: Clinton, Obama & health care
Hillary Rodham Clinton says Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama has shifted his position on whether the United States should institute a "single-payer" health-care system that is run by the government. It's an idea many health-care experts think is the best way to ensure coverage for all, but that many consumers reject as a move toward socialized medicine. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:47:34 GMT)
A fight with your spouse could be good for health: study
A good fight with your spouse could be good for the health, a new study has found. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:36:33 GMT)
Suharto's health deteriorates
The health of former Indonesian dictator Suharto has deteriorated, with a potentially lethal infection spreading through his body, his doctors said. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:16:14 GMT)
Veto Stands on Measure to Expand Health Plan
Democrats cited the economy?s downturn as a reason to expand a health insurance program for children, but the House sustained President Bush?s veto of the measure. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:38:24 GMT)
Earnings Rise 7% at Health Insurer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The quarterly profit at WellPoint, the largest United States health insurer, rose 7 percent, but an unexpected rise in the percentage of revenue used to cover medical costs helped push down its shares. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:39:17 GMT)
Employers put health coverage in workers' hands
Nick Trikolas plans to drop health insurance for his employees and give them money to buy their own coverage. He says doing so will put him in the vanguard of a movement by employers searching for answers to rising health costs. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:03:22 GMT)
Suharto's health improves slightly
Former Indonesian dictator Suharto ate half a biscuit Thursday as his health improved marginally but he remained in critical condition and attached to a ventilator, doctors said. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:03:52 GMT)
Major health programme unveiled
A major health improvement programme is to be rolled out across the Highlands and Islands and Grampian. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:23:27 GMT)
AS SEEN ON TV: Answers to Your Questions About Heart Health
Dr. Tim Johnson answered your questions about heart health. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:59:05 GMT)
New Delay in Governor's Health Care Push
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's push to overhaul California's health care system faced stiff resistance Wednesday from Democratic lawmakers who shrank from the proposal as the state's nonpartisan analyst warned it could cost more than expected. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:33:02 GMT)
Belichick won't discuss Brady's health
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick stayed true to form Thursday, refusing to discuss Tom Brady's health a few days after the quarterback was photographed limping through New York with a cast on his right foot. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:32:30 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 24, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:02:56 GMT)
N.M.: Health Plan Debuts to Mixed Review
The governor's health coverage plan, his priority in the current session, debuted before a legislative committee to mixed reviews. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:10:55 GMT)
Belichick won't discuss Brady's health
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick stayed true to form Thursday, refusing to discuss Tom Brady's health a few days after the quarterback was photographed limping in New York with a cast on his right foot. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:10:31 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Study finds women have thicker skulls … Astronomers study asteroid nearing Earth … New proteins are linked to Alzheimer's … CDC to study mysterious skin condition ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:58:18 GMT)
Earnings Rise 7% at Health Insurer
INDIANAPOLIS — The quarterly profit at WellPoint, the largest United States health insurer, rose 7 percent, but an unexpected rise in the percentage of revenue used to cover medical costs helped push down its shares. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:40:13 GMT)
Wal-Mart Health Plan Gains
Half of Wal-Mart employees have signed up for its health care plan, only a slight increase from last year but a gain for the company as it continues to battle labor unions over its treatment of workers. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:06:20 GMT)
Edwards Says the Public Will Drive Health Policy
John Edwards said it would be fine if his health care proposal evolved into a federalized system. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:29:42 GMT)
Fallon Community Health plan reports data breach
Fallon Community Health plan says some Medicare information on about 30,000 Senior Plan members was unprotected on a computer stolen earlier this month. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:59:23 GMT)
Black lawmakers tout health care
Black state lawmakers joined forces with health care advocates on the State House steps Thursday to push presidential candidates to make health care available for more Americans. Leaders of the state chapter of Americans for Health Care want candidates to offer ideas to extend health insurance to those lacking it and improving preventive care without passing along much of the cost to ... (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:16:42 GMT)
Caring Hearts takes new approach to home health care
Caring Hearts takes new approach to home health care (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:31:45 GMT)
Belichick won't discuss Brady's health
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick stayed true to form Thursday, refusing to discuss Tom Brady's health a few days after the quarterback was photographed limping in New York with a cast on his right foot. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:10:08 GMT)
Arrest over bogus health caller
A woman is arrested in connection with a report of a bogus health visitor calling at a house in the Forest of Dean. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:02:09 GMT)
Iemma on notice: fix health or lose it
The crisis-ridden NSW health system faces fresh demands for a hospital shake-up. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:57:38 GMT)
Climate change poses a huge threat to human health
Climate change will have a huge impact on human health and bold environmental policy decisions are needed now to protect the world’s population, according to the author of an article published in the BMJ today. The threat to human health is of a more fundamental kind than is the threat to the world’s economic system, says Professor McMichael, a Professor of public health from the Australian ... (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:40:17 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:01:27 GMT)
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– Too much meat leads to serious health problems. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:15:11 GMT)
U.S. states lead in rush to reform health care
Matt Oglevie makes a good living as a self-employed house painter, is healthy and has no family to worry about. But he has been looking for a night job so he can get health insurance. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:28:48 GMT)
Schools' mental health headache
Schools say they do not get enough support from local services when dealing with pupils who have mental health problems. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:32:29 GMT)
States lead in rush to reform health care
Matt Oglevie makes a good living as a self-employed house painter, is healthy and has no family to worry about. But he has been looking for a night job so he can get health insurance. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:11:22 GMT)
California universal health care plan in doubt
California may be losing its chance to set the U.S. agenda for providing health care to millions of uninsured as lawmakers on Friday said a bill supported by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to do just that is on its deathbed. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:43:46 GMT)
Smart Firms Can Lower Health Insurance Costs
As much as you want to provide group health insurance as a benefit to your employees, the soaring costs can drive you away. Smaller employers can face a particularly tough challenge if one or more of their workers suffer from a serious, chronic illness. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:47:28 GMT)
Smart Firms Can Lower Health Insurance Costs
As much as you want to provide group health insurance as a benefit to your employees, the soaring costs can drive you away. Smaller employers can... (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:47:28 GMT)
Beating The Odds In Health Care Investing
Venrock's Roberts, the highest-ranking health care investor on the Forbes Midas List. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:10:53 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Scientists create bacterial chromosome... Long ring finger holds health risk... Military eyes new robotic vision system... Scientists update climate change position... Health/Science news from UPI. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:28:18 GMT)
No Apparent Link Between Two Fatal Cases of Meningitis, Health Officials Say
Health officials say the deaths — a day apart at schools that are a 30-minute drive from each other — are probably a coincidence, with no link between the two cases. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:56:22 GMT)
Independence of proposed Cook health system board questioned
Critics say members won't be independent A plan to create an independent board to oversee daily operations of the Cook County health system is coming under fire, even as the final details are hammered out. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:53:12 GMT)
Health officials: Protect children from pertussis
County health officials are urging all Lopez and Orcas island residents with a persistent cough to see their health care provider for evaluation, testing and treatment of pertussis (whooping cough). (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:22:12 GMT)
New Autumn Health Care building officially opens
ZANESVILLE - Autumn Health Care of Zanesville has opened the doors of its new, state-of-the-art nursing and rehab facility just off of Northpointe Drive. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:22:39 GMT)
More Hit Cost Limit On Health Insurance
A small but growing number of American families beset by major medical problems are learning the hard way that simply having health insurance is sometimes not enough. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:01:31 GMT)
Spousal Spats May Have Health Benefits
New research on marriage and health shows that married couples who express anger may outlive those who suppress anger. The key is for both spouses to be comfortable expressing anger, rather than one or both suppressing anger, researchers say. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:28:36 GMT)
Underlying Problems Threaten Economy's Health
A wild week for financial markets highlighted many concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. But how serious is the issue? One long-term issue: Mortgage debt and credit-card debt have roughly doubled since 2000. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:46:43 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 26, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:02:08 GMT)
Buswell attacks 'part-time Health Minister'
The Western Australian Opposition has launched a fresh attack on the state's Health Minister Jim McGinty, claiming he is to blame for problems in the health system and should be replaced. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:16:00 GMT)
More Hitting Cost Limit on Health Benefits
A small but growing number of American families beset by major medical problems are learning the hard way that simply having health insurance is sometimes not enough. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:21:58 GMT)
Health care events to empower area women
The Sidney Health Center will kick off their new “Live it up!” program on Feb. 11. The program is specifically designed for women in hopes of empowering them. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:05:11 GMT)
ECU delays health waiver
East Carolina University won't require undergraduates to carry health insurance next school year, but an insurance mandate may come in fall 2009. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:38:10 GMT)
Health Issues from Sewage Spills
You may be asking what health risks come from a sewage spill like that one... And if the area will ever be safe again. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:06:04 GMT)
Health care costs stress small firms
1/83/8 PHILADELPHIA | Frank Manzo keeps doing the math, trying to figure out how he can still offer health insurance to his employees. His 28-employee tech-staffing company, Computer Methods Corp., charges clients $35 an hour for help desk workers. He pays them $25 an hour. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:29:26 GMT)
Groups target making health care affordable for hospitality workers
With health insurance costs expected to rise again in 2008, a variety of local groups are looking for ways to make coverage more available and affordable. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:43:35 GMT)
Million$ to boost region's health
One of Rochester's newest and wealthiest foundations is prepared to spend millions to improve the health of our community — but it also has a few problems of its own to deal with, including avoiding the appearance of conflicts of interest. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:44:08 GMT)
Week in review Health plan D.O.A.?
BILL ON LIFE SUPPORT: Senate Health Committee delays vote on health care reform bill amid wide speculation it would not pass. The lowdown: Killed in committee? (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:21:13 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 27, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:01:06 GMT)
More money, less health
An acclaimed journalist says $700 billion in excessive spending on drugs and high-tech health care actually makes millions of Americans sicker By now you surely know the U.S. health care system is massively messed up. But the question is why. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:55:09 GMT)
Health coalition picks top exec
After a nationwide search, the Solano Coalition for Better Health (SCBH) recently named Rosalia Velazquez as its executive director. Ms. Velazquez brings more than 25 years experience in nonprofit management and fundraising to the Coalition. As the executive director, she oversees strategic planning, manages program development and implementation, develops collaborative partnerships to achieve (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:33:22 GMT)
Hope dims for OK of health bill
SACRAMENTO - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's ambitious yearlong bid to overhaul the state's health care system is in serious trouble - and could collapse as early as Monday in a Senate committee. Approved by the Assembly last month after months of painstaking negotiations with Speaker Fabian Nunez, D-Los Angeles, the plan has found few friends in the Senate. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:34:12 GMT)
City workers brace for health plan hikes
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- City teachers, cops, sanitation workers, corrections officers and firefighters are just some of the four million people statewide who could see changes in their health insurance if the not-for-profit giants HIP and GHI -- which together cover 93 percent of city workers -- succeed in their quest to converge and transform into a for-profit company. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:36:04 GMT)
It's your business: Market Place to host oral health fair for kids
Here's something even grumpy shoppers (guys, toddlers, you know who you are) can smile about: Free dental exams for all kids who stop by an oral health fair at Market Place Mall next Saturday. Dentists will be on hand to provide free exams and screenings in the Macy's court area of the mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:23:30 GMT)
Health secretary denies new funding claims
Health Secretary Alan Johnson denied any wrongdoing Sunday in a new funding row swirling around premier Gordon Brown's Labour party following the resignation of another top politician three days ago. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:47:49 GMT)
Health-Care Ideas Had Few Allies in Congress
The most favorable reception that President Bush's proposed tax deduction for health insurance got on Capitol Hill last year was the GOP applause that followed the line about it in the State of the Union speech. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:45:09 GMT)
Health Care Bill Vote Set For Monday
SACRAMENTO — Battered by an unfavorable fiscal analysis and an ailing state budget, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's $14 billion health care expansion bill faces a potentially decisive vote Monday. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:48:43 GMT)
Kagen prepares salvo in health care reform battle
APPLETON For nearly a year, U.S. Rep. Steve Kagen has been promising northeastern Wisconsin constituents that legislation to reform the health care system is on its way to the House floor. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:49:13 GMT)
California Governor?s Plan for Health Care in Trouble
A California Senate health committee is expected to vote against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger?s widely promoted and potentially legacy-defining universal health care bill. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:58:44 GMT)
Indiana U., Church and Dwight Target Nation's Sexual Health
To address critical sexual health issues facing citizens across the U.S., the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University has entered into a 3-year agreement with one of the world's leading sexual health products companies, Church & Dwight, maker of Trojan brand condoms. The agreement establishes the IU center as a strategic research, education and consulting partner with Trojan. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:32:59 GMT)
Analysts pitch health stocks as remedy for investors' ills
Many stockpickers are advising that health care could be a key ingredient of a thriving investment portfolio in 2008, and several Greater Baltimore stocks across the medical industry spectrum could benefit from the attention. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:38:11 GMT)
Dozens of health care proposals expected
Once the final report from Colorado's Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform lands on lawmakers' desks Jan. 31, a flood of proposals is expected -- all aimed at changing the way health care is delivered and paid for in Colorado. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:40:21 GMT)
Health Department to hold heart sessions
The Rock Island County Health Department will hold weekly sessions to promote Heart Health for Women from 10-11 a.m. every Thursday at the Health Department, 2112 25th Ave., Rock Island. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:44:52 GMT)
Inverness buying Georgia health services firm
Inverness Medical Innovations said Monday the company has inked an agreement to buy a Georgia-based health enhancement services firm for about $1.18 billion. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:05:19 GMT)
Indian health minister tells Bollywood stars to stop smoking
Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have been told by India's health minister to stop setting a bad example by smoking in public. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:44:26 GMT)
State mental health bills’ drift: Don’t opt out like Pierce County
The state has been running the Pierce County mental health system since Jan. 1. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:31:47 GMT)
Prince Market Research spins off health care division
Prince Market Research has spun off a branch devoted exclusively to the health care industry. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:52:48 GMT)
10,000th baby born at Sun Health's Nesting Place
A 7-pound, 4-ounce boy born to Surprise parents this week marked a milestone at the rapidly expanding Sun Health Del E. Webb Hospital obstetrical unit in Sun City West. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:06:25 GMT)
Health insurance co-payments studied
Medical scientists determined small health insurance co-payments have a big effect on U.S. mammography rates. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:28:18 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:02:27 GMT)
Hydrocolloids' health benefits extended
A growing number of studies are looking at the potential of hydrocolloids as health ingredients. However, hydrocolloids are currently used in foods at levels is well below that needed to exert a physiological effect, with the exception of gum arabic in Slim Fast. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:18:55 GMT)
EU health chief uses food labels to fight obesity
The European Union's health chief wants to introduce tougher food labeling rules to combat the growing problem of obesity across Europe, but is facing stiff political and industrial opposition. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:05:11 GMT)
Marriott E-Health Record System Spots Medical Mishaps
The Web-based personal health record system combines medical and personal data in an effort to lower medical costs and errors, and get patients to take more responsibility for their health. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:50:00 GMT)
Advertising an in-home health business
Dear FSB: I have started an in-home health business and want to know the best way to get my company off the ground. Also, what's the best way to advertise it? (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:00:11 GMT)
CA Committee Blocks Gov's Health Push
The Senate Health Committee on Monday rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's effort to reform the state's health care system, voting it down 7-1. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:52:33 GMT)
Health-Care Funds
Health-care funds seem to have stemmed the bleeding caused by the economic slowdown. This week we screened for health-care funds with above average performance records and cheap annual expenses. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:23:05 GMT)
California universal health care bill falls short
A California Senate committee voted on Monday to kill a closely watched bill that would have provided health-care insurance to millions of state residents at an estimated cost of more than $14 billion. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:03:59 GMT)
Calif. Health Initiative on Deathbed
The California Senate's health committee effectively killed an ambitious proposal to create a near-universal health-care system, dealing a major political defeat yesterday to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a setback to similar efforts nationally. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:43:57 GMT)
Calif. Senate panel blocks health push
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's effort to retool the state's health care system ran aground Monday after some lawmakers raised concerns that it was too costly for the cash-strapped state. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:29:57 GMT)
California Senate Panel Rejects Health Coverage Proposal
The vote rejecting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger?s proposal was a blow to universal health care coverage in California and possibly to its prospects nationwide. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:24:13 GMT)
38 Points - Partisan Gap Over Providing Health Insurance to the Uninsured
A late January Pew poll finds a widening partisan divide on top priorities for the president and Congress; the largest gap is recorded on the issue of extending health insurance to the currently uninsured with 65% of Democrats and 27% of Republicans saying it should be a top priority. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT)
Schwarzenegger's Universal Health Plan Scuttled by Budget Woes
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- California lawmakers said they must contend with the state's growing budget crisis before they reconsider Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to provide health insurance for everyone in the most populous U.S. state. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:04:57 GMT)
Calif. Senate Panel Blocks Health Push
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's effort to retool the state's health care system ran aground Monday after some lawmakers raised concerns that it was too costly for the cash-strapped state. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:28:57 GMT)
Cardinal Health shares up; 2nd-period adjusted net exceeds view
Cardinal Health shares jumped more than 5% at one point after the pharmaceutical-distribution giant reported second-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:43:59 GMT)
U.K. National Health Service Productivity Declined Since 2001
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Productivity in Britain's hospitals and surgeries declined every year between 2001 and 2005 after Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour administration more than doubled spending growth on health. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:50:00 GMT)
Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:02:04 GMT)
Cardinal Health 2Q Falls 56 Percent
Cardinal Health Inc. Tuesday reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter, but the health care products and services provider lowered its full-year 2008 earnings guidance, citing several factors hurting its largest operating segment. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:13:58 GMT)
S&P Cuts Rating on WellCare Health Plans
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday lowered its rating on WellCare Health Plans Inc. following the resignations of three of the managed care provider's top executives. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:46:10 GMT)
Calif. Health Initiative on Deathbed
The California Senate's health committee effectively killed an ambitious proposal to create a near-universal health-care system, dealing a major political defeat yesterday to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a setback to similar efforts nationally. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:34:35 GMT)
California regulators to audit health insurers
California's insurance commissioner said on Tuesday he would audit the state's leading health insurers as regulators pursue more than $1 billion in penalties related to alleged claims violations at UnitedHealth Group Inc's PacifiCare unit. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:53:42 GMT)
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