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Hunger, poor health care kill 16 in Congo jail: U.N.
Hunger and lack of health care have killed 16 detainees, some never convicted of a crime, at a prison in central Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of the year, the United Nations said on Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:48:31 GMT)
British patients put public health care system to the test
Recent cases of Briton's having trouble with receiving care under the National Health Service, including a cancer-patient, Debbie Hirst, have exposed fundamental contradictions between policy and practice in the system, and tested its founding philosophy to its very limits. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:53:19 GMT)
Use of Private Care Tests British Health System
Britain is wrestling with how to handle patients who want to pay for parts of their treatment while receiving the rest free from the health service. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:49:33 GMT)
Unfair health care? Three families struggle with costs, coverage
At age 49, small-business owner Jacqueline Church Simonds doesn’t want to gamble by going without health insurance but she considers the price she pays for that peace of mind exorbitant. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:46:06 GMT)
States act to protect individual health insurance coverage
Lawmakers in several states are limiting insurers' ability to cancel health policies for consumers who buy their own coverage. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:05:06 GMT)
Health Records May Lack Certain Privacy Protection
More than 200 vendors are vying to provide digital-health records to consumers. But that convenience could cost patients their privacy, leaving them vulnerable to marketers and others looking to mine health information. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:44:35 GMT)
Google to store patients' health records
Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:01:11 GMT)
Google to store patients' health records in test of new service
Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader. The pilot... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:44:31 GMT)
Google stores patients' health records
Testing new service, the Internet search company posts health records of thousands of volunteers on a secured site. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:10:55 GMT)
Google will store health records
Google will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:13:17 GMT)
Google to Manage Clinic Health Records
Google will test a new online medical record service with a hospital group in Cleveland, Ohio, allowing patients to control who gets to see their health information. The two organizations hope the trial will lead to the creation of a national system for sharing electronic medical records. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:05:00 GMT)
Paul Gascoigne detained under Mental Health Act
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was being treated for mental health problems Thursday, a day after being detained by police. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:28:08 GMT)
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne detained under Mental Health Act
GATESHEAD, England - Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was being treated for mental health problems Thursday, a day after being detained by police at a hotel. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:07:00 GMT)
Raymond James plays matchmaker in home health deal
The Raymond James Health Care Investment Banking Group played a key role in the planned $395 million acquisition of TLC Health Care Services Inc. by Amedisys Inc. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:42:24 GMT)
'Gazza' sectioned under mental health act
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been arrested and sectioned under the Mental Health Act, police said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:42:58 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:03:14 GMT)
Teradata signs deal with health insurer
Teradata Corp. is increasing its presence in the health care and pharmaceutical industries. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:11:58 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:40:27 GMT)
Los Angeles launches actoin against health insurer
The Los Angeles city attorney launched a wide-ranging legal action on Thursday against one of California's biggest health insurance providers, accusing it of illegally selling policies to customers and then denying them coverage when they fell ill. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:20:12 GMT)
Google testing online health record service
A US medical clinic revealed on Thursday that it is helping Google test a much-anticipated online health record service that promises to compete with one launched last year by Microsoft. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:16:27 GMT)
Recruiting African health workers a crime: Lancet
Rich countries are poaching so many African health workers that the practice should be viewed as a crime, a team of international disease experts said on Thursday. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:40:30 GMT)
Google to store patients' health records
Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:29:17 GMT)
Google Health Begins Its Preseason at Cleveland Clinic
Google’s technology for personal health records, which is still in development, is getting a big endorsement from the Cleveland Clinic. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:39:54 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:47:19 GMT)
Time Runs Short to Decide Albany Health Care Cuts
ALBANY — Gov. Eliot Spitzer has not called anyone in the health care lobby a crybaby this year. At least not yet. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:54:07 GMT)
Clinton, Obama Skirmish Over Cuba Policy, Health Care in Debate
Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama skirmished over how to deal with a new regime in Cuba and their approach to expanding health insurance coverage during a debate last night in Texas. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:29:45 GMT)
On Health Care, Affordability and Comprehensiveness
Most experts argue that the debate between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama on health care is essentially over semantics. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:45:24 GMT)
Community Health Sells Ireland Hospital
Hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. said Friday the company sold one of its hospitals in Dublin, Ireland to an Irish private company for an undisclosed amount. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:11:54 GMT)
England's children are getting fatter: health department
Nearly one in four children aged four to five and almost a third of all 10- to 11-year-olds in England are obese or overweight, according to a study by Britain's Department of Health. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:20:45 GMT)
Google testing online health record service
A US medical clinic revealed on Thursday that it is helping Google test a much-anticipated online health record service that promises to compete with one launched last year by Microsoft. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:29:20 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 22, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:02:03 GMT)
Community Health Rises on Mixed Outlook
Shares of hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. rose Friday after the company said it sold one of its hospitals in Ireland and reported 2008 earnings guidance in line with estimates but a disappointing sales outlook. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:12:33 GMT)
Cardinal Health Spent $1.6M on Lobbying
Medical products company Cardinal Health spent nearly $1.6 million lobbying the federal government last year on laws affecting drug regulation and Medicare. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:42:17 GMT)
England's children are getting fatter: health department
Nearly one in four children aged four to five and almost a third of all 10- to 11-year-olds in England are obese or overweight, according to a study by Britain's Department of Health. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:54:06 GMT)
Health Savings Account Answers
Editor's note: This story has been updated since Congress passed a bill December 9, 2006 authorizing changes to the health sav ings account program. The President is expected to sign the bill into law. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:38:35 GMT)
Google to manage health records for Cleveland Clinic
Google will test a new online medical record service with a hospital group in Cleveland, Ohio, allowing patients to control who gets to see their health information. The two organizations hope the trial will lead to the creation of a national system for sharing electronic medical records. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:44:38 GMT)
GM, UAW to shift health care costs
The United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. have taken a big legal step toward shifting billions in retiree health care costs from the automaker to an independent trust fund. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:01:33 GMT)
Community Health Rises on Mixed Outlook
Shares of hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. rose Friday after the company said it sold one of its hospitals in Ireland and reported 2008 earnings guidance in line with estimates but a disappointing sales outlook. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:15:59 GMT)
Health Net ordered to pay $9 million to cancer patient
A California arbitrator ordered Health Net Inc to pay $9.4 million in damages and expenses for what he described as "reprehensible" conduct in canceling the policy of a cancer patient after she fell ill, according to documents made public on Friday. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:39:20 GMT)
Health Net Inc. must pay client $9 million
Health Net Inc., a major California health insurance group, was ordered by an arbitration judge Friday to pay one of its clients more than $9 million. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:51:00 GMT)
GM, UAW to Shift Health Care Costs
DETROIT -- The United Auto Workers and General Motors Corp. have taken a big legal step toward shifting billions in retiree health care costs from the automaker to an independent trust fund. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:22:12 GMT)
Health Coverage Often Stops at the Campus Gate
Parents often do not think twice about health coverage when their children head to college, but it might be advantageous to take a second look. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:13:39 GMT)
Google to Store Patients' Health Records
Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:10:36 GMT)
Health insurer fined for dropping breast cancer patient
Woman was in the middle of her chemotherapy treatment A woman who had her medical coverage canceled as she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer has been awarded more than $9 million in a case against one of California 's largest health insurers. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:53:31 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 23, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:02:18 GMT)
Health insurer fined for dropping breast cancer patient
Associated Press - February 23, 2008 11:53 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - 1 of California's largest health insurers is being ordered to pay more than $9 million for canceling a woman's medical... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:03:46 GMT)
'Free riders' drive health debate
Brandy Coons is what health economists call a free rider. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:37:46 GMT)
Health Coverage Often Stops at the Campus Gate
Parents often do not think twice about health coverage when their children head to college, but it might be advantageous to take a second look. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:38:50 GMT)
Obama Attacks Clinton -- and now McCain -- on Health Care
ABC News' Sunlen Miller reports: Health care is normally an area of critique Sen. Barack Obama reserves soley for his Democratic opponent, Sen. Hillary Clinton. But today in Columbus, Ohio, Obama brought John McCain’s health care plan into the scrum.... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:07:37 GMT)
Health Coverage Often Stops at the Campus Gate
Parents often do not think twice about health coverage when their children head to college, but it might be advantageous to take a second look. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:40:50 GMT)
Health Officials: Patrons Of N.Y. Celeb Hangout Need Hepatitis Vaccine
Anyone who has been to the Socialista club in the West Village over the past month may have come in contact with a bartender suffering Hepatitis A, health officials say. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:03:15 GMT)
Simple Question Defines Complex Health Debate
The defining difference between the Democratic presidential candidates on the top domestic issue in their recent debate and throughout the campaign has been their contrasting views on a seemingly simple question: Should the government require all Americans to have health insurance? (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:53:11 GMT)
Government health insurance touted at forum
A proposed universal health care plan for Iowa children won’t help the son of Steve Panyan of rural Polk City, but he believes it is a step in the right direction. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:05:58 GMT)
Shays joins fight for better health care
WASHINGTON — In signing on as a co-sponsor of a universal health care bill earlier this month, Christopher Shays has put himself in the center of what he hopes will be the next epic battle on (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:54:04 GMT)
Health
CASA of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties believes every child deserves a safe, permanent home. CASA's funding is used exclusively for the training of volunteers and operation of the local program. The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is one resource by which CASA is funded. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:14:51 GMT)
Financial Health Fair comes to A-B Tech
ASHEVILLE - Several nonprofits are working together to ease the pressure of this year's tax season, at a free "Financial Health Fair." 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, in the Birch Building on the Asheville-Buncombe Community Technical College Asheville campus. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:44:07 GMT)
States becoming "Petri dishes" for health care reform
New Jersey is not the only state seeking to develop an affordable and accessible health care system. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:24:17 GMT)
Clinton harshly criticizes Obama over his mailings targeting her stances on NAFTA, health care
CINCINNATI - Hillary Rodham Clinton angrily accused her Democratic rival Saturday of deliberately misrepresenting her positions on NAFTA and health care in mass mailings to voters, adding, "Shame on you, Barack Obama." (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:15:47 GMT)
Health group urges women to report dodgy doctor
An independent health monitoring group is calling on any women who were mistreated by a doctor on the New South Wales south coast to report their problems to the police. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:22:00 GMT)
Health investments could be beneficial
Take a good look at the people you see walking down the street, sitting in the airport or working in the cubicle across from you. Did you notice that many of them are either overweight or obese? This isn't a U.S. issue; it's worldwide. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion adults are overweight, and 300 million of them are obese, with an increased risk for ... (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:09:39 GMT)
Google to store patients' health records in test of new service
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google Inc. will begin storing the medical records of a few thousand people as it tests a long-awaited health service that's likely to raise more concerns about the volume of sensitive information entrusted to the Internet search leader. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:13:21 GMT)
Health official says indoor pool would do most good
This letter addresses the debate of a lazy river vs. an indoor pool. As a member of the Healthworks board and as director of Rehabilitation Services at Sidney Health Center, I have researched the indoor pool issue extensively. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:03:32 GMT)
Health care for farm workers focus of conference
Issues with migrant workers in Adams County and statewide are changing. Health concerns, the immigration debate and an increasingly less migrant population are changing the landscape in the area's fruit producing and agricultural society. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:17:27 GMT)
Mandatory health insurance scheme for unorganised sector from Apr 1
New Delhi, Feb 24 (UNI) Keeping its commitment to provide social security to all segment of working communities, the Government has announced to make health insurance scheme mandatory for the unorganised sector from April 1. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:40:55 GMT)
Ramsay Health posts 13.2% rise in profit
Ramsay Health Care says it is on track to produce low double-digit growth for 2008. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:38:02 GMT)
Ramsay Health Profit Falls 7% on U.K. Expansion Costs (Update1)
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Ramsay Health Care Ltd., Australia's biggest private hospital operator, said first-half profit fell 7 percent on costs from last year's acquisition of hospitals and clinics in the U.K. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:40:47 GMT)
Health Kick Off Tour
(PR) Los Angeles noise rockers HEALTH are back on the road today sharing a bill with Toronto’s electronic glitch stars Crystal Castles for a massive joint tour of North America. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:45:09 GMT)
Ramsay Health Profit Falls 7% on U.K. Expansion Costs (Update2)
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Ramsay Health Care Ltd., Australia's biggest private hospital operator, reported a 7 percent drop in first-half profit on costs from last year's 193 million pound ($380 million) acquisition of hospitals and clinics in the U.K. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:55:47 GMT)
Health tips pilot for deaf people
An online pilot scheme to improve the health of deaf people is being launched by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:06:56 GMT)
County seeks ideas on mental health programs for tribes
San Diego County health officials hope to gather information about what mental health programs are needed at local American Indian reservations during a meeting Tuesday in Rancho Bernardo. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:04:07 GMT)
Proposed health insurance mandates draw fire
A slew of bills proposed in the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly would require health insurers to expand services they must cover. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:47 GMT)
Ritter's health plan drawing praise, questions
Gov. Bill Ritter's recently unveiled health package isn't wildly expensive, doesn't try to change too much and won't require a people's vote to raise taxes. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:00:57 GMT)
Health and hospital commission set up
A national health and hospital reform commission has been set up to tackle the long-term problems of Australia's health system, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:22:14 GMT)
Mental Health For Men
Mental health for men should never be ignored Men’s mental illness is being called a silent crisis, a sleeper issue that has crept into the minds of millions. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:45:28 GMT)
Ramsay Health Profit Falls 7% on U.K. Expansion Costs (Update3)
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Ramsay Health Care Ltd., Australia's biggest private hospital operator, reported a 7 percent drop in first-half profit on costs from last year's 193 million pound ($380 million) acquisition of hospitals and clinics in the U.K. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:10:57 GMT)
Deep clean on mental health units
Mental health units in Lincoln are to undergo a deep clean to help tackle the spread of infection. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:23:26 GMT)
Employers Are Cool to Candidates' Health Care Plans
When it comes to new health insurance proposals, most firms are bipartisan -- they don't like the contenders' ideas very much. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:42:50 GMT)
John Baer: Another example of money getting in the way of health-care change
THIS IS JUST one example. One example of how hard it is to change health care. One example of how campaign cash chases efforts at change. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:58:53 GMT)
Health Tip: Counting Baby's Kicks
(HealthDay News) - Since movement in the uterus is a sign of fetal health, pregnant women should monitor the baby's kicking and activity. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:02:45 GMT)
Microsoft, SAP Team on Health Care Tech
Microsoft and SAP said they will target the health care industry with Duet, software that integrates their desktop and back-end business applications. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:30:00 GMT)
Microsoft, SAP Team on Health Care Tech
The partners will target the health care industry with Duet, an application that blends their business programs. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:46:07 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 25, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:01:38 GMT)
HMS gets 40-hospital contract with Community Health Systems
Health care software system and technology provider Healthcare Management Systems is expanding its relationship with hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:36:51 GMT)
Libya denies opposition prisoner in ailing health
The Kadhafi Foundation denied a report by Human Rights Watch that it was holding a Libyan political prisoner whose health was deteriorating on Monday, as AFP was allowed to visit the detainee. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:10:32 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
New microscope can color-code atoms … Yellow fever outbreak reported in Paraguay … Study: Dust increasing over western U.S. … Scientists film an electron for first time ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:51:11 GMT)
Magellan Health Services Names New CEO
Magellan Health Services Inc., a diversified specialty health care management company, said Monday it has named Rene Lerer as president and chief executive, effective immediately. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:51:31 GMT)
Tennessee, AT&T team up on development of statewide health-record network
AT&T Inc. has been selected for a major initiative backed by the State of Tennessee that will serve as the country's first statewide health information exchange. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:06:53 GMT)
State's health care is students' first patient
As lobbyists go, these are well-equipped. They have brochures, bumper stickers and buttons. They're experienced at staging rallies, writing letters, speaking at public hearings and cornering politicians. They know how to make an impression. As various political bodies have debated the fate of the Grady Health System at meetings throughout metro Atlanta, members of HealthSTAT — Health Students ... (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:41:06 GMT)
Health care spending surge seen in next decade
U.S. health-care spending will devour an expanding share of the U.S. economy during the next decade, almost doubling to about $4.3 trillion in 2017, government officials forecast on Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:17:51 GMT)
Spending on Health to Rise Dramatically
By 2017, total health care spending will double to more than $4 trillion a year, accounting for one of every $5 the nation spends, the federal government projects. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:26:40 GMT)
Health care spending surge seen in next decade
U.S. health-care spending will devour an expanding share of the U.S. economy during the next decade, almost doubling to about $4.3 trillion in 2017, government officials forecast on Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:00:35 GMT)
Health Spending to Rise Sharply
By 2017, total health care spending will double to more than $4 trillion a year, accounting for one of every $5 the nation spends, the federal government projects (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:33:13 GMT)
Dem Health Plans More Alike Than Different
Health policy experts say the plans set out by Obama and Clinton are similar. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:38:28 GMT)
Health Care To Hit 19.5% of GDP
Spending on health care is projected to account for 19.5% of GDP by 2017, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:03:05 GMT)
Health Care Spending to Accelerate Over the Next Decade
As the democratic presidential candidates prepare to square off on health care issues at tonight's debate in Ohio, a new federal study points to accelerating growth in government spending on Medicare over the next ten years, as baby boomers become eligible for the healthcare entitlement program. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:01:29 GMT)
New York City Puts E-Health Records Online For 200,000 Patients
City leaders say their initiative has created the largest community based e-health records network in the United States and can serve as a national model. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:49:00 GMT)
U.S. Health Care Spending to Double by 2017, Report Predicts
TUESDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Spending on health care in the United States could double by 2017, reaching $4.3 trillion and accounting for 19.5 percent of the nation's gross domestic product, a new government report shows. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:01:30 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 26, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:01:32 GMT)
New York City Puts E-Health Records Online For 200,000 Patients
City leaders say their initiative has created the largest community based e-health records network in the United States and can serve as a national model. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:03:34 GMT)
Senate Passes Bill on Indian Health Care
The Senate has passed legislation designed to improve health care on Indian reservations and increase tribal access to Medicare and Medicaid. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:24:39 GMT)
Senate passes bill on Indian health care
The Senate approved legislation Tuesday designed to ease health care problems on American Indian reservations by boosting screening and mental health programs and increasing tribal access to Medicare and Medicaid. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:27:21 GMT)
Senate passes bill on Indian health care
American Indians would have better access to health care services, including screening and mental health programs, under legislation the Senate passed Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:55:32 GMT)
Obama and Clinton clash on health care in debate
Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton clashed sharply over health care in a presidential debate on Tuesday, accusing each other of misrepresenting their plans to offer coverage for 47 million uninsured Americans. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:45:49 GMT)
Clinton, Obama trade jabs on health care
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama blamed each other for spreading false information about their respective health care plans Tuesday night in a high stakes debate one week before a quartet of primaries. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:53:17 GMT)
Clinton, Obama clash over NAFTA, health
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama clashed over NAFTA, health care and the war in Iraq Tuesday night in a crackling debate at close quarters one week before a pivotal group of primaries. Charges of negative campaign tactics were high on the program, too. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:02:24 GMT)
Obama and Clinton clash in debate on health care
Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton clashed sharply over health care in a debate on Tuesday, accusing each other of misrepresenting their approaches to offering coverage for 47 million uninsured Americans. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:05:38 GMT)
Louisiana to revamp mental health plan
Louisiana's top health official announced a plan on Tuesday to revamp the New Orleans-area's mental health system, which has been in disarray since Hurricane Katrina devastated the area. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:42:00 GMT)
Fed chief assessing economy's health
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is giving Congress a fresh assessment of the country's economic health, which has been pummeled by a housing bust, a credit crunch and soaring energy prices. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:08:34 GMT)
Health Care Costs to Double Next Decade
Federal economists warn that U.S. health-care spending will exceed $4 trillion. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:54:46 GMT)
Bernanke Gauges Economy's Health
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is giving Congress a fresh assessment of the country's economic health, which between a housing, credit and energy prices is hurting (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:03:14 GMT)
Global Health Bill Highlights Ideological Divide
A global health aid package worth tens of billions of dollars is being debated in the House of Representatives this week. Among the items under consideration is whether to integrate money for family planning into AIDS prevention efforts. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:48:29 GMT)
Health Officials Weigh Yearly Flu Shot for Kids
Public health officials are meeting to decide whether to recommend that schoolchildren get a flu shot each year. Proponents say it would protect kids and reduce the spread of flu through communities. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:49:56 GMT)
Obama and Clinton clash on health care in debate
Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton clashed sharply over health care in a presidential debate on Tuesday, accusing each other of misrepresenting their plans to offer coverage for 47 million uninsured Americans. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:16:03 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:01:40 GMT)
Health Canada clears AstraZeneca stomach drugs
Health Canada lifted its warning on Wednesday on two AstraZeneca drugs used to treat acid-related stomach disorders after it determined there was no obvious link between the treatments and heart attacks and cardiac deaths. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:40:22 GMT)
Get ready to Google-ize your health records
CEO Eric Schmidt to reveal Google's plans for digitizing the medical industry at health care trade show, but privacy and competition concerns abound. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:14:07 GMT)
Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 27 (HealthDay News) -- The controversial multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri can start causing liver damage within six days of the first dose, U.S. health officials said Wednesday. (Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:03:22 GMT)
Cardinal Health Lobbied on Pharma Bills
Cardinal Health Inc. paid Capitol Counsel LLC about $260,000 in 2007 to lobby on proposed pharmaceutical legislation and other issues. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:27:52 GMT)
Should we push everyone into the health-insurance pool?
Health care is a hot topic this primary season, drawing Americans deeper into tactical questions about how best to provide medical coverage to the millions of people who don’t already have it. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:13:21 GMT)
Congestion charge 'boosts health'
London's congestion charge may have delivered a small, unexpected health bonus to the capital, say researchers. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:53:20 GMT)
Time for states to protect health care of self-employed
Time for states to protect health care of self-employed Jim Rogers - Gainesville, Ga. I am self-employed, so I read with interest USA TODAY's story on states trying to protect individual health care policyholders. About 10 years ago, I found... (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:10:00 GMT)
Google to Offer Health Records On the Web
Google plans to announce an online repository where consumers can store their health information -- a move that could boost the nation's fledgling efforts to adopt electronic medical records. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:10:49 GMT)
Health Insurers to Collect $54 Billion From Medicare, U.S. Says
Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Private health insurers, including UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Humana Inc.., will collect $54 billion more from Medicare than the government would spend providing care directly over the next four years, a U.S. auditor said. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:56:11 GMT)
Google Releases Health Service Details
Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the Internet search engine will not use advertising to support its new health service, a venture that has been raising concerns among privacy advocates. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:11:19 GMT)
Schmidt: Google Health targets 'the most important search'
Search giant's endeavor to serve as Intuit of health information, introduced in CEO's HIMSS speech, is backed by dozens of industry partners and experts. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:13:50 GMT)
Google releases health service details
Google Inc. will not use advertising to support its new Internet health service, CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday in the search company's first detailed public comments about a venture raising concerns among privacy advocates. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:03:51 GMT)
Google Releases Health Service Details
Google Inc. will not use advertising to support its new Internet health service, CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday in the search company's first detailed public comments about a venture raising concerns among privacy advocates. Schmidt said the service... (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:07:03 GMT)
Mental health unit sites decided
A health trust in Lancashire reveals the planned sites for four mental health inpatient units. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:22:38 GMT)
Google health service won't be ad-supported
Google Inc. will not use advertising to support its new Internet health service, CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday in the search company's first in-depth public comments about a venture raising concerns among privacy advocates. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:28:12 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 28, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:01:38 GMT)
Health care meeting canceled after insurance bids come in high
New bids from four insurers who provide subsidized insurance under the state's universal health care law have come in far higher than expected. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:14:00 GMT)
Elderly mental health beds moving
Services for older patients with mental health problems will improve as 26 beds move to new premises. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:38:24 GMT)
Google Health to include Quest, Health Grades
Quest Diagnostics, Health Grades to provide patient and physician data through new service provided by the Online search and advertising company. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:54:05 GMT)
Google previews Google Health
Google shed more light on the health care service it is developing, showing off a couple of screenshots of what it will look like. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:22:43 GMT)
Liberia health service hampered by staff shortages
Liberia's health services are chronically understaffed with only 51 native doctors in the war-ravaged west African nation, Health Minister Walter Gwanigale said Thursday. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:32:33 GMT)
Google Readies Google Health
The upcoming service is expected to look similar to Google News and provide links to profile data, medical contacts, health notices, and drug interaction warnings. (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:56:00 GMT)
Google To Tackle Safe Storage Of E-Health Records
The search leader is building a new part of its site called Google Health, where users will be able to store all manner of health records. They'll be able to import data from test providers, doctors and the like, to put together their own -- and Google (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News) says private -- online health dossier. Thursday, Google executives for the first time talked in detail about how Google ... (Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:51:29 GMT)
Google Previews Google Health
Google shed more light on the health care service it is developing with several screenshots of what it will look like. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT)
Prognosis is bright for Google's health records plan
Google's attempt to build a home for personal health records online could potentially make the ads more lucrative than Web search, a top equity analyst says. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:10:55 GMT)
Poll: Broad Support for Requiring Health Coverage
Morning Edition , February 29, 2008 · A new poll on health care from NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health finds that a majority of Americans are backing key elements in the health reform proposals of Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:28:02 GMT)
Poll: Broad Support for Requiring Health Coverage
A poll from NPR, the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health reveals Americans' attitudes toward requiring that everyone have health coverage. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:31:02 GMT)
Magellan Health Profit May Miss Views
Magellan Health Services Inc., a health care management company, said Friday its 2008 earnings per share may miss Wall Street analysts' estimates. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:51:41 GMT)
Tobacco Use, Secondhand Smoke Exposure during Pregnancy, May Threaten Health of Women and Children in Developing Nations
Findings from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study indicate that rates of tobacco use during pregnancy, as well as exposure of pregnant women and their young children to secondhand smoke, are significant threats to health in several low and middle-income countries. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:46:18 GMT)
Baltimore Exec to Lead District's Health Department
D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty today appointed Pierre Vigilance, who has led the Baltimore County Department of Health since 2005, as director of the District's troubled Health Department. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:24:08 GMT)
Google's Rx for Health Data
Its new site is a different approach to health-care data than Microsoft's HealthVault service. Cooperation may be key to the success of both (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:52:29 GMT)
Health Highlights: Feb. 29, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:02:26 GMT)
New EU Health Commissioner Nominated
The European Commission said Friday that former Cypriot first lady Androula Vassiliou had been nominated to become the new EU commissioner in charge of health issues. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:59:16 GMT)
Capella Buys Community Health Hospitals
Privately held hospital operator Capella Healthcare said Friday it bought nine hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc. for about $315 million. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:27:51 GMT)
Obama criticizes health care mandate; Patrick lukewarm also
Barack Obama is no fan of the individual mandate that has been central to the successful launch of the Massachusetts universal health care law. He likes to cite its foibles as he criticizes his Democratic presidential rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York, for including a similar mandate in her national health care plan. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 22:22:29 GMT)
Universal Health Shares Up on 4Q Profit
Shares of hospital operator Universal Health Services Inc. rose Friday after the company topped Wall Street's fourth-quarter profit expectations and set 2008 guidance mostly above forecasts. (Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:36:25 GMT)
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