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Ex-Health chief calls for family planning policy
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - A former Health department secretary on Saturday called on the Arroyo administration to adopt a family planning policy in view of the swelling population of the Philippines. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:02:32 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 19, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:02:11 GMT)
Breaking Personal Health Records
Who owns your medical tests results and your personal health data? Such a vexing question cuts to the core of personal liberty and freedom of information. Now, researchers writing in the International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management have introduced the notion of ownership of medical information and present a basic research model for the adoption of personal health records. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:11:31 GMT)
Limited free health care offered by VCU student club
Affordable health care is one of the big issues in the race for the White House and Saturday you can get it for free in Richmond. VCU's Student Government Association on the MCV campus is hosting the event at the Richmond Convention Center. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:23:47 GMT)
Bush can't limit states on kids' health insurance, GAO says
The Bush administration violated federal law last year when it restricted states' ability to provide health insurance to children of middle-income families, and its new policy is therefore unenforceable, lawyers from the Government Accountability Office said... (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:48:07 GMT)
Czech KDU-CSL deputy challenges govt health reform
Pardubice- Czech junior ruling Christian Democrats (KDU-CSL) deputy Ludvik Hovorka and Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek (KDU-CSL) clashed about the government health care reform at the party's programme congress today. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:23:13 GMT)
Cutting Off Spouses' Health Care
Q The company I work for has great health-care benefits, much better than those of my wife's employer. That's why I've always paid a little extra to put her on my firm's coverage. Now my company (which self-insures for its employees' actual medical costs) has decided it will no longer cover spouses... (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:20:52 GMT)
Claim: Canada health group faced cutbacks
A health authority in the Canadian province of Newfoundland faced significant budget cuts while dealing with a cancer testing crisis, a former executive said. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:57:18 GMT)
YourHEALTH: Correct treatment for health care system
Their demands are nothing new and neither are they unique to Malaysia. ANNIE FREEDA CRUEZ writes about public health care expectations and how they are being met (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:22:56 GMT)
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Florida House OKs health insurance plan
The state House passed a health insurance program early Saturday that Republicans said would benefit Floridians by giving them choices on coverage but Democrats blasted as offering only the illusion of coverage, with one calling it "non-insurance insurance." (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:14:20 GMT)
Auditors: Administration overstepped on child health program
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration overreached last year when it limited states' ability to extend health coverage to moderate-income children, government auditors said in a letter released Friday. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:31:17 GMT)
Cost of South Florida city retiree health benefits expected to rise rapidly
Cities' health insurance costs expected to soar Barry Warsch is a partner at a successful Miami law firm who plans to keep working for 10 more years. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:36:43 GMT)
Hunterdon addresses health concerns
Mental health. Weight and physical activity. Cardiovascular disease. Drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Access to heath care. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:41:16 GMT)
Health care job eludes Iraq vet
Jason Heldt served two tours of duty in Iraq as a hospital corpsman with the Navy. The 25-year-old, now living with his parents in Crete, holds certifications as a medical assistant and nurse's aide. But he's having a hard time finding a health care job. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:03:10 GMT)
$200M HEALTH-CARE CUTS EYED
The Bloomberg administration has taken its first step toward slashing health-care benefits for city workers by $200 million - a plan announced in the mayor's preliminary 2008 budget. During a meeting Thursday, Labor Commissioner James Hanley... (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:20:35 GMT)
Mental health issues affect over 10,000 Arlington kids
By PAUL BOURGEOIS More than 10,000 children in Arlington struggle with one or more serious mental health issues, according to a community assessment report recently issued by the United Way of Tarrant County. About 10 percent of Arlington households with children ages 6 to 18 report having a child with mental health issues, according to the report, which also says community leaders rank access ... (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:58:57 GMT)
96 Percent Of Private Doctors Have Registered With Health Ministry (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- About 96 percent of private doctors have registered with the Health Ministry under the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 1998 and Regulations (2006) since its enforcement in May 2006. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:39:45 GMT)
Call for island health strategy
Jersey's assistant health minister says focusing on the first three years of children's life will improve health. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:30:00 GMT)
NA Standing Committee debates public health system
VietNamNet Bridge - At the National Assembly Standing Committee’s working session yesterday members listened to reports by Government representatives and an NA supervision group about the implementation of new health-care laws and policies. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:33:53 GMT)
HCM City health officials found to be negligent
VietNamNet Bridge - The HCM City Inspectorate has found three former senior municipal health officials negligent for failing to warn the public that readily available soy-sauces were dangerous. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:36:20 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 20, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:02:15 GMT)
Health office may name patient 'abusers'
CEBU CITY -- While the Department of Health (DOH) 7 is finalizing its report on the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) incident, it prepares to disclose its findings in a media forum Monday. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:18:46 GMT)
Community Food and Health Details
"Community Food and Health" is a discussion about childhood obesity, what communities are doing to improve food access and how it all ties into the national food system. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:59:11 GMT)
High-level health care summit focuses on nationwide network
Failure to communicate patient health information is costing U.S. businesses and consumers billions of dollars. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:06:23 GMT)
Auditors: Administration overstepped on child health program
WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration overreached last year when it limited states' ability to extend health coverage to moderate-income children, government auditors said in a letter released Friday. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:17:46 GMT)
Our view on health care: Beware drug co-pays, no-pays
For all the complexity of health insurance, the idea behind it is pretty simple. You and millions of other people pay premiums so that those who get sick will be protected, particularly if the illness is severe or debilitating. But increasingly — and to policyholders' surprise — that's not the case when someone needs the most expensive drugs. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:21:00 GMT)
Health systems grappling with shortage of lab techs
CBS' weekly prime-time lineup of shows already includes three separate versions of the hit drama "CSI." But Johns Hopkins Health System executive Pamela Paulk wishes there was more of the show to help lure new employees into a lagging health care profession -- laboratory workers. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:25:09 GMT)
Merit Health's hospital near Dallas expected to file Chapter 7
Merit Lancaster LP, a company owned by Louisville-based hospital-management company Merit Health Systems LLC, could file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to Merit Health Systems chairman, president and CEO Ty Wilburn. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:25:39 GMT)
Health And Safety Cash Goes Up In Smoke
Businesses are wasting thousands of pounds on excessive health and safety measures because of bad advice from rogue consultants, an influential group of MPs has warned. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:29:00 GMT)
Centenarian Health Secrets
Centenarian health secrets revealed A centenarian only has to live to be 100 years old, but to be super, one either has to be a hero or live to the age of 110. And when it comes to the latter, it’s no easy feat. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:31:16 GMT)
Video boost for indigenous health care
It is hoped a project to install video links in regional community centres will help improve the health of South Australian indigenous communities. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:39:32 GMT)
Primary care physicians turn to health care networks
JACKSONVILLE -- Primary care physicians are struggling to maintain profitable practices because of high overhead costs and shrinking reimbursements from health care payers, forcing many to seek alternative means of income or join health care networks. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:42:08 GMT)
Computer Sciences launches new health care unit
Information technology services provider Computer Sciences Corp. said Monday it has launched a new business unit serving health care providers, health plans, pharmaceutical and medical device makers and related industries. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:09:06 GMT)
Opening glance: Health care equipment and supply stocks
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies traded roughly flat early Monday as the broader market fell on weaker-than-expected first-quarter results from Bank of America Corp. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:21:49 GMT)
Opening Glance: Quest leads rising health care stocks
Health care provider and service stocks are mixed in morning trading, with shares of Quest Diagnostics climbing after the medical lab operator reported strong first-quarter results. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:31:11 GMT)
Closing A.G. Holley would cause chaos in tuberculosis care, health officials say
Most communities in Florida have no way to treat difficult tuberculosis patients and no plan to effectively prevent the spread of the disease if the state legislators close A.G. Holley Hospital, county health department directors from around the state warn. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:36:28 GMT)
Review Urges Aggressive MRSA Screening for Health Workers
MONDAY, April 21 (HealthDay News) -- In hospitals and other health-care facilities with endemic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), aggressive screening of health-care workers should be combined with other measures to help reduce infection rates, new research suggests. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:02:56 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 21, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:02:57 GMT)
NYC Offers New 9/11 Mental Health Benefit Program
The New York City Health Department is offering a new mental health benefit program for people still struggling with the effects of the World Trade Center attack. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:09:00 GMT)
NYC Offers New 9/11 Mental Health Benefit
A new benefit program is being offered for people still struggling with the effects of the World Trade Center attack, the New York City Health Department said Monday. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:29:35 GMT)
Cell Phone Users Gain Mobile Access To Health Data
AllOne Mobile lets consumers securely access their personal health records through cell phones and PDAs. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT)
Self-scheduling reduces night shift health effects
Some simple schedule changes-including giving workers more control over their own hours-could help reduce the ill effects of shift work on health, according to a new review of 26 studies. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:36:31 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supply stocks
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed late Monday, in line with the broader market as investors digested disappointing first-quarter results from Bank of America and a jump in profit at Merck. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:34:39 GMT)
In Federal Suit, 2 Views of Veterans? Health Care
A lawsuit seeks to force the government to streamline its procedures for treating former soldiers, particularly those suffering from combat trauma and other mental health problems. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:31:28 GMT)
Insurance plan assesses workers' health risks
Insurance plan assesses workers' health risks (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:44:50 GMT)
School had rats, mice, health officials say
A rodent infestation at Columbus Africentric Early College drew four violations from the city's public-health department over the winter, including one for mice in food-service areas, but a district official said he was never notified of the violations. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:48:38 GMT)
Remembering a health food entrepreneur
Robert Reed Murray was remembered Monday as an entrepreneur whose business sparked a health food movement in Austin by making nutritional and tasty foods out of natural ingredients. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:07:23 GMT)
Health Care Compromise Seen
House Speaker Marco Rubio may agree to drilling into state trust funds to blunt the devastating budget cuts lawmakers are poised to make to health care for dying Medicaid patients, organ transplant recipients and other fragile Florida residents. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:18:47 GMT)
10 Ways You Can Improve Earth's Health
The scientific and political arguments surrounding the health of our planet can make the whole topic seem beyond the grasp of the individual. How fast is the climate changing? Exactly what effect to humans have? And what will the government do about it? (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:55:22 GMT)
Health officials issue warning on ticks
The California Department of Public Health warns Californians heading outdoors to take precautions against ticks that can carry tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:29:14 GMT)
Opening glance: Health care equipment and supply companies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly fell with the broader market in morning trading Tuesday, despite stronger-than-expected quarterly reports from McDonald's and DuPont, as investors remained cautious of the overall health of the economy. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:23:13 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health stocks skid on UnitedHealth results
Health care stocks are falling in morning trading after insurer UnitedHealth reported weak first-quarter results and reduced its profit and sales expectations. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:36:34 GMT)
State panel OK's health coverage for autism
A broad-based plan to provide health insurance coverage and education alternatives for children with autism and other developmental disabilities cleared a key Florida House council Tuesday, clearing the proposal for a potential floor vote in the final days of the legislative session. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:56:38 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 22, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:02:39 GMT)
Health Buzz: Women's Life Expectancy and Other Health News
Women's Life Expectancy Has Fallen in Poor Parts of U.S. Life expectancy for American women today is shorter in some geographical areas than it was in the 1980s, mostly because of chronic diseases linked to smoking, high blood pressure , and being overweight or obese , according to a new study published in the journal PLoS Medicine . Researchers used data from the National Center for Health ... (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:02:46 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care Equipment and Supply Companies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies closed mainly lower Tuesday as the broader market pulled back on rising oil prices and less-than-stellar quarterly reports from AT&T, DuPont and McDonald's. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:07:35 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Study discovers how cancer cells spread … Turtle believed extinct found in Vietnam … Patients get heart valve without surgery … James Bond-type escape hood is developed ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:57:18 GMT)
How Common Are Mental Health Problems?
Alcohol dependence, depression, and anxiety top the list of the most common mental health issues that U.S. adults develop. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:59:39 GMT)
Supreme Court case: Do health plans have conflicts of interest?
Health insurance is a major issue under debate in the race for the presidency, but this week a controversial aspect of that business arrives at the US Supreme Court. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:00:00 GMT)
Murray seeks resignation of top VA mental health official
A Democratic senator on Tuesday called for the chief mental health official of the Department of Veterans Affairs to resign, saying he tried to cover up the rising number of veteran suicides. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:13:44 GMT)
Democrats seek resignation of top VA mental health official
Two Democratic senators on Tuesday called for the chief mental health official of the Veterans Affairs Department to resign, saying he tried to cover up the rising number of veteran suicides. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:45:11 GMT)
Loewen says health not an issue
Loewen says health not an issue (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:37:46 GMT)
Democrats Seek Resignation of Top VA Mental Health Official
WASHINGTON -- Two Democratic senators on Tuesday called for the chief mental health official of the Veterans Affairs Department to resign, saying he tried to cover up the rising number of veteran suicides. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:05:29 GMT)
Health Mgmt Associates 1Q profit doubles on hefty gain
Hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter profit more than doubled on a hefty gain from the sale of a 27 percent stake in certain hospitals to Novant Health. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:27:11 GMT)
How Common Are Mental Health Problems?
Alcohol dependence, depression, and anxiety top the list of the most common mental health issues that U.S. adults develop. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:03 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supply stocks
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed early Wednesday, a day after Boston Scientific Corp. said it rebounded from two consecutive quarterly losses, leading one analyst to raise his profit estimates on the company. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:26:50 GMT)
Health workers leave cars at home
Health workers in Cornwall leave their cars at home and find a greener and healthier way to get to work. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:00:14 GMT)
Opening Glance: WellPoint leads rising health care stocks
Health care providers and service companies are moving higher in morning trading, with insurer WellPoint rising despite a cut in its annual profit forecast. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:00:22 GMT)
Siemens Health-Care Head Quits as Bribery Case Widens (Update2)
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Siemens AG , Europe's biggest engineering company, said Erich Reinhardt will step down as a management board member after an investigation into bribery allegations uncovered violations at the health-care unit he led. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:03:29 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 23, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:02:02 GMT)
Job fair aims to get health professionals hired
Highlighting a severe national shortage of nurses, DeKalb Medical plans to hold a career fair Thursday for nurses and other health care professionals, vowing that all qualified applicants will get an interview — and possibly hired — for positions starting at $47,000 for new RNs to $80,000 for veterans with 15 years experience. Most major hospitals in the Atlanta area also are hiring nurses, ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:22:12 GMT)
Euro 2008: Swiss health authorities warn of measles risk
Football fans risk being literally as "sick as a parrot" whether their teams win or lose at this summer's Euro 2008 games in Switzerland due to a measles epidemic, health authorities warned Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:43:46 GMT)
Closing glance: Health care equipment and supply stocks
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly rose late Wednesday, as a handful of analysts raised their profit estimates on Boston Scientific Corp. following its better-than-expected first-quarter results. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:12:12 GMT)
Fraud costs military health program $100 million-plus
The U.S. military's health insurance program has been swindled out of more than $100 million over the past decade in the Philippines, where doctors, hospitals and clinics have conspired with American veterans to submit bogus claims, according to prosecutors and court records. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:24:28 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks finish higher Wednesday
Shares of health care providers and service companies moved up Wednesday, with insurer WellPoint Inc. advancing even though the company cut its 2008 profit forecast. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:25:29 GMT)
Schering-Plough selling animal health products
Drug developer Schering-Plough Corp. said Wednesday it will sell 12 animal health care products to Pfizer Inc. and French animal health company Virbac. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:09:16 GMT)
Blagojevich administration appeals blocking of health-care expansion
The Blagojevich administration Wednesday appealed a Cook County judge's ruling that temporarily blocked the governor's broad expansion of health-care coverage for Illinois families. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:29:23 GMT)
Health Management shares rise on better-than-expected report
Shares of Health Management Associates Inc. rose almost 9 percent Wednesday, after the hospital operator reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and backed its full-year outlook. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:55:46 GMT)
WebMD Health shares tumble on lowered 2008 outlook
Shares of online health information provider WebMD Health Corp. tumbled 12 percent Wednesday, after the company slashed its full-year outlook due to a consumer pullback on advertising spending amid a weak economy. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:05:25 GMT)
Congress set to ban genetic bias by health insurers, employers
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers have agreed to make it illegal for employers and insurance companies to deny applicants jobs and health care coverage because DNA tests show they are... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:12:41 GMT)
The 'Net: A Tangled Web of Health Information
THURSDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- The Internet offers a dizzying amount of health information -- whatever ails you, someone is sure to have posted something about it somewhere on the Web. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:02:16 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care Equipment and Supply Stocks
Varian Medical Systems Inc. shares jumped early Thursday after the company said its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 17 percent to top Wall Street estimates. Shares of other health care equipment and supply companies were mixed. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:11:51 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks fall on 1Q results
Health care stocks are falling in early trading, with Aetna and Lab Corp. of America losing ground after reporting their first-quarter results. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:50:00 GMT)
Social Status Plays Role in Brain's Control of Health
THURSDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- New information about how the brain processes social status is outlined in a study by researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:01:44 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 24, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:01:46 GMT)
Obesity, low birthweight mar health of kids
Rising obesity rates and a large percentage of children born with low birthweight are dragging down the overall health of American children in their first decade of life, according to a report tracking the health and well-being of young children in the United States. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:08:27 GMT)
IPA event examines probiotic health claims in the US
24-Apr-2008 - A recent conference on probiotics provided an overview of the global regulatory status of the bacteria, as well as the health claims that can be associated with these on different markets. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:14:06 GMT)
Obesity and low birthweight mar health of kids
Rising obesity rates and a large percentage of children born with low birthweights are dragging down the overall health of American children in their first decade of life, according to a report tracking the health and well-being of young children in the United States. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:19:18 GMT)
Health Science Center discovers new link between autism, power plants
A new study released by the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio shows that pregnant moms may be more at risk to giving birth to children with autism the closer they live to mercury-emitting sources like power plants. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:24:41 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supply stocks
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies mostly fell late Thursday, despite broader-market gains, as health insurer Aetna Inc. reported a drop in first-quarter profit, two days after worse-than-expected results from rivals UnitedHealth and WellPoint. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:51:48 GMT)
Local Health Officials Recognize Threat of Global Warming
THURSDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- While most public health department officials in the United States take the health threat of global warming seriously, the majority say they aren't prepared to confront the problem, a new survey shows. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:02:01 GMT)
Vital Signs: You need to keep health-risk warnings in perspective
The recent health concerns about bisphenol A, a chemical ingredient in some plastic food containers and linings, raises the question of how consumers decide which possible threats to act on. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:38:59 GMT)
Health Linked to Pecking Order
A new study about how the brain processes social status affects performance, motivation and health (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:44:43 GMT)
Culver names new health care policy advisor
Kate Walton is the governor’s new health and human services policy liaison. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:30:12 GMT)
Universal Health Realty Income Trust 1Q FFO declines
Universal Health Realty Income Trust said Friday its first-quarter funds from operations dipped partly on flat revenue and higher expenses. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:19:54 GMT)
Coventry Health posts profit increase
Insurer Coventry Health Care Inc said on Friday that first-quarter profit rose as premium revenue increased. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:25:26 GMT)
Coventry Health's shares gain as quarterly profit ticks higher
Coventry Health Care Inc. tallies nearly 3% higher for the first quarter, and shares of the managed-care provider make gains. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:38:29 GMT)
Coventry Health profit up 3 percent
Insurer Coventry Health Care Inc posted a 3 percent first-quarter profit increase on Friday, matching Wall Street estimates, helped by higher membership. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:55:13 GMT)
Opening glance: health care equipment and supply stocks rise
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies rose in early trading Friday, one day after Varian Medical Systems Inc. said its first-quarter profit topped Wall Street's estimates. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:20:45 GMT)
Official defends VA's mental health effort
The Department of Veterans Affairs' top health official, testifying in a lawsuit by veterans' groups that accuse the VA of inept mental health care, cautioned Thursday against overstating the problem of mental illness among returning troops and said most... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:47:45 GMT)
Opening Glance: Tenet up as health care stocks rise
Shares of health care providers and service companies are rising in morning trading, with hospital operator Tenet jumping after an analyst upgraded the stock. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:58:02 GMT)
Cox, Gettelfinger to endorse health care proposals
Attorney General Mike Cox and UAW President Ron Gettelfinger will hold a news conference Monday in Lansing to announce their support for proposals by a Republican senator to change Michigan's growing individual health insurance market. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:21:46 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 25, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:02:34 GMT)
Coventry Health profit up 3 percent, meets estimates
Coventry Health Care Inc posted a 3 percent first-quarter profit increase on Friday, matching Wall Street estimates, helped by higher membership, and the insurer backed its full-year forecast. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:18:19 GMT)
Closing glance: health care equipment and supply stocks
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies ended mixed Friday. Varian Medical Systems Inc. said its first-quarter profit topped Wall Street's estimates, but investors grappled with a consumer sentiment reading that fell to its lowest level since the early 1980s. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:43:25 GMT)
Health Care REIT lifts quarterly dividend to 68 cents
Health Care REIT Inc. announced it raised its quarterly dividend by 2 cents, or 3 percent, to 68 cents per share. The company, which invests in senior housing and health care real estate, said it will pay the dividend May 20 to shareholders of record as of May 2. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:41:18 GMT)
Upgrades, Q1 Surprises Liven Up Health Care
A slew of analyst revisions and upgrades in the past week has breathed new life into health care providers -- many of which have been flat-lining this year. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:03:46 GMT)
Upgrades, Q1 Surprises Liven Up Health Care
A slew of analyst revisions and upgrades in the past week has breathed new life into health care providers -- many of which have been flat-lining... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:03:46 GMT)
Health Net-Maxxis racer Frank Pipp's power output in Friday's stage 5 of the Tour de Georgia.
Frank Overton, who is Health Net-Maxxis rider Frank Pipp's coach, says he has a simple recipe if you want to duplicate the 4,520 kJ's that Pipp put out in Friday's 133-mile stage 5 of the Tour de Georgia. "Here’s what you need to do," Overton said. "For the first 75 minutes go flat out and rock 333 watts or about 88 percent of your threshold power over challenging, variable terrain. After that ... (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:47:45 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Viruses may be linked to lung cancer ... NASA faces long odds in shuttle schedule ... EPA calls for Miracle-Gro pesticide recall ... Ice Age relic at risk from warmer temps ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:44:33 GMT)
Lawyers: Detainees mental health a barrier
A U.S. judge is to hear arguments a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay cannot adequately prepare for his defense because of his mental health, lawyers said. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:42:28 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 26, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:01:54 GMT)
Health Interests
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Health Ministry concerned about prevalence of HFMD’s EV71 strain
SINGPAORE: Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan expressed concern about the prevalence of the Enterovirus 71 (EV71) strain of the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:29:49 GMT)
Finding Affordable Health Insurance Is Easy
(ARA) - Having health insurance gives us piece of mind. But have you ever thought you might be overpaying for your coverage? Or what if you find yourself without health coverage and need to find something affordable fast? The answers to these questions can easily be found on the Internet. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:24:47 GMT)
Hospitals in health fraud may lose permits - DOH
The Department of Health will move for the revocation of licenses of hospitals found to be involved in the $100-million health insurance scam in the United States. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:30:48 GMT)
Board pushes for health program approval
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Second District Board Member Edna David is pushing for the approval of the Provincial Government's health program for the benefit of the Kapampangan indigents. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:31:39 GMT)
Spain issues health warning about tainted sunflower oil
MADRID - SPAIN'S Health Ministry has advised people not to consume sunflower oil after a contaminated batch was found in a shipment from Ukraine that has been delivered to Spain and at least three other countries, a ministry spokesman said. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:18:34 GMT)
Health Ministry strives to detect dengue earlier
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is looking into a system to detect dengue earlier than the current three days to reduce the number of deaths from the disease which has killed 25 people nationwide in the first three months of the year. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:19:15 GMT)
Currituck: Keep mental health services local
Concerned that mental health care services would suffer and costs would skyrocket, Currituck County commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution last week opposing state control of mental health services in the 10-county Albemarle region. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:37:28 GMT)
Logan Health Department, WIC helps children grow up healthy
The Logan County Health Department knows that mothers want the best ways to care for their babies. Providing healthy foods is one of the first steps to insuring that a child will grow up healthy and strong. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:28:19 GMT)
Borgess Run for the Health of It draws thousands
Close to 2,000 runners and walkers hit the streets of Kalamazoo on a chilly Saturday morning for the 29th annual Borgess Run for the Health of It, which included a 5K, half marathon and race walk. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:42:27 GMT)
Opinions differ on whether CON process raises or lowers health care costs
Tennessee policy makers need to examine the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) process that regulates new health care facilities development, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey said. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:02:08 GMT)
US military health insurance fraud continues in RP--retirees
MONCADA, Philippines--The clinic where Dr. Alberto Marzan allegedly played his role in a $100 million (€64.12 million) swindle of the US military's health insurance program sits abandoned, along with the adjacent family home. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:10:14 GMT)
37% of city restaurants cited for health violations
More than a third of Milwaukee's restaurants had at least one critical health code violation last year, city records show. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:17:10 GMT)
Idea to merge city, county health agencies resuscitated
The idea of merging the Findlay and Hancock County health departments is still alive. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:25:44 GMT)
Health-care discontent high in U.S.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Fear of losing their health insurance if they change jobs haunts nearly three-fourths of American workers, according to a survey released by the AFL-CIO. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:16:09 GMT)
Federal logjam: Partisan battle delays aid for food, health, schools
Ohio's efforts to fight hunger, expand health-care coverage to uninsured children and boost student achievement all have been stymied by the stalemate that has plagued Congress the past year. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:34:43 GMT)
Survey shows few have living will, health proxy
Nearly 90 percent of upstate New Yorkers say it is important to appoint someone to make medical decisions for them if they become incapacitated, but only 42 percent have designated a health care proxy to carry out their wishes, according to a survey by Univera Healthcare. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:02:35 GMT)
VA Health Clinic relocating this summer
LOCKPORT — The Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced that the VA Health Clinic in Lockport will move to a new location this summer. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:08:07 GMT)
Minister says Czech state should hold two health insurers
Prague- Czech Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek (Christian Democrats, KDU-CSL) said today the Czech state should keep two health insurance companies if health insurers were to be transformed into joint-stock companies. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:53:18 GMT)
Deputy Minister At Conference On Primary Health Care
Luanda, 04/27 – Angola`s Health deputy minister, José Van-Dúnem, will represent the country at the international conference of the World Health Organization (WHO)`s Regional Office for Africa, scheduled for 28-30 April, in Ougadougou (Burkina Faso), in which it will be renewed the commitment to primary health care. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:31:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: April 27, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:00:32 GMT)
Food firm supports animal health care
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) continues to assert its role in animal health care with its participation in two major conventions on veterinary medicine recently. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:15:12 GMT)
Introducing Two Minute Maid(R) Enhanced Juice Drinks for . Health-Conscious Consumers
Health-Conscious Consumers 24/04/2008 14:15:00 Business Wire Minute Maid(R), the brand with a tradition of innovation, announced today the expansion of its line of enhanced juices to include two new juice drinks - Minute Maid Pomegranate Flavored Tea and Minute Maid Pomegranate Lemonade. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:19:14 GMT)
Haryana to organise 'health mela'
The Haryana Health Department will organize "Health Mela" in 9 villages to provide free health services to the people living in the remote areas of district Sirsa from April 30 to May 28, 2008. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:22:18 GMT)
Colo. tap water violates health standards
Tap water being consumed in 37 small Colorado communities has been found to have violated state health standards, state records show. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:28:19 GMT)
Dutch health minister mulls burka ban
The Netherlands' health minister said he will investigate whether healthcare workers should be banned from wearing burkas, as urged by the Christian Democrats. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:28:14 GMT)
Derwent Valley residents urged to meetings over health services
The consultant investigating the health needs of residents of Tasmania's Derwent Valley will begin a series of public meetings tonight. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:44:00 GMT)
The fate of a health insurance plan for 3.8 million Floridians uncertain.
A health coverage plan for 3.8 million uninsured Floridians has stalled amid the down-to-the-wire politics of a state lawmaking session where there has been too little money and trust to ensure swift passage. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:42:21 GMT)
Matria Healthcare to Provide a Major National Health Plan with . Expanded Continuum of Maternity Care
Expanded Continuum of Maternity Care 24/04/2008 18:53:00 Business Wire Matria Healthcare, Inc., (NASDAQ: MATR) announced today that it will expand its maternity services to a major national health plan by providing maternity risk assessment, member education and case management support services. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:48:14 GMT)
Qld Health backs down in cancer registry stand-off
The row between the Queensland Cancer Council and Queensland Health has been resolved, with the Council announcing it will withdraw its legal action against the Department. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:50:00 GMT)
Smart Health dies after 2-year effort
Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network says its Smart Health project could have given its region the most connected health care system in the nation. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:02:56 GMT)
Companies agree to share workplace health clinics
Quad/Graphics Inc., Briggs & Stratton Corp. and Miller Brewing Co. have begun sharing each other's work site health clinics. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:10:09 GMT)
McCain focuses on lower costs on health-care tour
Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday will argue the way to improve U.S. health-care coverage lies in lowering costs and increasing competition rather than the "big-government" schemes he says the Democrats advocate. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:35:46 GMT)
Humana's Profit Rises 13% on Health Plans for Elderly (Update1)
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Humana Inc. , the second-biggest provider of government-funded medical benefits, reported a 13 percent increase in profit, after adding more than 130,000 customers to its health plans for the elderly during the first quarter. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:23:19 GMT)
McCain focuses on lower costs on health-care tour
Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday will argue the way to improve U.S. health-care coverage lies in lowering costs and increasing competition rather than the "big-government" schemes he says the Democrats advocate. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:07:29 GMT)
Humana's Profit Rises 13% on Health Plans for Elderly (Update3)
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Humana Inc. , the second-biggest provider of government-funded medical benefits, reported a 13 percent increase in first-quarter profit on enrollment gains in U.S. Medicare health plans for the elderly. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:38:10 GMT)
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