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Congress has little appetite for health care taxes
It's the toughest question of all in the debate over revamping the health care system — how to pay for expanding coverage to nearly 50 million uninsured people. (Mon, 18 May 2009 14:23:11 GMT)
Steve: Real Health Care
Steve Forbes discusses American health care and its resemblance to socialism. (Mon, 18 May 2009 14:53:50 GMT)
Health ministers tackle pandemic flu, Japan in focus
The H1N1 flu strain is spreading fast in Japan and the world may be seeing an influenza pandemic unfold, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 15:52:34 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 18, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 18 May 2009 16:03:52 GMT)
Workers paying 10.6% on health care services - survey
More employers are citing the recession for shifting a bigger portion of their health care costs to employees in 2009, an industry report said Monday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 16:31:00 GMT)
Insured workers pay more for health care
More employers are citing the recession for shifting a bigger portion of their health care costs to employees in 2009, an industry report said Monday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 16:48:01 GMT)
Health ministers tackle pandemic flu
The H1N1 flu strain is spreading fast in Japan and the world may be seeing an influenza pandemic unfold, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 16:59:15 GMT)
NYC names new health chief amid H1N1 flu outbreak
New York City named Louisiana pediatrician and epidemiologist Thomas Farley to head the city's health department on Monday amid an H1N1 flu outbreak that killed a New York educator on Sunday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 19:11:15 GMT)
U.S. health officials troubled by new flu pattern
The new influenza strain circulating around most of the United States is putting a worrying number of young adults and children into the hospital and hitting more schools than usual, U.S. health officials said on Monday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 20:12:20 GMT)
Commentary: Big risk in health care reform plan
We know what the president wants when it comes to health care reform. We know what Sen. Ted Kennedy and Rep. Henry Waxman want. And we know what interest groups really want from any health care reform effort. (Mon, 18 May 2009 22:09:10 GMT)
Flu pattern worries global health experts
The H1N1 flu virus is likely to keep spreading rapidly between people, within countries and across the globe, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday. (Mon, 18 May 2009 22:14:41 GMT)
Health Outcomes Driving New Hospital Design
Single-patient rooms, with closer nurses? stations are now viewed as an important element of high-quality health care. (Mon, 18 May 2009 22:20:32 GMT)
What to tax to pay for health care?
A federal soda pop tax. Higher levies on beer, wine and hard liquor. Taxing some health insurance benefits. Those are among the options the Senate is considering to pay for revamping health care. (Mon, 18 May 2009 22:34:36 GMT)
Tax on Benefits, Soda Among Options in Health-Care Bill Debate
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate Finance Committee provided an early glimpse of ways Congress might pay for the overhaul of health care President Barack Obama wants, outlining a range of options that included new taxes on employer-provided health insurance and levies on sugar-sweetened drinks. (Tue, 19 May 2009 04:01:01 GMT)
Baucus At The Center Of Health Care Debate
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has emerged as the somewhat surprising champion of a health care overhaul in Congress. But some critics worry that in his efforts to craft a bipartisan health care bill, Baucus may compromise too much. (Tue, 19 May 2009 04:25:15 GMT)
Flu pattern worries global health experts
The H1N1 flu virus is likely to keep spreading rapidly between people, within countries and across the globe, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday. (Tue, 19 May 2009 05:06:23 GMT)
What you need to know about e-health records
Drive to digitize medical records could impact every American. What does that mean for your health care and privacy? (Tue, 19 May 2009 11:13:48 GMT)
Baucus At The Center Of Health Care Debate
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has emerged as the somewhat surprising champion of a health care overhaul in Congress. But some critics worry that in his efforts to craft a bipartisan health care bill, Baucus may compromise too much. (Tue, 19 May 2009 12:32:35 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 19, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:03:30 GMT)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health lobby truces may fray
Reshaping the nation's health care system has spurred some shotgun marriages of convenience. (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:04:49 GMT)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health lobby truces may fray
Reshaping the nation's health care system has spurred some shotgun marriages of convenience. Lobbyists for drug makers and a liberal group place newspaper adds promising "A healthier America starts today" and featuring smiling families. (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:04:50 GMT)
Groups use money, Internet in health care lobbying
Snapshots of lobbying techniques used as Congress gets ready to start writing bills overhauling health care: (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:06:14 GMT)
Groups use money, Internet in health care lobbying
Snapshots of lobbying techniques used as Congress gets ready to start writing bills overhauling health care: MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE POWERFUL: The health industry sensed a shift toward Democrats last year, and adjusted. (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:06:20 GMT)
Health Buzz: Smoking Is Worse for Women and Other Health News
Why people tell lies and how health reform could benefit women. (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:13:54 GMT)
Google Tries to Capture Health Data From Searches
Some Google users may have noticed that health-related searches generate more than a simple list of results. (Tue, 19 May 2009 18:40:00 GMT)
Groups use money, Internet in health care lobbying
Snapshots of lobbying techniques used as Congress gets ready to start writing bills overhauling health care: (Tue, 19 May 2009 19:00:59 GMT)
Tax on Benefits, Soda Among Options in Health-Care Bill Debate
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate Finance Committee provided an early glimpse of ways Congress might pay for the overhaul of health care President Barack Obama wants, outlining a range of options that included new taxes on employer-provided health insurance and levies on sugar-sweetened drinks. (Tue, 19 May 2009 20:32:45 GMT)
Senators Push for Delay of ‘Public Option’ in Health-Care Plan
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- Some senators drafting a health-care overhaul said they may support creating a new public health insurance program only if private insurers don’t do enough to expand coverage and reduce costs. (Tue, 19 May 2009 21:22:37 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Graphene functionalization is achieved ... Many diabetes drugs in development ... Study: Climate change affects polar bears ... Meningococcal bacteria mechanism is found ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Tue, 19 May 2009 21:49:06 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson fell $.36 or .6 percent, to $64.57. (Tue, 19 May 2009 21:53:49 GMT)
Republicans Set to Unveil Health Care Plan- Steele Says Republican Party Has 'Turned the Corner'
Republican lawmakers have beaten Democrats to the punch on health care reform this year with a plan they intend to unveil Wednesday and have shown exclusively to FOX News. (Tue, 19 May 2009 22:42:06 GMT)
Congress' conservatives offer health proposal
Congressional conservatives, convinced voters need to see a Republican health care plan and frustrated their party hasn't offered one, are introducing legislation of their own. (Tue, 19 May 2009 23:07:29 GMT)
Senators Push for Delay of ‘Public Option’ in Health-Care Plan
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- Some senators drafting a health-care overhaul said they may support creating a new public health insurance program only if private insurers don’t do enough to expand coverage and reduce costs. (Wed, 20 May 2009 10:56:11 GMT)
La. House OKs bill allowing refusal of health care
A proposal to shield doctors and pharmacists from penalties for refusing to provide health services because of religious or moral objections won approval Tuesday from the Louisiana House, but only after the measure was rewritten to limit its scope. (Wed, 20 May 2009 11:58:18 GMT)
50% Support More Taxes on Alcohol To Help Fund Universal Health Care
Fifty percent (50%) of Americans favor increasing taxes on beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages to help provide health insurance for every one in the country. (Wed, 20 May 2009 12:31:31 GMT)
Italy Confirms 10th Case of Swine Flu, Health Ministry Says
May 20 (Bloomberg) -- Italy’s Health Ministry said that it confirmed the country’s tenth swine flu case, according to an e- mailed statement. The latest flu case involved a 21-year-old woman who was treated and is recovering at home. She returned on May 15 from a trip to the U.S., the ministry said. (Wed, 20 May 2009 12:37:40 GMT)
Images: Taking your health record with you
Some of the better options for consumers who want to maintain their own personal health records. (Wed, 20 May 2009 14:06:59 GMT)
Beer tax on tap for health care?
Consumers in the United States may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all. (Wed, 20 May 2009 15:21:30 GMT)
Beer tax on tap for health care?
Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all. (Wed, 20 May 2009 15:23:41 GMT)
Beer tax on tap for health care?
Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all. Details of the proposed beer tax are described in a Senate Finance Committee document distributed to lawmakers in advance of a closed-door meeting Wednesday. (Wed, 20 May 2009 15:23:46 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 20, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:03:37 GMT)
Beer tax on tap for health care?
Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all. Details of the proposed beer tax are described in a Senate Finance Committee document distributed to lawmakers in advance of a closed-door meeting... (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:10:05 GMT)
GOP offers preemptive health plan
Senate and House Republicans offered a health care reform bill Wednesday that aims for universal coverage, but takes a much different track than Democrats to get there. (Wed, 20 May 2009 19:34:00 GMT)
Tax Proposals Draw Critics in Talks on Financing Health Insurance
Lobbyists have mobilized to head off proposed taxes on employer-provided health benefits, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. (Thu, 21 May 2009 00:55:41 GMT)
Beer tax on tap for health care?
Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all. (Thu, 21 May 2009 00:57:56 GMT)
Beer tax on tap for health care?
Joe Six-Pack may have to hand over nearly $2 more for a case of beer to help provide health insurance for all. Details of the proposed beer tax are described in a Senate Finance Committee document distributed to lawmakers before a closed-door meeting Wednesday. (Thu, 21 May 2009 00:58:01 GMT)
Recession Q&A: 'Kids can't wait' for health care
More than 7 million people under age 18 have no health insurance, says the National Center for Health Statistics. Since the recession started, more children lack care, reports the Children's Health Fund. Co-founder Irwin Redlener talks about his medical concerns for children. (Thu, 21 May 2009 01:05:15 GMT)
Signs of health suggest US banking crisis ending
Renewed signs of health among big US banks is sparking hope that the credit crisis is over, with the risks of a new financial meltdown diminishing. (Thu, 21 May 2009 02:03:57 GMT)
Daschle still key player on health care
Nearly four months after tax troubles forced him to forgo his plan to lead the nation's health department, former senator Tom Daschle has re-emerged as a key player on health care, lawmakers and policy experts say. (Thu, 21 May 2009 03:12:42 GMT)
New Federal Task Force Will Target Health-Care Fraud
Senior Obama administration officials launched a high-level task force yesterday to use technology to help detect and prevent health-care fraud, which robs the nation's coffers of billions of dollars each year. (Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Conn. House votes to open health insurance plan
Connecticut legislators voted Wednesday to open the state's employee and retiree health insurance plan to municipalities, small businesses and nonprofit agencies even though the governor had already vetoed a similar bill. (Thu, 21 May 2009 13:43:48 GMT)
Senate Serves Up Beer Tax For Health Care
Senators are focusing on how to pay for expanding health insurance for an estimated 50 million uninsured Americans, a cost that could range to some $1.5 trillion over 10 years. (Thu, 21 May 2009 14:30:04 GMT)
Senator: No health insurance for illegal migrants
Illegal immigrants won't be entitled to medical insurance under the health legislation Congress is working on, a leading lawmaker said Thursday. (Thu, 21 May 2009 14:57:44 GMT)
Vital Signs: Five biggest hurdles to health-care reform
Here are the five most contentious proposals that could derail the attempt to remedy health care’s dysfunction this time: (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:23:03 GMT)
Baucus Says He Has 'Very High' Hopes for Health Care
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said the Senate probably will approve an overhaul of health care that falls short of President Barack Obama's plan to insure everyone. (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:59:40 GMT)
Baucus Says He Has ‘Very High’ Hopes for Health Care (Update1)
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said chances of getting Senate approval of a bipartisan health-care overhaul are “very, very high,” though it will fall short of President Barack Obama ’s plan to insure everyone. (Thu, 21 May 2009 16:02:39 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 21, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 21 May 2009 16:03:32 GMT)
Baucus Says He Has 'Very High' Hopes for Health Care (Update2)
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said the Senate probably will approve an overhaul of health care that falls short of President Barack Obama 's plan to insure everyone. (Thu, 21 May 2009 16:31:12 GMT)
Is There a Cure for Miami's Soaring Health-Care Costs?
Lately, several studies point to Miami as the poster child for exorbitant medical costs. As Washington takes on health-care reform, it might want to look at the Magic City for tips on where to start (Thu, 21 May 2009 18:05:10 GMT)
Rx for 'Extra': health reports, celebrity scoops
"Extra" producer Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey is as likely to hand a visitor a book about health discoveries as she is to share the TV show's latest ratings data. (Fri, 22 May 2009 02:44:49 GMT)
Senator says health insurance plan won't cover illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON - Health care reforms aiming for universal coverage won't provide insurance for illegal immigrants and may not address the cost to state and local governments for providing medical care to this large group of the uninsured, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee said Thursday. (Fri, 22 May 2009 02:56:03 GMT)
Health-Care Reform: Who Pays?
When considering proposals for extending health-care benefits to 47 million uninsured, keep in mind that there are only three ways to pay for universal coverage: Raise taxes, cut payments to medical providers, or ration care. (Fri, 22 May 2009 03:38:08 GMT)
Begala health memo rebuts Luntz's
Democratic strategist Paul Begala is circulating a point-by-point rebuttal of GOP consultant Frank Luntz’s widely read strategy memo on health care – with Begala urging congressional Democrats to push back hard against “Republican Orwellian rhetoric.” (Fri, 22 May 2009 03:44:00 GMT)
Health Care Overhaul Efforts Inch Along
In a few weeks, lawmakers will start the task of writing a health care overhaul bill. But many large obstacles remain, including how to pay for it. (Fri, 22 May 2009 09:39:31 GMT)
3 Things to Avoid When Trying to Cut Health Costs
If you're looking for ways to trim health-insurance expenses, don't make these mistakes that actually could cost you more money. (Fri, 22 May 2009 13:59:13 GMT)
Leaders in Health Literacy Recognized by the Partnership for Clear Health Communication at the National Patient Safety ...
WASHINGTON, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Clear Health Communication at the National Patient Safety Foundation today announced the recipients of the prestigious Pfizer Health Literacy in Advancing Patient Safety Award. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:07:41 GMT)
AIM Health Group Inc. reports largest quarterly profit since going public and announces filing of financial results ...
TORONTO, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - AIM Health Group Inc. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:08:51 GMT)
Health Canada’s probiotics monograph ‘insufficient’: Expert
Since the Canadian Natural Health Products Regulation came into effect in 2004, Health Canada has issued a number of monographs on natural health products. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:54:23 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 22, 2009
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 22 May 2009 16:03:07 GMT)
Canadian men reluctant to consult mental health services
Between 20 and 70 percent of Canadians affected by mental illness shun medical treatment. Such avoidance of services provided by doctors and psychologists is particularly acute among men, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research. (Fri, 22 May 2009 16:13:26 GMT)
Baby boom hurting British health services
LONDON, May 22 (UPI) -- A baby boom is causing serious funding and care problems for Britain's National Health Service, a review of maternity service records shows. (Fri, 22 May 2009 17:28:09 GMT)
MP to stand down for health reasons
The Vale of Glamorgan MP announces he will stand down at the next general election to focus on his health and family. (Fri, 22 May 2009 18:36:03 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 21, 2009
Title: Health Highlights: May 21, 2009 Category: Health News Created: 5/22/2009 7:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2009 (Fri, 22 May 2009 19:18:57 GMT)
Recession Is Bad for Health
Title: Recession Is Bad for Health Category: Health News Created: 5/21/2009 Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2009 (Fri, 22 May 2009 19:19:48 GMT)
Health Officials Race to Create H1N1 Flu Vaccine
At the World Health Organization's annual meeting, a main topic was the ongoing effort to develop a vaccine against the H1N1 swine flu virus. Betty Ann Bowser reports on efforts to create a new vaccine and concerns over having the time to properly produce it. (Sat, 23 May 2009 00:28:18 GMT)
Lake County health officials say E. coli threat from tainted beef has passed
Plain Dealer file photographLake County health officials feel that the threat from E. coli tainted ground beef has subsided. Related content • Beef investigated for E. coli was not sold in grocery stores • E. coli infection kills Cleveland girl,... (Sat, 23 May 2009 00:57:04 GMT)
Health chiefs warn against 'sneaky' flu virus
Global health chiefs warned against the "sneaky" swine flu virus but said a vaccine could be ready as early as June as Russia reported its first confirmed case of the disease. (Sat, 23 May 2009 01:27:22 GMT)
Child health interventions save billions
BALTIMORE, May 23 (UPI) -- Four health interventions before a U.S. child is age 5 could save society up to $65 billion in future healthcare costs, researchers estimate. (Sat, 23 May 2009 04:13:32 GMT)
Health chiefs warn against 'sneaky' flu virus
Global health chiefs warned against the "sneaky" swine flu virus but said a vaccine could be ready as early as June as Russia reported its first confirmed case of the disease. (Sat, 23 May 2009 08:01:35 GMT)
Sri Lanka health ministry probes war zone doctors
Sri Lanka's health ministry is investigating three doctors detained by the military on accusations they gave false information about war zone casualties to the media, an official said Saturday. (Sat, 23 May 2009 08:56:35 GMT)
Obama committed to moving ahead on health care
President Barack Obama says it's going to be very difficult to push a major health care overhaul through Congress. (Sat, 23 May 2009 12:18:42 GMT)
Obama committed to moving ahead on health care
President Barack Obama says it's going to be very difficult to push a major health care overhaul through Congress. But the president says he really thinks "the stars may be aligned" and that a deal can get done if everyone involved works in a spirit of compromise, rather than rigid ideology. (Sat, 23 May 2009 12:19:19 GMT)
Health department issues beach advisories in Charlotte County
The Florida Department of Health and Charlotte County Health Department has issued beach advisories for the Port Charlotte Beach Complex, Stump Pass... (Sat, 23 May 2009 13:23:38 GMT)
Officials: Algae in Ohio lake poses health risks
ST. MARYS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio park officials say an abundance of toxic algae at a western Ohio Lake poses a health risk for swimmers and boaters. The algae at Grand Lake St. Marys releases a neurotoxin that can cause skin rashes and sore throats and kill small animals. (Sat, 23 May 2009 14:57:35 GMT)
Officials: Toxic Algae Poses Health Risk To Swimmers, Boaters
Ohio park officials say an abundance of toxic algae at a western Ohio Lake poses a health risk for swimmers and boaters. (Sat, 23 May 2009 14:59:34 GMT)
Obama promises "basic" health care coverage
President Obama vowed in an interview Saturday that his health care plan will provide “basic coverage” to all Americans —... (Sat, 23 May 2009 16:14:11 GMT)
Obama committed to moving ahead on health care
President Barack Obama says it's going to be very difficult to push a major health care overhaul through Congress. (Sat, 23 May 2009 18:11:35 GMT)
Obama committed to moving ahead on health care
President Barack Obama says it's going to be very difficult to push a major health care overhaul through Congress. But the president says he really thinks "the stars may be aligned" and that a deal can get done if everyone involved works in a spirit of compromise, rather than rigid ideology. (Sat, 23 May 2009 18:11:37 GMT)
Health means testing approval likely
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon says she expects the Senate will approve her government's plan to means test private health insurance. (Sun, 24 May 2009 01:19:12 GMT)
Govt 'backing down on health takeover'
The federal government is walking away from its plan to take over the public hospital system if it's not up to scratch this year, Opposition health spokesman Peter Dutton says. Labor has said it will (Sun, 24 May 2009 02:18:55 GMT)
Cerner Writes a Prescription for the Health-Care System
Shares of Cerner, a health-care information-technology company, have climbed more than 50% since March. A big reason for that has been the federal stimulus package. (Sun, 24 May 2009 02:53:16 GMT)
With Health-Care Bill, Baucus May Define His Career and His Party
Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, may be President Obama's most critical ally on health-care reform. But which version of the independent-minded Montanan will preside as the debate intensifies this summer? (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:36:12 GMT)
With Health-Care Bill, Baucus May Define His Career and His Party
Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, may be President Obama's most critical ally on health-care reform. But which version of the independent-minded Montanan will preside as the debate intensifies this summer? (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Prince George's Hopes Health-Care System's Bidders Will Form Partnerships
Only one of the nine companies bidding to purchase Prince George's County's beleaguered health-care system wants to run the entire network, raising the possibility that bidders may partner to develop more comprehensive proposals. (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Farm & Food: Health care reform a winner for rural America
If you want to see just how badly broken America’s health care system is come to the country. (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:11:10 GMT)
Panel offers advice on health care, insurance
The Richmond Times-Dispatch hosted an online chat Monday about health care and health-insurance options for the unemployed. The chat featured three experts: Jill A. Hanken with the Virginia Poverty Law Center; Trisha Steiniger with United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg; and (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:18:00 GMT)
Health care double-cross came double-quick
That didn't take long. Less than two weeks have passed since much of the medical-industrial complex made a big show of working with President Barack Obama on health care reform — and the double-crossing is already well underway. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:24:26 GMT)
Lessons from auto industry aid health care workers
No-show patients. Duplicated paperwork and effort. Confusion at the front desk. Inefficiencies like those, common in health care, are challenging automotive quality engineers like Kush Shah to bring efficiency and process improvement skills honed in manufacturing to health care. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:32:54 GMT)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health lobbyist has great sway
If anyone could make or break President Barack Obama's health care agenda, it might be Karen Ignagni. The Democratic former union official and firefighter's daughter is also the unlikely face of the powerful health insurance industry as its top Washington... Related: Barack Obama - Health care - Health insurance - Democrat Party - United States (Sun, 24 May 2009 12:53:21 GMT)
GPs to run new £2m health centre
Family doctors have been appointed by a health trust to run a new £2m clinic planned for a town in Cumbria. (Sun, 24 May 2009 13:33:15 GMT)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health lobbyist has great sway
If anyone could make or break President Barack Obama's health care agenda, it might be Karen Ignagni. (Sun, 24 May 2009 14:07:37 GMT)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health lobbyist has great sway
If anyone could make or break President Barack Obama's health care agenda, it might be Karen Ignagni. The Democratic former union official and firefighter's daughter is also the unlikely face of the powerful health insurance industry as its top Washington lobbyist. (Sun, 24 May 2009 14:07:37 GMT)
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health lobbyist has great sway
If anyone could make or break President Barack Obama's health care agenda, it might be Karen Ignagni. (Sun, 24 May 2009 17:47:05 GMT)
Health lobbyist has great sway
If anyone could make or break President Barack Obama's health care agenda, it might be Karen Ignagni. She's the unlikely face of the powerful health insurance industry as its top Washington lobbyist. (Sun, 24 May 2009 21:06:10 GMT)
World Health Assembly opens AMIDST CONCERNS ABOUT INFLUENZA PANDEMIC
The 62nd World Health Assembly opened today in Geneva, as officials from 193 member countries began their annual review of the activities of the World Health Organization and set new priorities for th (Mon, 25 May 2009 03:40:48 GMT)
Health care advocates, providers call for more public outreach
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Better communication with doctors and office staff and more public outreach to Medicaid members are among recommendations for helping low-income West Virginians who are eligible for enhanced health care coverage actually get it, advoca... (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:02:07 GMT)
Health Alliance sues insurers over liability
The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati is having trouble getting some insurance companies to reimburse its legal expenses. So it’s suing them in federal court, seeking a clarification of its rights under several liability insurance policies. (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:09:11 GMT)
Health museum gets new trustees, leadership
A year ago, at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, the National Health Museum announced it had selected Atlanta as its new home, instead of Washington, D.C. (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:09:21 GMT)
Intel prescribes telemedicine to treat health costs
Intel Corp. wants to be a player in the health-care technology business, releasing its own products, making investments and sponsoring academic research locally and abroad. (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:26:08 GMT)
Top health care lobbyist prepared for showdown
WASHINGTON — If anyone could make or break President Barack Obama's health care agenda, it might be Karen Ignagni. Ignagni, a Democrat, former union official and firefighter's daughter, is also the unlikely face of the powerful health insurance industry as its top Washington lobbyist. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:36:58 GMT)
Open Enrollment Begins For Subsidized Health Coverage
Families enrolled in the Massachusetts state funded health insurance program get to decide beginning Monday whether they are satisfied with their coverage. (Mon, 25 May 2009 10:48:48 GMT)
Health Department offers healthy swimming advice
The Vermont Health Department is offering some advice aimed at making swimming a healthier experience. (Mon, 25 May 2009 13:15:22 GMT)
Aussie hostage's 'health poor'
AN Australian photographer and a Canadian reporter held hostage in Somalia for nine months say they are in poor health and want more help. (Mon, 25 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
European Stocks Rebound; Sanofi Leads Health-Care Shares Higher
May 25 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rebounded as a gain in health-care companies sent the Dow Jones Stoxx 600 Index 0.2 percent higher to 207.44 as of 3:05 p.m. in London. (Mon, 25 May 2009 14:52:28 GMT)
World No Tobacco Day highlights importance of health warnings
VietNamNet Bridge – The theme “Tobacco Health Warnings” is launched on World No Tobacco Day 2009 on May 31 and also a slogan for national “no smoking” week May 24-31 in Vietnam, announced by the Ministry of Health. (Mon, 25 May 2009 15:18:46 GMT)
Web site lists local doctors, job postings, health care info
RochesterHealth.com is a new site that provides a local health care professional directory, health job postings, health events and health information. (Mon, 25 May 2009 16:11:39 GMT)
Health officials: Use caution around pool chemicals
Warm weather brings with it the start of swim season and the opening of public pools. But the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services says thousands of people are hurt each year by mishandling swimming pool chemicals. (Mon, 25 May 2009 16:24:54 GMT)
Nebraska schools honored for health efforts
Thirty-two Nebraska schools have been recognized for their efforts to improve the health of their students through better eating and more physical activity. (Mon, 25 May 2009 16:25:04 GMT)
U.S. health system discourages innovation
Countless workers in the United States are trapped in jobs they would like to leave because they cannot get health insurance elsewhere, calcifying innovation and mobility in the world's largest economy. (Mon, 25 May 2009 23:03:48 GMT)
Health experts urge African gov'ts to scale up preventive measures
Health experts have called on nine African governments to take urgent actions to expand and strengthen existing prevention of mother-to-child transmission services for pregnant women, and increase the treatment for infected mothers and children. Speaking at a media briefing in Nairobi on key issues discussed and consensus reached at the two-day Regional Expert Consultation, convened by the UN ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 02:45:06 GMT)
Workers of HCA Midwest Health System to get pay raises
More than 5,000 employees of HCA Midwest Health System, the for-profit company that owns eight Kansas City area hospitals, will get a 2 percent wage increase beginning next month. (Tue, 26 May 2009 03:15:59 GMT)
Confirmed Swine Flu Cases at 12,515: UN Health Agency (Table)
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- The following table lists the cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed human cases of the swine flu strain of influenza formally know as H1N1 as reported to the Geneva-based World Health Organization. Total cases are current as of May 25, 2009. (Tue, 26 May 2009 03:45:56 GMT)
Glen Allen mom a national spokeswoman for children’s health-care reform
With the current national conversation about health-care reform, Leigh T. Bernard figures this is a rare opportunity. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for health-care reform,“ said Bernard, who lives in Glen Allen. “We have one chance to make it right because we’re not going to get this chance again.“ Bernard is the mother of 7-year-old twin daughters who were born prematurely. One of her ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:06:02 GMT)
Now health cover till 65 years
In its latest directive, IRDA has directed that health insurance policies must allow insurance cover to all people at least till age of 65 years. (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:09:40 GMT)
Well water should be tested annually to reduce health risks to children
Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, according to new guidance offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health, took a lead role in working with the AAP to develop these recommendations and draft a new AAP policy statement about the things parents ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:18:13 GMT)
Health meeting at Womack today
An update on swine flu will be among the topics today at the Fort Bragg Health Consumers Meeting. The program will be at 1 p.m. in the Womack Army Medical Center’s Weaver Auditorium on the ground floor. (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:21:28 GMT)
Well Water Should be Tested Annually to Reduce Health Risks to Children
Private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, according to new guidance offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, took a lead role in working with the AAP to develop these recommendations and draft a new AAP policy statement about the ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:32:33 GMT)
Pfizer's Kindler on Health-Care Reform and the Wyeth Deal
President Barack Obama just announced a goal of passing comprehensive health-care reform legislation by July 31, so we all can expect a long, hot summer of debate over how to expand coverage for 47 million uninsured Americans. (Tue, 26 May 2009 06:01:42 GMT)
State glance of health emergency funding
State glance of health emergency funding (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:05:14 GMT)
State glance of health emergency funding
A state-by-state glance of fiscal year 2009 funding for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), which includes money given to hospitals and health networks for public health emergencies, and the funding for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness program (PHEP), which includes money given to state health agencies for pandemics and other emergencies. State HPP PHEP ( million s) ( million s) ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:30:34 GMT)
Flu scare reveals strapped local health agencies
The swine flu outbreak fell short of a full-blown international crisis, but revealed the precarious state of local health departments, the community bulwarks against disease and health emergencies in the United States. (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:42:27 GMT)
OBAMA'S DUBIOUS HEALTH-CARE CLAIMS
PRESIDENT Obama may pretend otherwise, but if Congress passes his health-care agenda, America will be taking a giant leap toward Canadian-style, government-run health care. And many Americans will find themselves left with no choice but to sign on... (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:22:31 GMT)
Opponents step up criticism of Obama health plan
A conservative group that's been running ominous ads warning that President Barack Obama will institute government-run health care is expanding its campaign this week ahead of congressional action. (Tue, 26 May 2009 13:34:17 GMT)
Mobile phones to be banned in French primary schools to limit health risks
Mobile telephones are to be banned from French primary schools and operators must offer handsets that allow only text messages under new government measures to limit the health risk for children. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:07:33 GMT)
Bamboozled: Smart shopping pays off with less-expensive health coverage
Here's a health insurance tip, a victory against robo-callers and news about an investment that, at least for now, has a zero-percent return.... (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:19:27 GMT)
Miami-Dade launches affordable health insurance initiative
Offering a plan that its creators believe could serve as a model for affordable health insurance nationwide, Miami-Dade County leaders unveiled Tuesday morning a unique public-private effort to help the estimated 600,000 uninsured in the county. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:26:48 GMT)
G.M. to Give U.A.W. Health Trust 17.5% of Its Shares
General Motors will give the United Auto Workers union 17.5 percent of its common stock, $6.5 billion in preferred shares and a $2.5 billion note to fund a trust that will take over retiree health care costs starting next year. (Tue, 26 May 2009 18:18:10 GMT)
Flu scare reveals strapped local health agencies
Facing Michigan's latest budget cuts, Kent County health director Cathy Raevsky sized up the local impact: no more nursing visits to new moms, fewer restaurant inspections and reduced communicable disease control. There was a familiarity to the cuts. "I've been doing it for seven years," she said ruefully. (Tue, 26 May 2009 19:33:06 GMT)
Correction: Health-care lobbyist story
In a May 24 story about a top lobbyist's role in the overhaul of health care, The Associated Press reported erroneously the year that Karen Ignagni and another lobbyist, Chip Kahn, were candidates for the same job. They were competing for the same post in 2000, not 2003. (Tue, 26 May 2009 21:16:16 GMT)
Final Glance: Health Care Equipment companies
Shares of some top health care equipment companies were mixed at the close of trading: Becton Dickinson rose $1.23 or 1.9 percent, to $67.13. (Tue, 26 May 2009 21:47:21 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Chrome coatings replaced with safer alloys … Statins may help prevent stroke recurrence … GOCE achieves a satellite first … Robotics may help cerebral palsy victims ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Tue, 26 May 2009 21:48:56 GMT)
Anna Deveare Smith Tackles Health Care
Actress, playwright and performer Anna Deaveare Smith talks about her new work, centering on health care, and her new position as artist in residence at the Center for American Progress. She says she will use that perch for her next work about change in Washington. (Tue, 26 May 2009 23:26:25 GMT)
Ariz. ballot measure sought on health care choices
Voters in November 2008 narrowly rejected a health care measure that would have prohibited any state law restricting a person's freedom to choose a private health care system. (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:01:06 GMT)
GM labor deal would cut retiree health benefits immediately
Here are highlights of GM's new cost-cutting labor agreement with the United Auto Workers, which will go to a union vote. The UAW, in documents prepared for its members, said some of the changes in the retiree health care trust and other benefits were insisted upon by the federal government as conditions for additional support for GM: (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:06:12 GMT)
Health Risks Associated With Bigger Waistlines
Health Risks Associated With Bigger Waistlines Researchers continue to find evidence that a bigger waistline is a predictor of poor health -- especially poor heart health. However, it's shocking how much a bigger waistline can affect your entire body's health, literally from head to toe. (Wed, 27 May 2009 04:04:09 GMT)
UN health agency wins prestigious Spanish prize
The World Health Organization, which has helped spearhead efforts to contain swine flu, won Spain's prestigious Prince of Asturias prize on Wednesday for its work fighting global killers such as AIDS, polio and tuberculosis. (Wed, 27 May 2009 11:06:39 GMT)
Possible Return of Swine Flu in Fall Has U.S. Health Officials on Alert
WEDNESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- As the H1N1 swine flu virus continues to wax and wane in different parts of the country, U.S. health officials said Tuesday that they were working as fast as possible to learn as much as they can about the novel pathogen before the return of the flu season in the fall. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:04:17 GMT)
Health data proves contagious on social media
Swine flu triggered a pandemic of posts on Twitter and Facebook and in the process marked the coming of age of social media as a way to distribute and share both public and personal health information. (Wed, 27 May 2009 14:38:53 GMT)
Ariz. ballot measure sought on health care choices
Arizona residents may be asked again to decide whether to amend the state Constitution to include new rights to obtain private health care. (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:49 GMT)
SEC charges three ex-Cardinal Health officers
Three former senior and accounting officers of Cardinal Health Inc ran an earnings and revenue scheme that falsely portrayed company results, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday. (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:36:23 GMT)
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