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Brandywine Realty Trust Announces 1.4 Million Square Feet of Leasing Activity Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:00PMBrandywine Realty Trust announced today that it has signed 1.4 million square feet in new and renewed leases during the second quarter of 2011, including more than 278,000 square feet of leasing activity commencing through June 30, 2011.
EMERGING POWER: DeNarvaez makes an impact in health care Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMBut the 55-year-old Ontario native changed her tune when she realized the field gave her an opportunity to help people while challenging her with a world where government regulations and business practices changed almost daily.
Joe Bohling named senior vice president of human resources exec at Aflac Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:08PMSupplemental insurance company Aflac said Monday it has hired a new senior vice president of human resources.
Aflac hires new human resources executive; company’s stock hits 52-week low Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:53PMSupplemental insurance company Aflac said today it has hired a new senior vice president of human resources.
Tri-State Regional News, Thursday 7/14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:05AMA Department of Homeland Security official says two Iraqis arrested in Kentucky for terrorism never appeared on a watch list. The reason is because the FBI did not put fingerprint information into databases used to flag potential security risks.
Humana Creates "Virtual Neighborhood to Provide Health and Wellness Education for Seniors Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:41AMHumana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today is ...
Humana co-founder, community leaders want River Fields to drop bridges suit Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:08PMDozens of Louisville business, community and government leaders joined Humana co-founder David Jones Sr. and former Jefferson County Judge-Executive Rebecca Jackson on Wednesday to demand the River Fields conservation group drop its lawsuit over the Ohio River Bridges Project.
Small pharmacies claim they can't compete with Walmart , Humana partnership Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:23PMAmerican Pharmacies asks for Medicare to reverse its policy allowing insurance companies to designate preferred pharmacies
Sunrise Hospital Snuffs Smoking Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:59AMIf you want to smoke or chew tobacco at Sunrise Hospital, you'll have to go somewhere else. No, not outside the entrance. And not in the parking lot, either. Not even if you're sitting in your car. In fact, if you merely smell like cigarette smoke, forget
Tricare physician payments at center of contract dispute Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:37PMA GAO report finds that low levels are the main reason for lack of network participation by civilian doctors, which limits access to care.
Firefighting infrastructure in Obion focus of inspection Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:10PMBy KEVIN BOWDEN Staff Reporter Work is expected to begin next week on a six-month inspection of Obion’s firefighting infrastructure. The work will be done by Bob Dudley of Dudley’s Fire Consultants in Greenfield, who will work closely with Obion Fire Chief Jamie Evans.
Corporations Tell Smoking Employees To Pay More For Health Insurance Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:40PMIf you smoke, you'll pay more. That's the message and policy coming out of some of the country's largest corporations.
Humana Delivers on Well-being Commitment with Launch of HumanaVitality Wellness and Loyalty Program Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:11AMThis week, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) health plan members start earning ...
MCCI will be opening 4 primary care clinics in Jacksonville area Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:56PMA Miami-based company that owns 27 medical offices in South Florida will be opening four primary care clinics in the Jacksonville area this month.
Bob Hope Classic golf tourney changes names Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:41PMBob Hope's name is being removed from the local golf tournament he started hosting in 1965.
Truth in Drugs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:26AMAs healthcare reform continues to drive toward more drug-price transparency, employers and benefits managers need to up the ante on drug manufacturers and pharmacy-benefits managers.
Humana CEO Talks Election, Regulation Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:18PMHumana CEO Michael McCallister gives his second-half outlook for Humana and the health insurance industry.
Insurance Compnay Won't Hire Smokers Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:43PMIf you're having trouble kicking the habit and you want to work for insurance giant Humana, your chances just went up in smoke.
Company tests new hires for nicotine use Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:46PM"Kicking the habit" may soon be required to get a job if health insurance provider Humana's new policy to screen potential hires for nicotine spreads throughout the country.
Seniors get insurance questions answered Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:16AMBy Vern Hee – Special to the Pahrump Valley Times Seniors packed a town hall meeting organized by Health Care Partners of Nevada on Monday. The reason many showed up was because of the confusion still surrounding the split between insurance provider Health Plan of Nevada/Senior Dimensions and Health Care Partners medical group Dr. Sherif[...]
Lamar Sells Insurance, No Hope For PGA Tour Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:40AMLamar Odom sells insurance, PGA Tour moves on without Hope and a global financial ratings firm gives a warning to the NBA.
Kentucky News Review: Wall St. Journal prepares Knicks fans to meet Jorts Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:51AMJosh Harrellson visits New York. Humana won't hire smokers in Arizona. Benham school building is converted to an inn. Chicago police officer in trouble for trying to spend the money of his dying father in Kentucky. Fort Campbell helicopter part of high-tech military arsenal.
Humana Inc. to Release Second Quarter 2011 Results on August 1, 2011 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:45AMLOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will release its financial results for the second quarter 2011 on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 6:00 a.m. eastern time. The company will host a conference call, as well as a virtual slide presentation at 9:00 a.m. eastern time that same morning to discuss its financial results for the quarter. The live virtual presentation (audio with slides ...
Humana Won't Hire Smokers In Arizona Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:51AMHealth insurer Humana Inc. says it will begin testing all Arizona job applicants for tobacco use, and those who light up won't get the gig.
Golf does some name dropping: Bob Hope Classic is now the Humana Challenge Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:43AMLOS ANGELES - Health and well-being nudged a comedy legend aside Tuesday when tournament organizers announced a new name for the Bob Hope Classic.
Local man named LA auto dealer of the year Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:01AMHe is an active member of the Shreveport-Bossier New Car Dealers Association, the National Dealer Council and is Past Chairman of Chrysler National Advertising and President of the Chrysler Zone Advertising Association. He began his automobile experience in 1964 with RBW Motors before leaving for the GM position at Bob Post Chrysler Plymouth in 1975. In 1982, he took over as owner of the ...
Thanks for the memories: Bob Hope Classic is now the Humana Challenge Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:35PMDesert tournament will have new name and be shortened from 90 to 72 holes in 2012. Health and well-being nudged a comedy legend aside Tuesday when tournament organizers announced a new name for the Bob Hope Classic.
Humana: Smokers need not apply in Ariz. Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:09PMPHOENIX, June 30 (UPI) -- Smokers need not apply for Arizona jobs at healthcare insurance giant Humana Inc., the company says.
Bob Hope Classic renamed in favor of sponsors Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:25PMThe Bob Hope Classic is no more, with the PGA Tour announcing today that the annual La Quinta-based golf tournament will have a new name, new format and a . . . → Read More
Insurer Humana won't hire Ariz. smokers Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:47AMHealth insurer Humana Inc. says it will begin testing all Arizona job applicants for tobacco use, and those who light up won't get the gig, The Associated Press reports.
Health insurer Humana to test Arizona job applicants for tobacco, says it won't hire smokers Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:37AMPHOENIX - Health insurer Humana Inc. says it will begin testing all Arizona job applicants for tobacco use, and those who light up won't get the gig. The company says it will test new workers for nicotine use starting Friday, using a pre-employment urine drug screen.
Insurer Humana Inc. won't hire smokers in Arizona Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:22AMHealth insurer Humana Inc. says it will begin testing all Arizona job applicants for tobacco use, and those who light up won't get the gig.
Humana won't hire smokers in Arizona Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:52AMCompany plans to test new employees for nicotine use during a pre-employment urine drug screen.
Sleep-apnea patient breathing easier Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:50PMDear Greg: I'm writing to you in desperation after a nearly eight-month battle to get the CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine I so desperately need. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in November 2010 and was prescribed a CPAP machine. However, it falls in a crack in my insurance because I live in Volusia County. I have a Humana HMO, and not a single medical equipment provider in ...
Tampa job fair hiring hundreds Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:46AMIf you are looking for a job, you may be in luck. A free job fair will be held today through 2 pm at the Wyndham Tampa Westshore Hotel.
Humana CEO Talks Election, Regulation Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:04AMJob growth will continue to be lackluster in the second half, according to Humana CEO Michael McCallister. On the other hand, he expects the political debate surrounding healthcare in America to pick up as the 2012 presidential election gets nearer. "I think job growth is going to be weak. Normally in our business we don't feel cycles really strongly. This time we are. So that gives you an idea ...
Personal Injury Patients Now Treated While Sleeping Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 8:28PMPhoenix, Arizona. A local chiropractor has introduced a unique approach that moves beyond traditional chiropractic care. Dr. Jason Hawkins, D.C., a Phoenix, Arizona based chiropractor, is one of the few chiropractors certified to work with patients who are under anesthesia. This approach is for those cases in which traditional manipulative techniques are not effective, claims Dr. Hawkins....
Discovery reports 'strong' performance Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:28AMHealth care insurer Discovery Holdings (DSY) said on Friday that a strong performance during the interim financial reporting period to the end of December 2010 continued over the first quarter of the 2011 calendar year, with all operating entities performing in line with expectation.
Obion city council members finalizing new budget Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:10PMBy KEVIN BOWDEN Staff Reporter Obion city officials are closing in on a new city budget, and on Monday night the Obion City Council approved a pair of budget resolutions while also passing ordinances setting the city’s water and sewer rates, natural gas rates and sanitation rates.
Humana Military Healthcare Services’ Ray Pryor named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ by Louisville Business First Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:14PMLOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Military Healthcare Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM), is pleased to announce its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Raymond S. Pryor, Jr., was named ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year’ by Louisville Business First during an awards ceremony June 23, 2011 at the Henry Clay in Louisville. The ‘Chief Financial Officer of the Year ...
UnitedHealth sues over contract with U.S. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 8:11PM$20 billion is at stake as Minnetonka firm goes after the federal Tricare business.
UnitedHealth Group suing over lost military contract Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:17PMUnitedHealth Group is suing the Pentagon after losing the latest round in a battle to win a 5-year, $24 billion military health insurance contract.
Health insurance changes place state employees in difficult situation Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:11PM“The uncertainty is unfathomable,” State Rep. Dan Brady said during a June 16 WGLT interview when discussing the recent health insurance changes for state employees.
Humana won’t enter 90-day emergency insurance contract Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 9:21AMWhat looked promising Friday afternoon apparently is not to be. Many area retired teachers and those across downstate were hoping Humana would enter into one of the 90-day emergency contracts to offer health insurance. Without Humana, many will be forced to change insurance, perhaps having to travel great distances to new doctors and hospitals.
Benefits selection period ends for state employees Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:40PMThe benefits-selection period for more than 400,000 state employees, retirees and dependents ended Monday after being extended for a weekend in a scramble set in motion by a Sangamon County judge’s ruling June 10.
Roundup: State employee benefit battles heat up; Wis. Gov. to remake Medicaid program; Mass. cost controls Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:19PMThe Legislature is close to wrapping up its work on the $25 billion state budget bill after the Senate made minor changes to the plan late Sunday before approving it by a lopsided margin. ... the spending plan for the budget year that starts July 1 would eliminate more than 2,000 state jobs and includes cuts in most state departments and agencies.
Deadline passes for state health insurance switches Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:14PMBLOOMINGTON — State employees and retirees — including those of Illinois State University — who hadn’t yet selected a health insurance plan or wanted to change an earlier selection were rushing Monday to make their selections by a 5 p.m. deadline.
Access MediQuip Announces National Surgical Implant Management Agreement with Humana Inc. Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 1:00PMNational program intended to reduce surgical-implant costs and improve quality for Humana members.
State insurance deadline today Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:16AMState officials decided Thursday to extend the benefit-choice period for employee and retiree health insurance until 5 p.m. today. The previous deadline was 5 p.m. Friday.
Humana to keep Illinois workers on health plan Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:53AMHumana Inc. said Friday that it would be willing to continue insurance coverage for Illinois state employees and retirees another 90 days, though the state has announced plans to remove it as an option for workers after the end of the month.