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Gov't advisers: No copays for contraceptives Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:45PMshare: digg facebook twitter WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of women stand to gain free access to a broad menu of birth control methods, thanks to a recommendation issued Tuesday by health experts advising the government. An Institute of Medicine panel recommended that the government require health insurance companies to cover birth control for women as preventive care, without copayments ...
Government advised to require health insurers to cover birth control Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:19PMWASHINGTON — Millions of women might soon gain free access to a broad menu of birth control methods, thanks to a recommendation Tuesday by health experts advising the government. An Institute of Medicine panel recommended that the government require health insurance companies to cover birth control for women as a preventive service, without copayments. Contraception — along with such care as ...
U.S. News Media Group Releases 2011-12 Best Hospitals Rankings Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:01PMU.S. News Media Group has released the 2011-12 Best Hospitals rankings, its 22nd annual publication of the analysis. The rankings are freely available at www.usnews.com/besthospitals and will be featured in the U.S.
FDA favors heart valve without surgery for frail patients Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:55PMThe first artificial heart valve designed to be implanted without major surgery appears to help patients who are too frail to undergo chest-opening surgery, according to federal health reviewers.
Letters to the Editor: July 19, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:00PMHere are letters to the editor from recent editions of the Daily News
Truancy program overhaul would divert kids from juvenile court Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:58AMTHE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on one roll call and local senators on two roll calls from the week of July 11.
Air Conditioning, Cable TV, and an Xbox: What is Poverty in the United States Today? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:38AMAbstract: For decades, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that over 30 million Americans were living in “poverty,” but the bureau’s definition of poverty differs widely from that held by most Americans.
Dehaier Opens First Oxygen Filling Facility and First Service Center for Home Oxygen Therapy Service in Beijing Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00AMDehaier Medical Systems Ltd. , an emerging leader in the development, assembly, marketing and sale of medical devices and homecare medical products in China, today announced the opening of its first oxygen filling facility and first service center for home oxygen therapy service in Beijing, China.
BEACON HILL ROLL CALL Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:59AMBy Bob Katzen THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local representatives on one roll call and local senators on two roll calls from the week of July 11-15.
At the Dunes, it’s a long road ahead Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:15PMDAKOTA DUNES -- A loud thud startled Russ Christiansen in his Colorado home on the night of May 28.
Articles additionnels de "Medicine" Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:57AMExperts at the World Bank praised the reforms in the health of the Kirov region. This was BakuToday According to the provincial health department.
Parents plead for autism coverage in insurance Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:50PMParents of children with autism are asking for the state's help in requiring insurance companies to cover a treatment.
Birthday wishes for a better Medicare Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:16PMCelebrating 46 years this month, Medicare continues to pay for the health care of 47 million Americans. Medicare has improved the health of our seniors, reduced their risk of poverty, and improved the financial security of their families.
Johnson Gives State of the City Address Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:56PMDuring his State of the City address this afternoon, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. touted his administration's progress over the last year and unveiled a "Jobs for Jacksonians" initiative to help citizens find information about job opportunities in the city.
Find funding for historic buildings Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:00PMIt's somewhat ironic that the champions of Ybor City historic buildings plan to ask Hillsborough County commissioners for help today.
Tacoma-based MultiCare to lay off up to 350 employees by fall Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:29PMTacoma-based MultiCare Health System, Pierce County’s largest private employer, announced Tuesday that it would eliminate by early autumn up to 350 positions from its work force of 9,400.
Free Tdap clinics for students Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:16AMA new school-immunization law requiring all students entering seventh through 12th grade during the upcoming school year to be immunized against pertussis before school starts — or by Jan. 1, 2012, if newly-introduced Senate Bill 614 passes — has...
After early zeal, TV networks pull back from producing series for the Internet Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:26PMThe exodus comes at a time when many see brightening skies for original content on the Web.
TV networks pull back Web series Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:13PMNEW YORK (AP) — Around 2007, TV networks made a land rush to the Web, looking to lay down digital production studios. Four years later, many of those networks have pulled up stakes, shunning original Web content and reorienting their online outlook.
Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2010 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:26PMCompanies May Be Allowed to Change Health Plans Without Penalty
Jim Jaffe: Doctor Shortage? No Problem Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:31PMIn medicine, supply creates demand. Show me an area with more hospital beds and I'll show you one with higher hospital utilization that doesn't improve population health status.
Health Highlights: Jan. 20, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:35AMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Underbanked and Unbanked Consumers in the U.S.: Successfully Targeting Consumers of Alternative Financial Services Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:56AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Pitcher with artificial hip refuses to give up on dream Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:23AMIsaac Hess has the stuff that inspires Hollywood, but his tale is missing a storybook ending.
Budget fight about $1.4 billion and much more Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:07AMPolicy differences are making the task of solving the state's projected $5 billion budget deficit over the next two years so difficult.
Training doctors as a shortage looms Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:00PMExperts say a looming physician shortage could throw the nation's medical system into crisis over the next two decades.
Plan keeps Saturday bus service, raises fares Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:07AMWichita officials are proposing to tap a reserve fund for $700,000 to keep city buses rolling on Saturdays for the next two years — while raising fares 50 cents, to $1.75 a ride.
Industry : Related News Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:08AM7/8/2011 - Most Carriers Expect Driver Pay to Increase This Year Two thirds of carriers expect driver wage increases of 1-5% in the recent Second Quarter Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners....
Democrats Bustos, Gaulrapp seek seat in 17th District Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:06AMEach of the three metropolitan regions included in the newly redrawn 17th Congressional District now has a Democratic candidate running for the seat. State Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, has been in the race since the beginning of June, and has spent the last several weeks visiting other parts of the district. Running against him for his party’s nomination are now Cheri Bustos, an East Moline ...
CosmetAssure Receives Approval in Utah Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:37PMMONTGOMERY, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CosmetAssure, a unique elective cosmetic surgery insurance program, is pleased to announce approval in the state of Utah.
CosmetAssure Receives Approval in Minnesota Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:36PMMONTGOMERY, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CosmetAssure, a unique elective cosmetic surgery insurance program, is pleased to announce approval in the state of Minnesota.
13 Ways of Looking At UPMC | A poem by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center PR department Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:25AMFor Jeffrey Romoff, il miglior fabbro I. This is not a hospital. It's a song to the possibilities that live within us all. You will see how our organization reaches out to provide the hope, security, And peace of mind people need. II. With Highmark having announced its int...
Doctors and family members agree: Dallas Wiens has what it takes to carve a new life from a full face transplant Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:19PMFrom the start, Dallas Wiens of Fort Worth has believed that the face he woke up with after surgery was his own. And while his face transplant has been a medical breakthrough, his personal story of recovery is a testament to the human spirit.
Banner expert: How to choose a primary-care provider Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:48PMTo choose a primary-care provider, first review your insurance plan to see what it offers.
Wall Street Moves Higher With Walk-In Health Care Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:01PMWalk-in access to high-quality health care arrives in the heart of New York's financial district this week, as the physicians of New York Walk-In Medical Group open their 10th DR Walk-In Medical Center in the new Duane Reade at 40 Wall Street.
Research and Markets: Kuwait Infrastructure Report Q3 2011 - Report Out Now! Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:06PMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/576d40/kuwait_infrastruct) has announced the addition of the "Kuwait Infrastructure Report Q3 2011" report to their offering. Business Monitor International's Kuwait Infrastructure Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, infrastructure ...
Some health plans left out of new federal rules Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:39AMWASHINGTON - Health insurance plans that are relatively inexpensive but have limited benefits are being phased out under the federal health care overhaul that became law last year.
The Declaration of Insurance Independence Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:02AMThe scale of the Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Health Reform movement is dramatically bigger than I realized when writing about how that movement could affect the Talent Wars taking place in the tech community. So much so that I'm convinced we're on the cusp of the third, and by far the biggest, major wave of Health IT. The first wave was the introduction of mainframe/minicomputer based departmental ...
HOPEWELL VALLEY: Honors and awards given to Central High seniors Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:52AMOn Monday at the annual honors and awards night, the following were given to members of the Central High School Class of 2011:
State pension enrollment booms as non-government workers get benefits Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:49AMThe number of people guaranteed a lifetime pension from the underfunded Kentucky Retirement Systems
Politics live blog - Monday 27 June 2011 Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:17AMRolling coverage of all the day's political developments as they happen 8.51am: Defence and China are the key issues on the agenda this morning. David Cameron has talks with Wen Jiabao, the Chinese premier, and the two men are hosting a joint press conference. And Liam Fox is announcing a major shake-up of the Ministry of Defence. Fox has already given a series of interviews this morning and I ...
Screaming Fundamentals for Owning Gold & Silver Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:20PMGold is one investment that you can park for the next 10 or 20 years. The punch line is this: gold and silver are not in bubble territory, and large gains remain, especially if monetary, fiscal, and fundamental supply-and-demand trends remain in play.
Ventas Completes $7.6 Billion Acquisition of Nationwide Health Properties Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:45PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) (“Ventas” or the “Company”) said today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NHP) (“NHP”) in a stock-for-stock transaction, creating one of the largest publicly-traded REITs and the leading healthcare REIT by equity value. “With the completion of the NHP acquisition, Ventas is a ...
Easing the burden of depression with resilience training Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:32AMIn 2003, Todd Stitt was able to deal with his depression. The 37-year-old computer programmer from Minneapolis worked as a contractor. “I was clear with my employer that I had depression. When I worked, I got paid. When I didn’t work, I didn’t get paid,” Stitt said. But then everything fell apart. Overwhelmed by depression, he [...]
Reflections on Medicare's 45th Birthday Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:35AMMedicare turns 45 today, and has the ballooning paunch to prove it. Here's another edited excerpt fr
Insurer has an easier time in Delaware Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:00AMMemo to Kenneth R. Melani, chief executive of Highmark Inc., Pennsylvania's largest health insurer: Rent a shore house in Delaware, make it your happy spot, because it's definitely been more tranquil for you in the First State than it has been in the Keystone State.
Arbitration of Disputes Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:11AMDisputants would be far better off if they could choose among competing arbitration agencies and thereby reap the benefits of competition and specialization.
Analysis: Stimulus ends, state healthcare on life support Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:12AMMIAMI (Reuters) - As healthcare costs for the poor soar across the United States, perhaps no state will feel the loss of federal stimulus money more than Florida.
Freeze sought on health insurance rates Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:08AMAs lawmakers and industry leaders toil over plans to fundamentally change how health care is paid for in Massachusetts, two leading consumer groups are asking them to give ratepayers a one-year reprieve from premium increases.
Southboro Medical Group president steps down Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:30PMSince seizures don't always cooperate by happening during medical visits, a mother had an idea recently to film her daughter's problem, then send it to the doctor via a new online portal.