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School Immunizations: Time is Running Out Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:20PMMOBILE COUNTY, Alabama - School immunizations available at Mobile County Health Department clinics. Children in Alabama who are going to attend day cares, Head Start programs, or public or private schools must have an Immunization Certificate (also called a blue card) showing that their immunizations are up-to-date. With the first day of classes for public school students quickly approaching ...
Once taboo, calls to boost Medicare fees gain traction Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:30AMWASHINGTON -- The heated debate over the federal deficit has pumped new life into controversial proposals for requiring Americans on Medicare to pay more for their health care, raising the possibility that seniors' medical bills could jump hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.
Miles of smiles: Local dentists donate their skills to those in need Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:48PMOrthodontist Randall Moles has been bringing smiles to people’s faces in Racine for 37 years. In addition to his private practice, which also has offices in Brookfield and Greenfield, Moles has given his time through the years to provide orthodontic treatment to those who can’t otherwise afford it. And his most recent such effort has brought a national program called Smile for a Lifetime to ...
DrChrono iPad App: Low Cost, High Quality Medical Records Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:51PMDuring my first year out of college, I worked as a technical writer for a small medical insurance company out in Orange County. We were required to work carefully with doctors to put together comprehensive reports for patients, making sense out of other doctors' notes and fact checking them against medical handbooks. Of course, it's [...]
Business news briefs Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:04AMSquirrel Hill-based speech recognition firm MModal and its advanced Speech Understanding technology has agreed to be acquired in a $130 million deal. MedQuist Holdings, a medical transcription services company in Franklin, Tenn., will fund the deal with $77.2 million in cash and 4.1 million shares of Medquist stock valued at $52.8 million.
DARA's DB959 shows promise against type 2 diabetes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:01AMA new peroxisome proliferator activated receptor agonist currently in development, DB959, will most likely be administered orally once a day, according to a presentation made by researchers recently at the American Diabetes Association's 71st Scientific Sessions.
Palm Beach County Health Care District says no to inspector general's oversight Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:20PMPalm Beach County Health Care District says no to inspector general's oversight
Bexar County launches free drug discount program Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:51PMshare: digg facebook twitter Bexar County residents now are eligible for a free discount drug program that could yield significant savings on thousands of prescription medications. County Judge Nelson Wolff said Wednesday the program involves an easy-to-get discount card that will be accepted at 243 local pharmacies, yielding average savings of 43 percent. The card may not offer the best ...
Joe Lieberman and his Medicare Gift Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:16PMLeave it to Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman to speed along the process of making seniors on Medicare pay more for their care—the cost control method of choice at the moment, since it doesn’t disturb the profits of major stakeholders.
We Need To Change The War On Drugs Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:00PMAmerican drug policy may be on the verge of big changes, but the results won’t be the Stoner Utopia drug activists dream of — and the changes may not do very much for the inner city.
NORA auction of vacant homes kindles hopes for eastern New Orleans Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:08AMWhile only about half of the properties drew offers, bids on average came in more than 10 percent over appraised value
Proposed health cuts may limit access further Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:48AM(CBS News) A new government proposal would cut reimbursement rates for doctors who accept Medicare by 30 percent in 2012. And hundreds of billions of dollars in reductions in both Medicare and Medicaid are on the table now as the Obama administration and Republicans negotiate over the budget.
Chagala Group Ltd - Notice of AGM Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:49AMChagala Group Ltd - Notice of AGM
Brian T. Schwartz: Gov. Hickenlooper's Veto of SB 213 Insults Low-Income Parents Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:55PMFor some families, SB 213 would have increased the Child Health Plan Plus enrollment fee to $20 per month. It's insulting to eligible parents to suggest that they would not pay the increased fees.
More than 100 million suffer long-lasting pain Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:34AMAlmost a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain -- the kind that lingers for weeks to months -- and too often feel stigma rather than relief...
Lung-cancer screening pays off Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:30AMTorrance Memorial and other hospitals find the tests, not always covered by insurance, can save lives.
County charter proposal ready Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:35PMThe framers of a proposed charter for Lucas County home-rule government say they came together over an eight-month period with a high degree of consensus.
Augusta adjusts to GOP approach Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:15PMLegislators reflect on the shift in priorities in the reform-heavy, bond-free, veto-rich first six months of Republican control.
Chronic pain's deep costs Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:02AMWASHINGTON — Nearly a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain — the kind that lingers for weeks to months — and too often feel stigma rather than relief from a health care system poorly prepared to treat them, the Institute of Medicine said Wednesday.
Approximately one-third of Americans suffer from lasting pain, report suggests Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:18AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain -- the kind that lingers for weeks to months -- and too often feel stigma rather than relief from a health care system poorly prepared to treat them, the Institute of
Viewpoints: Calif.'s budget, Supreme Court drug rulings, the Avastin debate Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:50PMThe budget is not realistic, counting on fantastical revenue projections as well as a redevelopment gambit that's likely to be blocked in court. It makes deep cuts in state programs that will have unwelcome repercussions in years to come. And if the revenue projections prove to be as overly optimistic as they seem, there will be more damaging cuts to education, child care and health services ...
Janet Walsh: Workplace Flexibility Breeds Contentment on all Sides Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:03PMHigh-level professionals enjoy a lot more flexibility at work than low-income workers. Workers earning the highest 10% of wages are six times as likely to have paid family leave as the lowest 10%, and more than four times as likely to have paid sick days.
Federal appeals court rules health care reform bill is constitutional Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:19PMThe political and legal future of the sweeping health care reform bill received a big boost Wednesday after a federal appeals court in Cincinnati ruled in favor of the Obama administration and Congress, concluding a key provision in the landmark legislation was constitutional.
Key part of Obama health plan upheld Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:19PMA federal appeals court in Cincinnati has ruled in favor of the Obama administration and Congress, ruling a key provision in the sweeping health care reform bill passed last year was constitutional.
Appeals court rules in favor of Obama in health care ruling Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:19PMA federal appeals court in Cincinnati has ruled in favor of the Obama administration and Congress, ruling a key provision in the sweeping health care reform bill passed last year was constitutional.
Appeals court upholds health care bill Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:19PMThe political and legal future of the sweeping health care reform bill received a big boost Wednesday after a federal appeals court in Cincinnati ruled in favor of the Obama administration and Congress.
Territorial patients at greater risk Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:14PMMore residents of the U.S. territories die or are readmitted to hospitals after experiencing a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia than those with the same illnesses in U.S. states, according to newly released data.
County approves insurance bid, grant Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:29PMThe Washington County commissioners court approved a bid for property and liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverages in today’s meeting.
2011 La. Legislative session legacy: Lack of accomplishment Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:38PMThe 2011 Legislative Session will likely be remembered more for what was not accomplished than that which was. The SUNO-UNO merger failed. A single college board faced defeat.
Indiana stops free vaccines for children with medical insurance Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:40PMIt's a move to save the state some money, but passing along the cost is creating a hardship for some Indiana families.
New Study Shows Childhood Obesity On The Rise Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:03PMA new study that was released on Monday by Dayton Children's Medical Center said that childhood obesity is getting worse in the Miami Valley.
Checking into Bumrungrad Hospital Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:05AMCurtis Schroeder, the American who runs Bumrungrad Hospital , the top medical center in Bangkok, decided a few years ago to try marketing the hospital to insurance companies in the U.S. "We came up with the concept that Americans would want a health-care product that would take advantage of lower prices" in Thailand, he says.
Government plans secret survey on doctor access Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 10:20PMGovernment plans secret survey on doctor access
'Mystery shoppers' to test access to doctors Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 10:07PMMinnesota to be among states surveyed for White House study.
U.S. Using ‘Mystery Shoppers’ to Check on Access to Doctors Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 3:39PMThe Obama administration is deploying a team to pose as patients, call doctors’ offices and see how difficult it is to get care.
Medi-Cal co-pays would hit Valley hard Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 10:37PMMedi-Cal patients could be charged a fee to fill a prescription, see a doctor and go to the hospital under changes the state is asking the federal government to approve this year.
Medi-Cal changes pose tension Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 7:38PMNursing homes, ambulance companies, doctors, hospitals, home health care workers and about 100,000 consumers may see their world tilt on Friday when the Medi-Cal insurance system for low-income people transforms into a locally run HMO.
Lives devoted to animals Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:35AMHE offers a 24-hour service and that means never refusing sick animals in distress. Martin de Scally’s upmarket Hilton Veterinary Hospital is fitted out with electronic medical equipment worth more than R2 million.
Research and Markets: Distributor Analysis of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Key Southern African Development ... Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:16AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d35075/distributor_analys) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Distributor Analysis of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Key SADC Countries" to their offering. The aim of this research service is to present an overview of the pharmaceutical distribution ...
Ottawa Watch Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:41AMHeather Scoffield Heavy hitters involved in rethinking health care financing say Canadians can't rely on government to figure out how to preserve and pay for health care in the future.
Less than three weeks remain to register with FEMA for disaster aid Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 9:04AMColumbia, Mo. — Survivors of the recent severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred in Missouri have less than three weeks to register for disaster assistance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Indio news briefs for Friday, June 17 Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:26AMEight physicians, two dentists, 10 nurses and three nurse practitioners have helped a free clinic in the east valley see more patients in the last month.
Venezuelan doctors protest low wages Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 2:13AMMembers of the Venezuelan Doctors Federation and their supporters are continuing protests over the low budgets of the country's public hospitals.
Dental care called a health care crisis Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:13PMIn 2010, there were only 15 dentists for 109,000 low-income residents in Sonoma County — a fraction of the pool available to those with private insurance.
Most Illinois Specialists Won't Take Medicaid Patients Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 8:03AMProponents of health care reform are gnashing their teeth, while opponents grimly say "I told you…
Tornado damage sites eligible for federal aid Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 6:50AMLess than two weeks after a tornado tore through Brimfield, Sturbridge, Southbridge and Charlton, President Barack Obama has declared that a major disaster exists in Massachusetts and the state will be eligible for federal disaster aid.
Our congressional leaders: What they’re worth and where they invest Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 4:16AMWednesday was 2010 personal financial disclosure day on Capitol Hill: The day lawmakers roll back the curtain on where and how they’ve been investing their dollars and watching them shrink or grow.
Out-of-network ambulance rides can bring out-of-pocket expenses Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:48PMWhen you're calling for an ambulance, chances are good that you won't think to ask for one that's in your health plan's provider network. And in most cases, you wouldn't have much control over who it is anyway. That could leave you with hassles and extra charges for an out-of-network ride.
Health Care Reform Means Legal and Practical Changes for Doctors Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 2:20PMWASHINGTON – Health care reform calls for sweeping changes that will upend doctors’ business models. Now physicians and their lawyers are seeking solutions for growing concerns about how their practices will change.
'Drastic' postal lockout forced feds to take action: Raitt Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:34AMLabour Minister Lisa Raitt said "an erosion" at the bargaining table between Canada Post and its union forced the government to serve notice it will table back-to-work legislation if the two sides can't reach a deal.