11/29/2008 News For: Low Cost Helath And Dental PlansMedicare?s Too Costly Private Plans Congress must remove unjustified subsidies to inefficient private health insurance plans that have added to the cost and complexity of the Medicare program. Frisco Cares Clinic may move into building of its own With the faltering economy leaving more people jobless and without health insurance for their family, the low-cost Frisco Cares Clinic may soon be able to expand their hours and help more children. Private Medicare plans adding cost for little benefit WASHINGTON ��� Private health insurance plans, which serve nearly a fourth of all Medicare beneficiaries, have increased the cost and complexity of the program without any evidence of improving care, researchers say in studies to be published today. Seniors can change drug prescription plans This week marks the start of open enrollment season Medicare Prescription Drug Plan subscribers. Through Dec. 31, all seniors who currently enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan can choose to try a new prescription drug plan. Because every senior���s medical needs are unique, the Medicare Prescription Drug Program offers a variety of plans. Tata Plans to Commercialize Healthcare Portal Indian IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services TCS, plans to commercialize its WebHealthCentre, an online portal for medical consultations, healthcare information, and telemedicine. Chinese search engine Baidu plans post-scandal overhaul China's Nasdaq-listed Internet giant, Baidu, announced an overhaul plan today after it was accused of letting unlicensed medical products suppliers buy higher rankings. Bemidji clinic hopes to ease dental access crisis Finding dental care is tough in rural Minnesota, especially if you're on medical assistance. But there's a new facility in Bemidji that will help. |

