11/29/2008 News For: Allied National InsuranceUninsured Likely Organ Donors, But Not Recipients FRIDAY, Nov. 28 HealthDay News -- Americans without health insurance are about 20 times more likely to donate a liver or kidney for transplant than to receive one, a new study says. Premier under fire over NHI debt plan Premier Liu Chao-hsiuan ��������� and Department of Health DOH Minister Yeh Ching-chuan ��������� came under fire from legislators and civic groups this week over a Cabinet plan to separate the issues of National Health Insurance NHI subsidy debts owed by local governments and confiscation of government-owned land, with one group demanding that Liu and Yeh step down if it proceeds. Philadelphia Insurance Companies offers insurance to volunteer fire departments Philadelphia Insurance Companies has partnered with Provident Agency to recommend the purchase of Providents accident and health insurance program to emergency service organizations. Former National MP dies Former Hamilton mayor and National MP Mike Minogue, known for going head-to-head with his leader Robert Muldoon, died early yesterday after a brief battle with cancer. IU Simon Cancer Center researchers receive national recognition A national panel has selected two breast cancer clinical trials from researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center for having the greatest potential to improve treatment and survival. In all, 13 studies were selected from more than 515 phase III breast cancer research studies. The IU Simon Cancer Center and M.D. Former National MP Mike Minogue dies Former Hamilton mayor and National MP Mike Minogue died early yesterday after a brief battle with cancer. Treasure Coast health care provider wins national award WellMed Medical Management, which operates eight clinics on the Treasure Coast, won a national medical association award for its disease management program. Excellus raising health insurance rates next year Health insurance rates are going up for the $700,000 central New Yorkers covered by Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield. |




