10/22/2008 News For: Blue Shield Temp MedicalHealth clinic renews insurance contract Oct. 14, 2008 ? Like many other state medical institutions, Northeastern Rural Health felt a bit of a pinch when it comes to the budget. The Clinic recently had to enter into renegotiations with Blue Shield of California, causing temporary problems with patients covered by the insurance carrier. New medical marijuana, stem cell research ads air Supporters of Michigan's two statewide, and unrelated, ballot proposals on medical marijuana and embryonic stem cell research unveiled new advertising campaigns Wednesday, both aiming to appeal to voters' compassion and desire to help the seriously ill. Area briefs ? Oct. 22, 2008 The Sisters of St. Francis Health Services Inc. has established an informational Web site, http://stfrancis-anthem.blogspot.com , to keep Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Indiana patients informed of their health care options. Gates charity awards medical research grants The charitable foundation started by Microsoft?s Bill Gates has announced 104 grants, each of $100,000, to medical researchers to explore what it describes as ?bold and largely unproven ways to improve global health?. Industry player cites drivers of medical tourism MANILA, Philippines - Medical tourism experts said the Philippines must upgrade its medical technology and have well-designed price schemes to be able to compete in the industry in the region. DeKalb Medical to fill 164 positions, holds job fair DeKalb Medical will hold a job fair Thursday to fill 164 positions. The job fair will attempt to fill 125 nursing positions and 39 positions for registered health care professionals. Some of the jobs will help staff a new orthopedics unit that will open Nov. 3. German girl rape: Mother consents for medical probe The German mother on Wednesday gave her written consent for the medical examination of her minor daughter, who was allegedly raped by Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserratte's son, Rohit. Family Medical Clinic announces addition of Internist A new Internal Medicine physician will join the Family Medical Clinic in November 2008. This news was announced by Karen Nicholson, Director of the Family Medical Clinic. A firm date in November has not been officially announced. U Medical School plan: Ban all gifts to doctors poll: Is a ban on gifts from drug companies to 'U' doctors a good idea? The University of Minnesota Medical School is considering a new conflict-of-interest policy so strict that doctors wouldn't even be able to accept Post-it Notes bearing a drug company's logo. BUSINESS HONOR: AARP recognizes Horizon Blue Cross Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey was named one of the 50 best employers in the United States for workers over 50 by the AARP. |




