10/12/2008 News For: Cardinal Health ColoradoCardinal pays up for drug slip-ups From 24 warehouses scattered across the United States, Cardinal Health shipped more than $79 billion worth of pharmaceuticals last year to people in need. In need of pain relief, lower cholesterol, cancer treatment. And, sometimes, in need of a fix. Congressional Candidates Debate Education, Economy At Colorado State U. Incumbent congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colorado, and Democratic opponent Betsy Markey met in debate Thursday night at the Colorado State University Center for the Arts, discussing renewable energy programs, bipartisan work, health insurance and job market stability for students in the face of economic turmoil. Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Bakken gives health care in Hawaii a strong pulse In retirement on the Big Island of Hawaii, a Minnesota medical engineering legend is experimenting with health care. Govt not ruling out cuts to NSW health NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca has refused to rule out cuts to frontline medical staff as the government moves to reduce spending. N.M. Employer Health Coverage Ranked Worst An Economic Policy Institute report ranks New Mexico worst in the country for the percentage of residents who are covered by health insurance through their employers. Govt not ruling out cuts to NSW health NSW Health Minister John Della Bosca has refused to rule out cuts to frontline medical staff as the government moves to reduce spending in next month's mini-budget. Employer-sponsored coverage drops in Colorado Colorado experienced the second-largest decline in employer-sponsored health insurance coverage in the country in 2006 and 2007, according to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute EPI, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank. Health insurers are rejecting 20% of illness plan claims due to lack of medical history provided Insurers are routinely refusing to pay out on health policies because customers fail to declare full medical histories. Health system 'lacks vision' BAHRAIN's health system lacks clear direction and is "working at cross-purposes", a top doctor told a major conference yesterday. Health Ministry Under-Secretary Dr Aziz Hamza said there was confusion among the country's medical professionals on the future of the sector. |




