10/12/2008 News For: Cardinal Health FloridaCardinal 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. Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Fewer Florida workers have health insurance The number of Floridians covered by health insurance provided through their employer continues its slide. Florida couple turns food talk into board game MIAMI -- Eric and Monica Ash moved to northwest Broward, Fla., from Alexandria, Va., in May with a newborn, a toddler and no regular paychecks to cover the mortgage or employers to subsidize the health insurance. Eric says they're living a dream. Forum at TMH tackles health-care issues With the goal of airing and tackling child health-care issues, more than 25 members of the North Florida medical community gathered at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on Friday for the North Florida Children's Health Forum. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. |




