10/12/2008 News For: Cardinal Health IllinoisCardinal 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: Pa. health-care battle shows states struggle alone When Gov. Ed Rendell first proposed an ambitious plan to expand subsidized health insurance to uninsured Pennsylvania adults, he wanted the state to step into a void left by the federal government's failure to act. 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. Health care reform remains in limbo Rendell's fight for coverage of more uninsured adults yet to allay legislators' fear: how to pay for it. When Gov. Ed Rendell first proposed an ambitious plan to expand subsidized health insurance to uninsured Pennsylvania adults, he wanted the state to step into a void left by the federal government's failure to act. 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. Health Centre Timing Extended MANAMA ? Bahrain has extended the working hours of a state-run health centre by two hours to accommodate the increasing number of expatriates seeking medical services. 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. |




