10/13/2008 News For: Cardinal Health In Quebec CaCardinal 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. Major health care reform likely, says Kaiser's CEO George Halvorson, CEO of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, recently talked with the Portland Business Journal about health reform. The vertically integrated health system operates the second-largest health insurance plan in Oregon, with 468,603 members at the end of the second quarter, in addition to running Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas and myriad outpatient clinics ... Election '08: McCain, Obama offer contrast on health cost coverage John McCain and Barack Obama would go in opposite directions when it comes to the employer?s role in providing health insurance. Hopkins nabs $1.1B health contract Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corp. renewed a decade-old contract with the Department of Defense this month to provide health care services to military families and retirees. The deal is worth $1.1 billion over the next five years. New health insurance option offered for small businesses Typically only larger businesses risk paying employee medical bills with their own money rather than buying health insurance. Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Q.A on health care with U.S. Senate candidates Question: What should Congress do to increase the availability of health insurance coverage to the uninsured? Should government take a larger role in providing health coverage, should it be left to the private sector, or a combination? Sen. Mitch McConnell: "There are a number of common-sense steps Congress should take to lower health care costs and improve access to health insurance for ... New law requires parity for mental health coverage Health insurance plans can no longer treat mental illnesses differently than physical problems when it comes to co-payments and coverage limits. Australia Senate to support health insurance changes CANBERRA, Oct 13 Reuters - The Australian government on Monday won backing from a key Senator for its plans to make it easier for people to abandon private health insurance, in a move set to upset listed private health insurers. Health happenings for October Looking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car-seats. A support group for diabetics and their families will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27, in the Austin Room Room 202 of the Medical Office Building at North Hills Hospital. The group meets the fourth Monday of each month to hear speakers and discuss various topics. ... |




