11/29/2008 News For: Cost Of Aetna Medical WaMedical bill scandal An international student whose medical bill topped $350,000 has left the country without paying a cent. The case is one of hundreds causing headaches for Auckland's district health boards, which are losing millions of dollars each year at the expense of New Zealand patients. Three injured in Wednesday accident Three persons riding in two vehicles were transported to Val Verde Regional Medical Center for treatment following a collision at the intersection of Bedell Avenue and Garner Drive Wednesday afternoon. Medical emergency disrupts ferry service on Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route A medical emergency on board the Spirit of British Columbia forced the 11 a.m. sailing to return to Tsawwassen. Medical marijuana facility in Mission Hills robbed MISSION HILLS, Calif. - Police say two men robbed a medical marijuana facility in Mission Hills and made off with cash and drugs. Los Angeles police Lt. Darryl Grayson says the two men entered the facility on Friday and opened fire. Obama to broaden genetics role in medical care For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach. Ore. medical system to workers: Take time off CORVALLIS, Ore. ��� A Western Oregon medical system is trying to clear its books in anticipation that more poor people will be unable to pay their bills, so it is asking many of its 4,500 workers to take 10 days off, paid, by year���s end. Northwest Medical Center receives honor for radiology The Houston Northwest Medical Center received another honor for its exemplary work in the field of preventative health. U.S. 'Not Getting What We Pay For' Talk to the chief executives of America's preeminent health-care institutions, and you might be surprised by what you hear: When it comes to medical care, the United States isn't getting its money's worth. Not even close. Houston Northwest Medical Center highlighted at forum Medical minds met in New Orleans for the eighth annual American Heart Association���s Scientific Forum, and an abstract produced by members from Houston Northwest Medical Center on their streamlined service from the Cypress Creek EMS was chosen for a presentation. Employee's medical leave irks selectman WARREN - Selectman Robert K. Downing says the town's hiring practices need to be fixed, because a full-time town employee is on paid medical leave for a pre-existing medical condition. |

