11/10/2008 News For: Declaration On Health CareUS Rep Stark: Health Care Agenda Begins With SCHIP WASHINGTON -Dow Jones- Congress should begin work on its health care agenda by expanding the state health insurance program for children with an eye toward broader health care reforms next year, a key House Democrat said Monday. Health care workers strike again on coast Seton Medical Center Coastside health care workers picketed in Moss Beach on Thursday, an exhibition of their collective frustration with management of the Daughters of Charity Health System. 11 a.m. Live Online: Finding the Best Health Care Plan SACRAMENTO, CA - It's open enrollment time at a lot of companies, where workers have to choose their health care options for the next year. On Monday's Live_Online at 11 a.m., Kaiser's Dr. Davis Liu, will help you weigh your health insurance alternatives. U.S. Medical Students Call On President-Elect Obama To Deliver Accessible Health Care System The American Medical Student Association AMSA, the nation's oldest and largest, independent association for physicians-in-training, congratulates President-elect Barack Obama and urges him to move the country toward a health care system that delivers accessible, affordable, high-quality health care to all Americans. "The country is in a state of crisis," says Dr. Eye on the pie column: Health care in Indiana lagging nation Toby Twotoes and I are having lunch. "I'm worried," Toby says. "About what?" I ask. "Health," he says. "Whose health?" I ask. "Everybody's," he says.? "Why?" I ask. "All during the election campaigns," he elaborates, "the candidates for president, governor and other offices talked and talked about health care, but they meant health insurance. They never really got around to discussing access and ... Firms make workers pay more of health care costs Roger Caplan, a Howard County small business owner, has always picked up the tab for his employees? health care coverage. But his health insurance costs have soared more than 25 percent over the past two years. Michigan Business & Professional Association Urges Legislature to Act Quickly on Individual Health Care Reform The weak Michigan economy, rising health care costs, staggering business tax increases, and increased energy costs are all converging to create a perfect storm for Michigan's small business community. And a critical lifeline -- affordable health care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- is in danger of being lost, according to the Michigan Business and Professional Association ... The Fraser Institute: Canadian Health Care System Riddled With Aging and Outdated Medical Technology Canadian patients are enduring greater risks because the country's health care system regularly employs aging and outdated medical technology, concludes a new report from independent research organization the Fraser Institute. (AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-09 23:53 Intel to unveil new health-care system - WSJ NEW YORK, Nov 9 Reuters - Computer chip maker Intel Corp is introducing a technology to help homebound hospital patients with chronic medical problems, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The Silicon Valley company will announce a series of trials with health-care organizations of specialized hardware and software it has developed. The Journal said the tests are designed to show ... Health Net Less Than Robust The result was characterized by a sharp increase in health care costs as reflected in a higher medical loss ratios. |


