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2/14/2009 News For:

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Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2009   Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Health care funds criticized  By William Douglas, McClatchy Newspapers The $787 billion economic stimulus legislation includes $19 billion to modernize health care information technology systems, a move that's intended to lead to the computerization of all Americans' medical records by 2014. Is that $19 billion intended to create much-needed jobs and fix a health care system that's choking on paper? Or is it a stealthy ...

Health insurance  Many workers who lose their health insurance when they lose their jobs will find it cheaper to keep that coverage while they look for work. Right now, most people working for medium and large employers can continue their coverage for 18 months under the COBRA program when they lose their job.

Eastern Health In Decent Shape; Dodge  Eastern Health's Vice President of People and Information Services - Stephen Dodge, says although there are definitely some problems in the medical system, Eastern Health is making progress on addressing the issues. Specifically, the nursing shortage.

Wyo. mulls expanding children's health insurance   Associated Press - February 14, 2009 2:35 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Wyoming Legislature is considering extending subsidized health insurance to more families.

Displaced workers assured of free health services  Workers who have been displaced by the global financial crisis may avail themselves of free health services courtesy of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

Stimulus Provides Preview of Health Battles Ahead  A piece of the economic stimulus bill calling for $1.1 billion to study the effectiveness of medical treatments and equipment has some Republicans up in arms. One health care policy expert says it's clear that the Obama's early hopes for bipartisanship in health care are being dashed.

Strickland seeks cap on individual health policies  It makes sense that people with pre-existing conditions - brain tumor, cerebral palsy, emphysema - pay more for health insurance than healthy people. They go to the doctor more and need more medical tests.

Vt. Health Dept. to update asbestos mine report  Pressured by community members and lawmakers, Vermont health officials will further investigate the possible health risks of a closed asbestos mine after an earlier report erroneously found a higher-than-expected incidence of lung cancer among nearby residents.

Municipalities consider health insurance consortium  Every government in Tompkins County is considering an option to form a health insurance consortium similar to an existing one used by all Tompkins school districts.