News For: Medical Insurance Office San JoseHillsborough Medical Examiner's Office Moving To New Digs The medical examiner's office is moving from downtown to near the University of South Florida, where it will have more space for bodies and will be out of a flood zone. Medical examiner: Trooper's death a suicide The untimely death of a state police sergeant Tuesday night has been ruled a suicide, a spokeswoman for the office of the chief medical examiner said on Thursday. Council OKs limited medical marijuana smoking at special event SANTA CRUZ ��� Medical marijuana patients will once again be allowed to smoke dope in San Lorenzo Park this Saturday, after city leaders temporarily lifted a smoking ban to allow for a festival celebrating the medicinal herb. Health insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Travel insurance: Can travelers with existing conditions be covered? Many travelers wonder if they can purchase travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions. According to Jim Grace, president of InsureMyTrip.com, pre-existing medical condition waivers are available on many Trip Cancellation Package policies. Medtral New Zealand Announces Strategic Partnership with California-based Global Medical Conexions AUCKLAND, New Zealand & SAN FRANCISCO----Medtral New Zealand , providing affordable, world-class healthcare with all-inclusive travel and medical treatment packages, today announced a strategic partnership with California-based Global Medical Conexions , a leader in the self-funded group health field. UPDATE: Patient testifies Perry doctor's office was a 'dope house' A former patient of suspended doctor Spurgeon Green Jr. told jurors today that his medical practice in Perry was a "dope house." Office manager charged with stealing retired doctor's identity Police arrested the former office manager of Summit Green Medical Center in Elgin Tuesday, accusing him of stealing his old boss's identity to get a credit card, police said. Minnesota poor suffer disparity in medical care, study confirms Doctors are less likely to provide proper medical care to low-income Minnesotans enrolled in state health plans than to patients with private insurance, according to a first-of-its-kind report. Legislation offers insurance parity for mental health coverage WASHINGTON ��� Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. |


