News For: Medical Prescriptions InsuranceMedical group employees busted in prescription scheme At least four employees of the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute were arrested this week after a co-worker alerted authorities to fraudulent prescriptions being filed from the practice's Jacksonville Beach location. Police said an office medical assistant was approached by a co-worker about a year ago and offered $50 to ... Tackling medical ethics Wed, Sep 24, 2008 2:09 a.m. The ethical practice of medicine is normally one of those academic subjects that gets little public attention, at least when compared with the skyrocketing cost of medical care and the difficulty millions of Americans have in obtaining health insurance. FMC ties up with AXA-Alkoot Insurance Doha ��� Future Medical Center FMC has tied up with AXA-Al Koot Insurance, which will enable all those having health insurance coverage by AXA-Al Koot to avail the services of the clinic without making any payment at the clinic. 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. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust. ��� Health insurance surplus The accumulated surplus of the National Health Insurance Corp. has exceeded 2.4 trillion won, disproving the expectation that a deficit would snowball due to a surge in chronic disease and aging. Court trustee to watch over Access Medical Group A former manager of health clinics will observe the quality of medical care at a Lower Hudson Valley medical practice that filed for protection from creditors in U.S. Bankruptcy Court last month. Health Insurance Costs Grow More Gradually in 2008 WASHINGTON - Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say.The 5 percent incr.... Suspect medical bills a hot topic with MACo Nine months after starting negotiations, Montana���s county governments, hospitals and law enforcement agencies have deadlocked over who should pay the rising medical bills of people injured in encounters with law enforcement officers. Health Insurance Costs Climb Again Kaiser study: Health insurance premiums and deductibles are up again this year. 24% of U.S. families say paying for health care is a "serious problem." |


