| Search 1) News For: Missouri Consolated Health Care Plan Alabama initiates new health care plan Alabama’s high obesity rate has once again placed the state in the negative spotlight. The Alabama State Employees’ Insurance Board recently received national attention for its new health insurance program, which media have dubbed a “fat tax”. Outlets like FOXNews.com falsely state the plan will charge state employees an extra $25 a month if they don’t visit the doctor for a check-up. ... Public hearing on government-health-plan bill set Thursday CHAMPAIGN – Are you disgruntled about not being able to afford health insurance? Or not being able to afford medical care even when you do have insurance? Here's your chance to tell your legislators what you think of a proposal to provide health care for everyone in Illinois through a government-sponsored, single-payer insurance plan. A public hearing on the Health Care for All Illinois Act ... Health care: Both candidates come up short WASHINGTON - John McCain's health plan won't lower the ranks of the uninsured. Barack Obama's fails to curb the soaring cost of health care, meaning initial gains in helping more people buy health insurance would eventually be undermined. New Study Examines Candidate Health Care Plans Both candidates promise better health care. But what about the details? Medical economists at the Journal Health Affairs examined each candidate's plan. South-side gathering explores health plan Finding opportunities to stay active, buy affordable medication and arrange transportation to medical care are some of Wyline Gardner's health-related concerns for Polk County. Army Reduces Service Obligation for Health Care Officers to Two Years The United States Army Medical Department announced today it has implemented a portion of the Army's Officer Accession Pilot Program OAPP which permits it to reduce the Military Service Obligation MSO period to two years for experienced health care professionals ages 43 to 60 years old, seeking initial appointment as an Officer in all Army Medical Department Corps. Reports criticize Obama, McCain health plans Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's health care plan would cost too much and create more regulation, while Republican John McCain's plan would leave 60 million Americans without health insurance and reduce coverage, experts said on Tuesday. America's Health Care at Risk: Guaranteeing Patient Access to Specialty Care The nation's most influential voices in health care are in Florida to tackle one of the most critical issues facing Americans -- finding a cure for the nation's ailing health care system. James R. Bean, MD, president of the AANS, is among the distinguished speakers presenting today. He will speak about medical liability and Medicare -- two crucial issues affecting patient access to care. Search 2) News For: Missouri Consolated Health Care Plan Democratic senators discuss health care Nevada's Democratic state senators said Tuesday their agenda for the 2009 Legislature will include a plan to reduce the number of children with no health insurance. Read comments Children's Health Care Coverage Awareness With school back in session cold and flu germs spread like wildfire. A doctor visit is often needed for sick kids but if the parents don't have health insurance that treatment is often missed. But LeAnn Wallace reports health care for kids is obtained more easily than many parents know. |


