News For: Mohawk Valley Physician health PlanAmbitious health reform plan faces an uphill battle While many residents and health advocates are enthusiastic about Oregon���s health reform plan, the state���s health insurance trade group opposes several of its fundamental tenets. Top Valley Health official resigns Winchester ��� Reese Jackson, chief operating officer of Valley Health and former president of its subsidiary Winchester Medical Center, is resigning from the company effective Wednesday. Australian govt to water down health insurance plan CANBERRA, Sept 23 Reuters - The Australian government will water down plans to reform private health insurance in order to win support in the upper house Senate to pass the new laws, Health Minister Nicola Roxon said on Tuesday. MDdatacor Chosen to Support Health Care Quality Program for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, today announced a new contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to support the health plan's quality program, which initially focuses on members with diabetes and hypertension. Economy Could Tax State Health Program, Officials Say The state's healthcare advocate is concerned that businesses struggling with tough economic times might cancel their health insurance plans, prompting more people to enroll in the state's new Charter Oak Health Plan Network. Plan for social housing endorsed by VIHA's top doctor Nanaimo's ambitious $45-million social housing plan has won a strong endorsement from Vancouver Island's top doctor. "Kudos to Nanaimo city council for putting together a report that is impressive," said Dr. Richard Stanwick, Vancouver Island Health Authority chief medical officer. Blood tests can reveal important health factors If history is an accurate indicator, one phone at Yampa Valley Medical Center should start ringing off the hook today. This is the first day the hospital is taking appointments for ���early-bird��� blood draws that are part of the upcoming community health fair. 63% - Government Guaranteed Health Care Nearly two-thirds of Americans 63% favor a government guarantee of universal health insurance, even if it means raising taxes; 34% are opposed. Rainier still wants student health center RAINIER - Rainier school officials are still searching for a medical partner to open a school-based health center this January. Rising health insurance costs outpace income: report WASHINGTON Wisconsin workers who have trimmed family budgets to pay health insurance premiums already know the costs have risen, but they may be shocked to learn by how much. |

