News For: One health PlanEnglish proposes new health-care plan U.S. Rep. Phil English is touting a new health-care plan that promises to be as portable as a 401k. The Healthy Americans Bill would allow most Americans to choose his or her own health plan instead of health insurance from an employer. Ambitious 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Emergency Health Centre at Willowbrook remains open during recovery period Emergency Health Centre at Willowbrook, the northwest Houston, full-service emergency care facility, remains open 24 hours a day during the storm recovery period for those in need of medical attention. Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Oklahoma Insure program touted as model for health care coverage WASHINGTON ��� For Norman veterinarian Donald Russell, the Insure Oklahoma program hasn't been the disappointment some public officials have made it out to be. In fact, Russell said at a news conference Monday, giving his employees health insurance probably saved the life of a single mother who had been struggling with illness for a decade. "Overall, I really can't see anything bad about this ... |

