News For: Perferred health DiscountBe wary of medical discount cards Mark Sarmadi, a diabetic, thought he had found the answer to getting health coverage when a salesman pitched him what he thought was a low-cost insurance program. Health Highlights: Sept. 22, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: 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. Marikina to issue discount IDs to disabled persons MANILA, Philippines - Disabled persons living in Marikina should get their identification cards at the City Social Welfare and Development Office CSWDO if they want to get the same 20-percent discount granted to senior citizens on such items as food and medicine and recreational and medical services. 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. Nigeria: Nigerians Should Expect Universal Health Insurance Coverage by 2015, Says NHIS Boss If there is anything the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme NHIS, Mr. Waziri Dogo Muhammad is sure of, it is that the Scheme would not follow foot steps of other failed government projects. English 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. Pharmaceutical distribution at the heart of Cardinal Health's Chinastrategy Shanghai. September 23. INTERFAX-CHINA -Though a latecomer to China, Cardinal Health Inc., one of the world's largest distributors of pharmaceutical and medical supplies, is looking to establish a distribution base in the country, in the firm belief that opportunities still abound. 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. 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. |

