News For: United Health Basic PlanNitrate Concentrations of Ground Water Increasing in Many Areas of the United States Nitrate is the most common chemical contaminant in the world's ground water, including in aquifers used for drinking-water supply. Nitrate in drinking water of the United States is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency USEPA because of concerns related to infant health and possible cancer risks. Business Roundtable Unveils Health Care Policy Plan WASHINGTON----CEOs representing America's leading companies today proposed a health care policy plan aimed at delivering more value for consumers, expanding affordable health insurance options for all Americans and ensuring a stable, secure public safety net. Men's Health Fair Educates Central Georgians The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 doctors will diagnose more than 186,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States. Central Georgia Technical College held a Men's Health Fair Saturday to try to reduce those statistics. Most Americans Want to Change Health Care Angus Reid Global Monitor - Adults in the United States believe their medical services are due for a transformation, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 50 per cent of respondents think the health care system requires fundamental changes, and 35 per cent want to completely rebuild it. Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Health insurer reenters R.I. market Tufts Health Plan, a Massachusetts-based health insurer, announced yesterday that it is returning to Rhode Island to challenge the two insurers dominating the market. Health insurer reenters R.I. market Tufts Health Plan, which left the state in 1999 following a price war, has gained approval to begin offering medical insurance to Rhode Island residents. 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. ... Health plan for small biz comes with a catch When it comes to health insurance, always read the fine print. Local hospitals expand participation for state beneficiaries Hamilton Medical Center, Hamilton Ambulatory Surgery Center and Murray Medical Center have reached agreement to participate in CIGNA Health Care���s plan options administered under the State Health Benefit Plan effective Jan. 1, 2009. |


