News For: Washington State Medical InsuranceFormer Washington State Patrol Chief George Tellevik dead at 74 The Washington State Patrol says former Chief George Tellevik died over the weekend of cancer at the age of 74. Pennsylvania Physicians Concerned About Renewal Of Medical Malpractice Insurance Subsidy Program Physicians in Pennsylvania are concerned that the state's Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error fund, which provides doctors with subsidies for malpractice insurance, could expire this year as lawmakers debate changes to the state's health care system, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.Gov. Obama criticizes McCain on health insurance regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. over the weekend criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for an article that McCain wrote about the health insurance market in an "obscure journal," the Washington Post reports. EP Spokesman: Patients will be provided medical care by any hospital in the EU ���You have the right to avoid the delay and visit any EU member country in order to be provided medical care. The respective bill will be paid by your country. The same chance is offered to those who have a state insurance. Wash. Flags at half staff for Arlington man Flags are at half staff at Washington state agency buildings in memory of a Navy medical corpsman killed in Afghanistan. George Tellevik, 1933-2008: Helping drivers was priority for former State Patrol chief Retired Washington State Patrol Chief George Tellevik, who oversaw a massive expansion of the agency and worked to ensure that drivers in distress wouldn't wait long for help, died last weekend from pancreatic cancer. He was 74. Prison health care receiver, state officials spar over $8 billion (4:55 p.m.) Feuding flared up Monday between state officials and the federally appointed receiver who proposes bringing California prison health care up to constitutional standards by building seven inmate medical centers, starting with one near Stockton. Samaritan Medical Center Terminates Doctor���s Hospital Privileges Samaritan Medical Center has terminated a physician's privileges to practice at the Watertown hospital effective immediately. The state's health department revoked Dr. Joyce Buckley's license and fined her $40,000. Govt medical colleges to be equipped according to MCI Patiala, Sep 21 UNI Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said all three medical colleges in the state will be equipped according to the guidelines of Medical Council of India MCI and there will be no threat of their de-recognition. Council insurance will cost millions Providing Metro Council members and their families with taxpayer-subsidized health insurance for life will cost the city close to $10 million over time, and that figure is expected to increase as more members take advantage of the benefit amid rising health-care costs. |


