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Human life amendment could affect health care 6 May 08, 23:54 ET DENVER (AP) -- Opponents of a proposal defining a fertilized human egg as a person warned Tuesday that it could have unintended consequences, ... more Better Health Care Sought for Detained Immigrants 6 May 08, 22:36 ET By NINA BERNSTEIN and JULIA PRESTON The head of a Congressional subcommittee looking into complaints of inadequate medical care in immigration detention ... more Heated debate expected over health care funding 6 May 08, 22:14 ET JEFFERSON CITY, MO (2008-05-06) Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday are scheduled to debate the amount of money to be spent next year on health care for the ... more Prince challenging Lewis on education, health care 6 May 08, 21:53 ET By CATHERINE GARCIA Tim Prince, an Inland Empire native and attorney, thinks he has what it takes to defeat Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Redlands, in the November ... more Children's Group Says Lack Of Health Care Dooms 10 Million Young 6 May 08, 21:42 ET Manila, Philippines (AHN) - At least 10 million children under age five die annually from treatable ailments, mostly in developing countries, because they ... more Humphries hosts Health Care forum 6 May 08, 21:22 ET By Wally Edge Legislative District 26 Republican Trent Humphries has been one of, if not the most active House candidate this year. ... more Maddox: expand health care, tax relief 6 May 08, 21:11 ET State Rep. Gene Maddox said he will focus on continuing efforts to improve Georgia's health care system and provide tax relief to citizens. ... more Rigged health care commissions circumvent democracy–again 6 May 08, 20:54 ET by JOEL ALBERS Proposed solutions to the health care crisis have reached a crossroads, with essentially two paths that Minnesota and the US can follow. ... more Apple and cherry and health care – oh pie! 6 May 08, 20:47 ET by Alyson E. Raletz A little slice of St. Joseph found its way into the tummies of anyone roaming the Missouri Capitol’s third floor Tuesday afternoon. ... more Candidates emphasizing health care accessibility, cost 6 May 08, 20:25 ET Nearly 47 million Americans, about 16 percent of the total population, are without health insurance, according to the National Coalition on Health Care, ... more Child health care lacking for many, group says 6 May 08, 20:23 ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A US-based charity says inexpensive medical care for such easily treatable diseases as pneumonia and diarrhea could save the lives of ... more Health care providers sue state of California Over Medi-Cal ... 6 May 08, 19:36 ET In an effort to ensure that all Californians have continued access to vital health care services, a coalition of health care providers today filed a lawsuit ... more Nursing shortage could hinder health care reform 6 May 08, 19:36 ET Nursing Economics held a discussion at the National Press Club to discuss the plight of the current nursing shortage and its impact on the availability and ... more Health Care Examiner 6 May 08, 19:02 ET Hello and welcome to my Examiner page about health care, the mess we're in and what you can do to even the playing field. I say that because most of us are ... more ESPN, Ad Council Urge Men’s Health Care 6 May 08, 18:29 ET By Julieanne Smolinski The Ad Council and ESPN are joining forces to motivate men to take their health into their own hands. The sports network and the ... more WORLD'S MOTHERS REPORT: RP RANKS FIRST IN CHILD HEALTH CARE 6 May 08, 18:07 ET MANILA, MAY 7, 2008 (STAR) By Marvin Sy - The Philippines is ranked first among 55 developing countries in terms of providing basic health care to children, ... more Senators told to tread carefully on health care 6 May 08, 17:21 ET With the presidential candidates fighting over how best to rein in soaring health care costs and cover the uninsured, a veteran of the last major U.S. health care reform battle urged lawmakers on Tuesday to build broad public support before embarking on any reform. more US senators told to tread carefully on health care 6 May 08, 17:20 ET By Donna Smith WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - With the presidential candidates fighting over how best to rein in soaring health care costs and cover the ... more UA Graduate Focuses on Minority Health Care 6 May 08, 17:15 ET Mai-Ly Duong, a UA Honors College student, will begin her graduate studies this fall and intends to become a dentist. The "Hepatitis Will Unite Us" walk and ... more UofL Health Care physicians see patients anytime, anywhere 6 May 08, 16:44 ET UofL Health Care is teaming with Owensboro Medical Health System (OMHS) to use the latest technology to provide care to patients in rural and outlying areas ... more Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supply stocks 6 May 08, 16:36 ET Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly rose late Tuesday, in line with the broader market, despite surging oil prices. more Closing Glance: Health care stocks decline behind Tenet 6 May 08, 16:35 ET Shares of health care providers and service companies traded lower Tuesday, with hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. falling after it swung to a first-quarter loss. more CareFirst: D.C. universal health care plan 'isn't financially sustainable' 6 May 08, 16:32 ET CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has questioned the financial feasibility of a $55 million proposal to offer health care coverage to all Washington, D.C., residents. more CareFirst: DC universal health care plan 'isn't financially ... 6 May 08, 16:31 ET CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has questioned the financial feasibility of a $55 million proposal to offer health care coverage to all Washington, DC, ... more AstraZeneca CEO touts ‘preventative’ approach to health care 6 May 08, 16:16 ET By Christine McConville The American health-care system is in big trouble, David Brennan, chief executive officer of the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca ... more The Cooper Companies to Present At Bank of America 2008 Health ... 6 May 08, 16:14 ET PLEASANTON, Calif., May 6, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE:COO) today announced that Albert G. White III, Vice President, ... more Basic Health Care Lacking for Children in Developing Countries 6 May 08, 16:00 ET A recent report showed that more than 200 million children under age 5 lack proper health care, resulting in almost 10 million deaths each year. ... more HSA Users Find Hassles Amid Their Health-Care Savings 6 May 08, 15:58 ET High-deductible insurance plans paired with health-savings accounts - so-called HSAs - are a centerpiece of Republican presidential candidate John McCain''s ... more The symposium, titled, "21st Century Pharmaceutical Production and ... 6 May 08, 15:50 ET "Current life expectancy in Ukraine is very low, due to cardiovascular, oncological and autoimmune diseases. MaxWell is committed to bringing much-needed ... more The symposium, titled, “21 st Century Pharmaceutical Production ... 6 May 08, 15:48 ET “Current life expectancy in Ukraine is very low, due to cardiovascular, oncological and autoimmune diseases. MaxWell is committed to bringing much-needed ... more VNUS Medical Technologies to Present at Bank of America 2008 ... 6 May 08, 15:34 ET SAN JOSE, Calif., May 6 -- VNUS(R) Medical Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of medical devices for the minimally invasive treatment of venous reflux ... more Legislative Business As Usual: Take Money from Roads to Increase ... 6 May 08, 15:28 ET By Linda Gorman, 5/6/2008 9:25:37 AM Colorado legislators say they want to fix the roads and cut health care costs. What they actually do is divert money ... more Letter: US health care must be reformed 6 May 08, 15:25 ET How good is our health compared to other developed nations? Our child mortality rate is 2-1/2 times greater; 41 countries have higher life expectancies and ... more Universal Health Care System 6 May 08, 15:21 ET - A majority of Wisconsin residents say in a new poll that they favor a universal health care system run by the state government. Sixty-one percent of those ... more Meet an Evangelical Whose Visions for Health Care Reform Outdo the ... 6 May 08, 14:54 ET By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. Posted May 6, 2008. Unlike Clinton or Obama, Dr. Rocky White, an Evangelical from a conservative background, is promoting a ... more Pentagon Vows to Improve Military Mental Health Care 6 May 08, 14:46 ET by Liz Colville US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates acknowledged the problems with military healthcare, saying that soldiers would now be encouraged to ... more Health care degrees OK'd 6 May 08, 14:39 ET WORCESTER — More programs are on the way for those wanting to work in the health care sector. During a recent meeting held at the University of ... more President of UMDNJ to speak on health care 6 May 08, 14:38 ET Dr. William Owen Jr., president of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), will speak on "Health Care in New Jersey: The Role of the ... more Senate Race: Health Care 6 May 08, 14:17 ET The health care issue is a matter of ideology for many candidates. Their positions depend on how they view the role of government. more Health care providers file suit to block Medi-Cal cut 6 May 08, 14:09 ET A broad coalition of health care providers filed a lawsuit Monday to prevent a planned 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal payments from taking effect July 1. ... more ACOR: To Present At Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference @ 15:30 ... 6 May 08, 14:05 ET ACOR | news | PowerRating | PR Charts ) will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Health Care Conference today. The Company's presentation is ... more ILMN: To Present At Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference @ 15:30 ... 6 May 08, 14:05 ET -- Company representatives of Illumina Incorporated (NasdaqNM: ILMN | news | PowerRating | PR Charts ) will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual ... more DCAI: To Present At Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference @ 15:30 ... 6 May 08, 14:05 ET -- Company representatives of Dialysis Corporation of America (NasdaqNM: DCAI | news | PowerRating | PR Charts ) will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank ... more TWTI: To Present At Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference @ 15:30 ... 6 May 08, 14:05 ET -- Company representatives of Third Wave Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqNM: TWTI | news | PowerRating | PR Charts ) will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 33rd ... more More centenarians come with risk of strained health care system 6 May 08, 14:01 ET By Thomas Goldsmith RALEIGH, NC -- At 109, Alberta Thompson began life in the 19th century, lived every minute of the 20th and, despite some trouble getting ... more 10 million children die from lack of health care annually: report 6 May 08, 13:57 ET MANILA, May 06: More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from ... more Rally for universal health care 6 May 08, 13:35 ET By MARIA BRANDECKER “Everybody in, nobody out,” single payer universal health care advocates chanted on the steps outside of the Capitol earlier today. more AUXL: To Present At Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference @ 14:50 ... 6 May 08, 13:34 ET Ridgeland, MS, MAY 06, 2008 (EventX/Knobias.com via COMTEX) -- DB | news | PowerRating | PR Charts -- Company representatives of Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, ... more IVGN: To Present At Deutsche Bank Health Care Conference @ 14:50 ... 6 May 08, 13:34 ET -- Company representatives of Invitrogen Corp (NasdaqNM: IVGN | news | PowerRating | PR Charts ) will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 33rd Annual Health ... more Health Care Workers Sue California State 6 May 08, 13:11 ET Los Angeles - (eCanadaNow) - In a last ditch attempt to prevent a number of reimbursement and payment cuts a coalition of different health care providers ... more Failure of Presidential Candidates’ Health-Care Reform Policies to ... 6 May 08, 13:10 ET • Co-director of the National Council on Physician and Nurse Supply, director of Penn’s Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research and former president ... more Stux Capital Management Llc potentially lost $-293454 on Coventry ... 6 May 08, 13:01 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more State halts health-care enrollment 6 May 08, 12:54 ET By Aaron Chambers/GateHouse News Service SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration is ending enrollment in its health-care plan after months of ... more State-Run Health Care Favored By Majority Of Wisconsin Residents 6 May 08, 12:53 ET A majority of Wisconsin residents say in a new poll that they favor a universal health care system run by the state government. Sixty-one percent of those ... more Poll: Majority of Wisconsin Residents Want Universal Health Care 6 May 08, 12:49 ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A majority of Wisconsin residents say in a new poll that they favor a universal health care system run by the state government. ... more Profund Vp Health Care potentially lost $-816901 on Unitedhealth ... 6 May 08, 12:48 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more Health Care Center breaks ground for larger facility 6 May 08, 12:47 ET Nine gold shovels adorned with green velvet ribbons hit the turf behind the existing Craig County Health Center building May 4, heralding the beginning of ... more Badger Poll: Health care satisfaction up a bit 6 May 08, 12:42 ET Wisconsinites have mixed feelings about the health care system in the state, but most favor expanding eligibility for existing government programs such as ... more Arizona Foundation for Medical Care Offers Arizona Businesses Health Care Savings 6 May 08, 12:41 ET Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), Arizona's largest statewide independent health care network, offers Arizona businesses health care savings that are significantly below other providers in the state. AFMC's cost trends are well below its competitors' average and the network continues to balance that savings with exceptional access and quality. more Survey: Majority Of Wisconsinites Favor Universal Health Care 6 May 08, 12:33 ET MADISON, Wis. -- A majority of Wisconsin residents said in a new poll that they favor a universal health care system run by the state government. more Arizona Foundation for Medical Care Offers Arizona Businesses ... 6 May 08, 12:27 ET PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), Arizona’s largest statewide independent health care network, offers Arizona businesses ... more Health Care Reimbursement System Might Lead To Shortages Of Certain Specialists, Experts Say 6 May 08, 12:08 ET Health care policy experts have raised concerns that the current health care reimbursement system "favors high-tech procedures over low-tech exams" and has helped "create shortages among primary care doctors," but "often lost is how the system is endangering some of the country's most highly traine more Health Care Providers' Lawsuit Aims To Halt Medi-Cal Pay Cuts 6 May 08, 12:05 ET On Monday, a coalition of health care groups and providers filed a lawsuit that seeks to block California from reducing reimbursement rates for Medi-Cal and ... more RP ranks first in child health care 6 May 08, 11:51 ET By Marvin Sy The Philippines is ranked first among 55 developing countries in terms of providing basic health care to children, according to the United ... more 10 million children die without basic health care 6 May 08, 11:49 ET More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from treatable ailments like ... more ISTA Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Health ... 6 May 08, 11:48 ET IRVINE, Calif., May 6 -- ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , today announced it will present at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference at 2:40 pm Pacific ... more CIGNA Announces Appearance at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care ... 6 May 08, 11:35 ET PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIGNA Corporation announced today that Michael W. Bell, EVP-CFO, CIGNA Corporation, will be presenting at the Bank of America ... more 10M Kids' Deaths Blamed On Health Care Lack 6 May 08, 11:30 ET A group says that 200 million children worldwide don't get basic health care. more Overseas members get more health care options 6 May 08, 10:47 ET By Karen Jowers - Staff writer Active-duty members overseas who have urgent medical needs can now use Tricare’s overseas contractor facilities, ... more Opening Glance: Health care stocks decline with wider market 6 May 08, 10:46 ET Health care stocks mostly fell in morning trading Tuesday, as the broader market also moved lower. Also pressuring the industry was news from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that it will expand its discount prescription drug program. more Higher Education Health care degrees OK'd 6 May 08, 10:46 ET WORCESTER — More programs are on the way for those wanting to work in the health care sector. During a recent meeting held at the University of ... more ASU College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation Receives $700,000 Grant from UnitedHealthcare to Expand Health Care ... 6 May 08, 10:33 ET UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) company, is providing a $700,000 grant for a health care van that will enable the Arizona State University (ASU) College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation to launch a mobile health initiative that will bring essential primary care health services to underserved communities throughout Arizona. more Report: 200M Children Lack Health Care 6 May 08, 10:30 ET More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from treatable ailments like diarrhea and pneumonia, a U.S.-based charity said Tuesday. more Putnam Vt Health Sciences Fund potentially lost $-399767 on ... 6 May 08, 10:29 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more Powershares Ftse Rafi Health Care Sector Portfolio potentially ... 6 May 08, 10:29 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more 'Barbed Wire Britain' Westminster debate looks at mental health ... 6 May 08, 10:17 ET John McDonnell MP is the host of a this evening's discussion at Westminster on the treatment of refugees and migrants that are being warehoused in detention ... more Alexion to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference 6 May 08, 10:14 ET By Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXN) today announced that Vikas Sinha, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial ... more Opening Glance: health care equipment and supply stocks 6 May 08, 10:11 ET Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly fell in morning trading Tuesday after a number of disappointing quarterly reports from companies in the financial and homebuilding industries. more New Enrollees to SCHIP Bring Unmet Health Care Needs 6 May 08, 10:09 ET Even with prior private health insurance, patients enrolling in the state children's health insurance program (SCHIP) had unmet health care needs at the ... more About 200 Million Children Don't Get Necessary Basic Health Care 6 May 08, 10:07 ET By Sophia Keenan More than 200 million children under age 5 do not receive basic health care in case of illness. Poor children are visibly more exposed to ... more Lack Of Health Care Kills 10M Kids Worldwide 6 May 08, 10:05 ET MANILA, Philippines (AP) ― More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually ... more 200 millions kids under 5 lack basic health care 6 May 08, 10:04 ET A new report says the lives of millions of young children could be saved each year if basic medical care and medicine are made available to the poor. ... more OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE RECORD 6 May 08, 09:17 ET During Barack Obama's tenure in the Illinois State Senate, 18 different laws came up for a vote and passed that imposed new mandates on private health ... more Health Care Providers Sue State of California Over Cuts in Medi ... 6 May 08, 09:15 ET SACRAMENTO, Calif. , May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to ensure that all Californians have continued access to vital health care services, ... more Health Care Doesn't Care: An Old Folks' Hospital Diary (Part Two) 6 May 08, 09:13 ET Other little hardships were popping up like butt rashes. Dad's cash was mysteriously stolen from his room on his first day in the home. ... more Lawsuit Aims To Stop Health Care Cuts In California 6 May 08, 09:12 ET May 6 2008 - A Lawsuit has been filed in the state of California by a group of hospitals looking to prevent a massive cut back on the amount of money they ... more NuVasive to Present at Bank of America 2008 Health Care Conference 6 May 08, 09:08 ET SAN DIEGO, May 6 -- NuVasive, Inc. , a medical device company focused on developing products for minimally disruptive surgical treatments for the spine, ... more Hifn Writes Prescription for Protecting Patient Health Care ... 6 May 08, 08:48 ET Secure iSCSI Appliances Enable Out of the Box HIPAA Compliance LOS GATOS, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hifn(TM) (Nasdaq: HIFN), the catalyst ... more Health care reform - what are the chances? 6 May 08, 08:39 ET There is a retty good chance of implementing successful health care reforms in this country making health care available to more people and to provide ... more Health care cuts eatery profits 6 May 08, 08:13 ET By MARC LIFSHER • Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO - Diners in this food-obsessed city are used to exotic offerings such as chili squid salad, ... more Caliper Life Sciences to Present at Deutsche Bank's 33rd Annual ... 6 May 08, 08:13 ET By Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALP) today announced that its presentation at the Deutsche Bank's 33rd Annual Health ... more The Future Of Health Care Ob-Gyns Get Lesson On What's Driving Reform 6 May 08, 08:11 ET Spiraling health care costs and the imperative to improve patient safety and quality performance represent the most important issues on the US health care agenda, according to Gail Wilensky, PhD, a leading health care economist, who delivered the Samuel A. more Texas Physicians To Launch Campaign To Improve Health Care System, USA 6 May 08, 08:08 ET The Texas Medical Association (TMA) and local physicians will announce the launch of a public awareness campaign. The initiative encourages patients to join ... more Bruker Corporation to Present at Deutsche Bank's 33rd Annual ... 6 May 08, 08:04 ET BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2008 - Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) today announced that it will join other leading healthcare and life ... more Health care groups sue state in an effort to stop summer cuts 6 May 08, 08:04 ET LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A broad coalition of health care groups sued the state of California on Monday, hoping to stop 10 percent cuts to Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal ... more Lack Of Health Care Kills 10 Million Young Children Yearly 6 May 08, 08:04 ET May 6 2008 - Children are dying at an alarming rate around the world due to them not having access to the basics of health care. ... more Over 200 Million Children Under 5 Not Getting Basic Health Care 6 May 08, 07:45 ET Boston (dbTechno) - According to the ninth annual State of the World’s Mothers report put out by Save the Children, over 200 million children under the age ... more Health Care Providers Sue To Stop $1.3 Billion In Medi-Cal Cuts 6 May 08, 07:44 ET Los Angeles (dbTechno) - Health care providers filed a lawsuit on Monday to try and put a stop to $1.3 billion worth of cuts being put into effect in ... more Charity: 10M children worldwide die from lack of health care 6 May 08, 07:38 ET By TERESA CEROJANO | AP MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 ... more 6th Medical Exhibition for Health Care Opened in Tripoli 6 May 08, 07:38 ET The 6th Annual Medical Exhibition for Health Care opened in Tripoli this evening with the participation of more than (65) local , Arab and international ... more Health care big deal to voters, all candidates 6 May 08, 07:31 ET If the three remaining presidential candidates can be believed, one thing is certain -- when one of them becomes president, he or she is going to try to remake health care in the United States into something far different from what it is now. more Helicos BioSciences to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Health ... 6 May 08, 07:24 ET CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2008 - Helicos BioSciences Corporation (NASDAQ: HLCS) announced today that Mr. Steve Lombardi, president and chief ... more California Health Care Providers Sue State Over Cuts 6 May 08, 07:07 ET A consortium of California's health care providers is suing the state over its decision to cut 10 per cent of health care payments from July because they say the move will reduce access to care. The news was released to the press yesterday, 5th May.In a move to take control of the state's budget crisis, in February this year California's governor signed a law to cut 1. more 10 Million Children Die From Lack of Health Care Each Year ... 6 May 08, 07:01 ET MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from ... more 1800MedJobs Announces Talent Pipelining Solution to Health Care ... 6 May 08, 05:53 ET America is currently experiencing an extreme shortage of health care workers, with medical facilities struggling to find qualified candidates across the ... more NEW DEMOCRAT MP HERE ON HEALTH CARE ISSUE 6 May 08, 05:47 ET The future of not-for-profit health care in Niagara will be discussed during a forum at city hall next week. The forum, featuring an address by Judy ... more