Medicare :: AARP reacts to Medicare and Social Security Trustees reports
AARP Director of Government Relations David Sloane released the following statement about the 2007 Medicare and Social Security Trustees’ Reports:
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Health Insurance :: Medical Indemnity premiums fall again in Australia
?Medical indemnity premiums have fallen for the third year in a row meaning professional cover remains both available and affordable for doctors,? Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, said.
Money :: Higher corporate taxes may attract foreign investment
A team of leading economists has challenged the current political drive to cut corporate taxes — with new research showing that countries with higher taxes and higher social welfare spending are more successful in attracting overseas investment.
NHS :: Doctors’ contracts not to blame for NHS debt, says BMA
New contracts for consultants and GPs are not to blame for NHS debts, says the BMA in its response to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on financial management in the NHS.
Health Plan :: US New Health Plan covers uninsured Americans, reduces US health spending
A new analysis of health reform bills in Congress prepared for the Commonwealth Fund Commission on a High Performance Health System shows that many current Congressional health care proposals could significantly reduce the number of uninsured Americans and also decrease overall health care expenditures including those for insurance administration and prescription drugs.
Healthcare :: Matria Healthcare’s 2006 results and guidance for 2007
Matria Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ:MATR) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December_31, 2006.
Health Insurance :: Senator Kuehl called on to introduce health insurance premium regulation
At a state Senate hearing today addressing Governor Schwarzenegger’s plan to require all Californians to buy health insurance, administration representatives refused to give a dollar amount for how much health policies would cost under the proposal and rebuffed questions about the need for regulation of insurance premiums to make them affordable for people who would be required to buy coverage.
Health Plan :: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan revenue, profit up in 2006
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and their subsidiaries (KFHP/H) reported that total revenue for 2006 increased to $34.4 billion from $31.1 billion in 2005.
Lawsuit :: C.A.R. files lawsuit against Blue Shield of California to keep medical benefits
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS (C.A.R.) today announced it has filed a lawsuit against Blue Shield of California to prevent cancellation of medical insurance affecting more than 8,000 members and their families.
Dental :: Dental Implant emerging in India
After heart implant and hip replacement, the ‘Dental Implant’ procedure, to prevent loss of teeth, is gaining ground in India and fast emerging as a potential tourism revenue earner.