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Obama wants governors' input on economy
The Associated PressPresident-elect Barack Obama pledged quick work today on an economic recovery plan to include tax cuts and increased federal spending, and told the nation's governors he wants their advice in designing a package to help their hard-hit states. "We...Tags: Government Health Care, Budgets and Budgeting, Regional Authority, Government Debt, Bobby Jindal
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Blues, Michigan AG continue health insurance fight
Associated Press WriterBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and its opponents continued their high-profile fight Monday over legislation the health insurer wants approved by the end of the year. Blue Cross said it projects losses of nearly $264 million on its health insurance...Tags: Government Health Care, Laws, State Budgets, Insurance, Economy
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Drug treatment advocates in a divided house
The Times' Nov. 10 article on lengthening drug-addiction treatment presents a thoughtful report on substance-abuse programs that extend past the 30-day norm. The article relies on studies and interviews with treatment providers who explain that longer-...Tags: Government Health Care, Crimes, Laws, Behavioral Conditions, Health Treatments
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Condell Medical Center to pay U.S. for claims
Tribune reporterCondell Medical Center in Libertyville will pay a $36 million settlement to government health programs after the hospital said it accepted improper payments from federal health insurance programs for more than five years, the U.S. attorney's office in...Tags: Government Health Care, Libertyville, Lawyers, Insurance, Marketing
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Durbin working through his grief
The Swampby Jill Zuckman This should be a joyous time for Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.), the assistant Senate majority leader. His close friend was recently elected president. Senate Democrats will return to work in January with their effective ranks swelled to......Tags: Medical Specialization, Government Health Care, Parliament, Rahm Emanuel , Bill Clinton
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Florida's costs soar as the poor and unemployed seek state assistance
Tallahassee BureauFood stamp distributions are at an all-time high. Medicaid costs are on the rise. The jobless are lining up for unemployment checks. While much of the gloom-and-doom budget talk in Tallahassee has focused on the state's dwindling revenues, there's...Tags: Government Health Care, Crimes, Budgets and Budgeting, Government Debt, Private Health Care
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By the numbers: Costs for the poor and unemployed have risen dramatically
South Florida Sun-SentinelMedicaid 2.3 million Floridians are eligible for Medicaid, which is funded jointly by the state and federal governments. The cost of Medicaid for this budget year is $15.7 billion. Last year, the cost was $14.9 billion. Unemployment Through October,...Tags: Government Health Care, Medicaid, Unemployment, Prisons
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Partnership for nursing
James LaCalle, president of Harford Community College, and Lyle Sheldon, chief executive officer of Upper Chesapeake Health System, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance a nursing education partnership. The health system provides...Tags: Further Education, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia)
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Consensus emerging on universal healthcare
After decades of failed efforts to reshape the nation's healthcare system, a consensus appears to be emerging in Washington about how to achieve the elusive goal of providing medical insurance to all Americans. The answer, say leading groups of...Tags: Consumers, Government Health Care, Crimes, Insurance, Public Finance
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Welcome to Sacramento, and good luck
A new two-year session of the California Legislature will be gaveled in today, with lawmakers facing one of the worst budget crises in state history and a sinking economy that will limit their ability to enact new programs. Brimming with fresh energy and...Tags: Sheila Kuehl, Government Health Care, Dave Cogdill, Parliament, Local Authority
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She thought hospital bill was paid off
Sentinel ColumnistDear Greg: In July 2006, my 8-year-old son, Zachary, was hospitalized for two nights at Arnold Palmer Hospital. At the time, our health insurance was Blue Cross Blue Shield through my husband's employer. The charges were $1,766. BCBS paid $1,413,...Tags: Government Health Care, Reviews, Arnold Palmer, Joe Brown, Private Health Care
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A rush for health
With the economy in trouble, 50-year old Elizabeth McCarthy is unemployed, but she and her husband Jay, 57, aren't worried about health care.
The Ellicott City couple were among the first of more than 1,100 Howard County residents who flocked to apply...Tags: Government Health Care, Employees, Health and Safety at School, Real Estate Sellers, Local Authority
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