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The American Medical Association's commitment to cover the uninsured was clear, as thousands of physicians reaffirmed the current AMA proposal to cover the uninsured, and voted to study the impact
Washington Post Examines Growth Of Employment In Health Care Industry, Increased Costs
The Washington Post on Friday examined how, although the health care industry in the last 15 last years has "pumped out 4.5 million new jobs" and currently employs 16.5 million
Most States Fail To Protect Consumers Against Insurance Company Abuses
A 50-state survey, released today, reveals that insurance companies in most states are not prohibited from denying health coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, refusing to pay for services needed
AMA Brings Voice For The Uninsured Campaign To Chicago
The American Medical Association is bringing its Voice for the Uninsured campaign to Chicago with a local event and advertising. The AMA campaign is a three-year, multi-million dollar effort to
Expansion Of Health Insurance Could Help Reduce Health Care Disparities, Lawmakers, Experts Say
Proposals to expand health insurance to all U.S. residents could help reduce, but would not eliminate, health care disparities, lawmakers and health care experts said on Tuesday at a House
Blue Cross Blue Shield Signs Up To Online Google Health Platform
US health insurer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has announced a new venture with Google Health that will allow its 3 million members to store and share their
U.S. Health Care Debate Must Address ‘Plight Of The Underinsured,’ Editorial States
While reducing health care costs and the number of uninsured U.S. residents "are critical priorities for this country, ... the health care debate needs a wider focus to also address
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans Unveil Health Care Proposal
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans on Tuesday unveiled a health care proposal that would enhance care provided at community health centers and create a high-risk pool for state residents who are unable
Aetna CEO Says Overhauling U.S. Health Care System Requires Joint Effort From Public, Private Sectors
Aetna CEO Ronald Williams on Tuesday told members of the Senate Finance Committee that changes to the U.S. health care system must address the interrelated issues of cost, quality and
Patients Will Bear The Brunt In Lab Funding Decision - New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is hugely disappointed that two South Island District Health Boards have chosen to stop paying for laboratory tests for the patients of private specialists. Otago
