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Greece Faces Humanitarian Crisis as Health Care Access Declines in EU, Doctors Group Warns

International humanitarian organization Doctors of the World group has warned that people's access to health care in Europe is declining and added that

HCCI Report Says Rising Prices for Care Responsible for Increased Healthcare Costs for Privately Insured Americans

In its first report released to the public, the newly formed Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) said that rise in prices for health care was the main reason

Treatment in ED is Based on Children's Insurance Status

The treatment levels for young patients in the Emergency Department (ED) varies according to their insurance status. A new study scheduled for publication

US Spends Most on Healthcare Without Providing Superior Care

The United States of America spends the highest amount on healthcare according to a new study that analyzed the healthcare spending of 13 industrialized countries with Japan spending the least.

South Carolina's Taxpayers Will Not Have to Pay for Abortions in Rape Cases

A budgetary rule approved by South Carolina's Senate subcommittee confirms that the state taxpayers will not have to pay for abortions in cases of rapes

Companies Try to Avoid Steep Health Insurance Bills by Rewarding Employees For Healthy Lifestyles

Companies in the US are struggling with a 113 percent rise in health insurance costs since 2001. They now want to reward employees for leading healthy lifestyles.

MD247.com to Knock Out Health Insurance Companies Through Telemedicine

MD247.COM will soon launch telemedicine to knock out bureaucrats from health insurance companies. It will apply telecommunication and information technologies

Free Mobile Quoting Tool for Health Insurance Agents by HealthPlanOne(TM)

HealthPlanOne, a general agency, has launched a mobile interface for Medicare insurance agents nationwide, offering the most competitive products in the Medicare marketplace.

Stop Medicare Funding for Mediocre Care Plans, Govt Audit Body Tells Obama

The Obama administration has been asked by a government auditing body to cancel controversial subsidies to the Medicare health insurance programme. This was reported in healthcare-today.

Rajiv Arogyashri Community Health Insurance Scheme comes under severe criticism in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh's universal health coverage plan Arogyashri, for the economically backward sections of the state, may soon be in trouble because of increasing flak being faced by the scheme.

Mayo Clinic and Assured Diagnosis Inc. Launch Two Health Insurance Plans in Canada

Two health insurance choices have been announced by Mayo Clinic and Assured Diagnosis Inc. (ADI) of Calgary, as a result of which, Canadians will have

Action Taken or Charges Withdrawn on Health Care Providers, Says Washington State Dept

The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state, said a press release.

BlueCross BlueShield may Refund Customers (Dollor) 13.5 Million Charged in Higher Premiums

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee may have to refund up to (Dollor) 13.5 million to health insurance customers. This was reported by timesfreepress.com. Tennessee's

Department Of Public Welfare Causes 89,000 Pennsylvania Children to Lose Medicaid

The number of Pennsylvania children covered through Medicaid has gone down by about 89,000 in recent months. This includes many kids with life-threatening

26 Percent Americans in and out of Health Insurance in 2011, Says Survey

About 48 million Americans were uninsured at one point or another during 2011, says a report by the Commonwealth Fund Health Insurance Tracking Survey of US Adults.

What All American Women Must Know About Health Insurance

The fairer sex tends to use more health care services than men. This is mainly because women have children or need to prevent pregnancy. On the other

Religare Health Insurance Goes on Investment, Hiring Spree

Religare Health Insurance is on an investment and hiring spree to beat the competition in the health insurance market. The economictimes.com reported

HDFC Ergo Launches 'Health Claim Services' for Transparent Claims Settlement

HDFC Ergo General Insurance, recently announced the launch of Health Claim Services (HCS), its in-house health claims servicing department. This initiative

Domestic Helps from Jharkhand and Chattisgarh to Get Health Insurance Soon

Many women from Jharkhand and Chattisgarh, who work in metropolitan cities as domestic helps will soon be benefited by health insurance. This was reported by indiatimes.

Fluctuating Incomes Could Cause Many New Yorkers to Lose Health Insurance

1.5 million New Yorkers could lose health insurance coverage due to fluctuations in their incomes and eligibility, says a report by the Coalition of New York State Public Health Plans.

Consumer is King as Insurers Fight for Health Insurance Marketshare

Life insurance companies have now begun offering health insurance products in a bid to grab market share of the booming health insurance industry. These

Greece: Budget Cuts Make Healthcare a Privilege

Experts have warned that healthcare in Greece risks becoming a privilege after two years of sweeping budget cuts. These cuts have been imposed by the

Healthcompare Infographics to Help US Citizens Choose from a Multitude of Health Insurance Plans

Health insurance comparison site, HealthCompare, has released infographics to help US citizens tackle common problems while trying to find health insurance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Sues Nebraska Over 'improper' Lobbying for United Healthcare

The state of Nebraska is being sued by Blue Cross Blue Shield for a planned switch to a new health insurance company. The lawsuit has been filed to

Consistent Health Insurance Status Makes Emergency Room Visits Less Frequent, Says Study

'Consistency in provision of health insurance type improves access to primary-care services and reduces patient reliance on emergency department services.

Nasscom Ties Up With Oriental Insurance to Provide Health Insurance to IT Sector

Nasscom has allied with Oriental Insurance to create a health insurance plan for 2.5 million IT industry employees. This was reported by indiatimes.

Taiwan to Postpone Second Generation National Health Insurance to Jan 2013

In order to gain more time to prepare a sound healthcare system, the Taiwan government has decided to postpone the implementation of a second-generation

Thousands of US Children Get Health Insurance Under Medicaid and Child Health Plus Plans

More than 8,000 children in Onondaga County have been added to Medicaid and Child Health Plus since 2007, The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) announced recently.

Zane Benefits Inc. Announces New Website to Guide Employers, Accountants and Health Insurance Professionals

Zane Benefits Inc., a leader in Defined Contribution Health Plans and Private Health Exchanges, announced its new website, designed to educate employers,

L (and) T's My:health Medisure Prime Insurance Wins 'Product of the Year 2012' Award

L (and) T Insurance's flagship health insurance policy, my:health Medisure Prime Insurance, has been awarded 'Product of the Year 2012' for its outstanding and distinctive features.

Taipei Academics Support Health Insurance Premiums Based on Household Incomes for NHI Plan

Civic groups and academics in Taipei said on Sunday, that the government should scrap the supplementary premiums mechanism on health insurance and charge a premium based on household incomes.

Fidelis Care to Provide Health Insurance to About 14,000 in Two Counties

New York State Catholic Health Plan, Fidelis Care, announced that uninsured residents would be helped to apply for quality healthcare by its representatives.

Reduced Use of Asthma Medications By Children Linked to Greater Medication Cost-Sharing

A study in the March 28 issue of JAMA has revealed that small reductions in medication use and more frequent asthma-related hospitalizations were linked

Health Insurance Customers from Washington DC Spend More on Healthcare Than Any Other US City

In a new study titled 'Which Cities Spend The Most On Health Care And Which Ones Spend The Least?', health insurance quote provider SelfHealthInsurance.

Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance Plans Rated Highest by Customers

Kaiser Permanente announced last week that its members in five geographic regions rated the organization's health plans highest in member satisfaction.

Day 3, Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court Hearings Concluded With Debate on Individual Mandate, Medicaid Eligibility

The US Supreme Court concluded the final hearing of the highly controversial Affordable Care Act on Wednesday, reports Nurse.com. Two sets of arguments were presented on the legality of the case.

Obama's Health Care Reform Law Reviewed by Supreme Court

Should Americans maintain insurance or be fined? The US Supreme began to review President Barack Obama's signature health care reform law Tuesday, taking up this most divisive requirement.

Day 2, Affordable Care Act: Can US Govt Force Citizens to Buy Health Insurance?

On Day 2 of the three-day long hearings in the Affordable Care Act case, conservative justices in the US Supreme Court, questioned whether the government

Now, Office of Personnel Management Issues Directive to Provide Health Insurance to Lesbian's Spouse

Blue Cross Blue Shield, a US health insurance company, has been directed by the Obama administration to provide coverage to the same-sex spouse of a federal employee.

US Supreme Court Arguments, Day 1: Does old Tax Law Prohibit Lawsuits on Obamacare?

The primary issue before the Supreme Court justices on the first day of hearings on Monday was, whether an obscure 1867 tax law, the Reconstruction-era

UPMC Adds New Feather to Its Hat With WebMD Digital Health Assistants

UPMC Health Plan has added a new feather to its hat. It is now the first health plan in the US to offer the WebMD Digital Health Assistants - virtual

First Effects of Affordable Care Act Benefit US Citizens, Hit Employers' Profits

The Affordable Care Act (ACA)has already started shaping the US health insurance landscape, two years after it was made a law, reports philly.com. The

High Premiums in Health Insurance, No Benefits, Burden Foreign Workers in Kuwait

Rising health insurance premiums are badly hitting foreign workers in Kuwait, reports Al-Shahed. Added to this, the cost of living, rising rents, tuition

L (and) T Targets Rs 1000 Cr in Health, Motor Insurance Premium by 2016

L (and) T General Insurance is eyeing huge growth in its motor and health insurance segments. A unit of engineering and construction major Larsen (and) Turbo Group,

UPMC to Give Health Insurance Customers, Choice of 40 Providers for Routine Medical Procedures

Health insurance customers of UPMC Health Plan will soon be able to choose from 40 routine medical procedures in their health plan, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.

Republicans Want to Repeal "Obamacare"

Republican presidential hopefuls are united in wanting to do away with Obamacare although they mince no words when attacking each other in the often-nasty 2012 campaign.

Doctors Must Cut Costs and Deliver, Says UK's NHS Overhaul

Prime Minister David Cameron plans to put UK's doctors in charge of restricting costs but wants them to show results while treating aging patients for chronic diseases like diabetes.

Thailand Has Universal Health Insurance, but of Unequal Quality

Thailand has universal health insurance, but the quality of insurance for all citizens is not the same. A seminar was held on Wednesday to celebrate

NAC Recommends Health Insurance for All Indians

All Indians may soon have health insurance coverage, if the National Advisory Council (NAC), headed by Mrs Sonia Gandhi has its way. The possibility

Why are American Women Paying Higher Premiums for Health Insurance Than Men?

Women in the US pay higher health insurance premiums, to the tune of (Dollor) 1 Billion more than men do, said a report released early this week by the National Women's Law Center.