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Budget woes at the state agency in charge of Medicaid likely will result in fewer services to patients and lower payments to providers, officials at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority said.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top managed care companies are mixed at noon: Aetna unchanged at $29.48. CIGNA rose $.03 or .1 percent, to $32.33. Coventry Healthcare fell $.15 or .6 percent, to $23.18. Humana rose $.22 or .5 percent, to $41.70. UnitedHealth rose $.17 or .6 percent, to $29.25. WellPoint fell $.26 or .5 percent, to $54.26.
American Red Cross Blood Drives — Clayton: 2:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. YMCA Gymnasium, 700 Gym court. Appointments: 800-448-3543, www.helpsavealife.org/nc (code: Molly925).
The State Department revised a statement saying that it had concluded that the United States needed antipersonnel mines.
The Telluride Foundation — in partnership with its Local Health Initiative, Bright Futures Early Childhood Regional Council and childcare providers and school districts in San Miguel, Ouray, Montrose and Delta counties — has received $301,410 for its Medicaid and CHP+ School and Childcare Based Outreach and Enrollment Program.
Family Promise of Blount County has a mission for local residents: give a thought to the homeless during this time of Thanksgiving. “We're embarking on our first-ever fundraising campaign through a letter campaign,” board member Christy Newman said.
Are you currently on SoonerCare and using Durable Medical Equipment? If so, please call or e-mail Vallery Brown. She is talking to people who might be affected by budget cuts to the state Medicaid program. 475-3464 or vbrown@opubco.com.
November is National Diabetes Month and the prevalence of the disease is increasing, according to the American Diabetes Association.
By Vicky Eckenrode Vicky.Eckenrode@StarNewsOnline.com Many cardiac tests, as well as other common exams used to diagnose heart disease, are slated to see significant reimbursement cuts for cardiologists nationwide starting in January.
Budget woes at the state agency in charge of Medicaid likely will result in fewer services to patients and lower payments to providers, officials at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority said.
RALEIGH — State lawmakers and investigators are scrutinizing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for its attempt to influence the national health care debate through direct mail and possibly illegal automated phone calls.
Thousands of drivers on the nation's roads don't carry auto insurance, despite laws in all but two states requiring it. Critics of President Barack Obama's health overhaul plan ask: What are the chances scofflaws will treat a requirement to carry health insurance any differently?
Federal and state prosecutors are each pursuing cases after a joint investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud against two women, one from Barre and the other from Windsor. ... - By LOUIS PORTER VERMONT PRESS BUREAU
President Barack Obama's top aides met frequently with lobbyists and health care industry heavyweights as his administration pieced together a national health care overhaul, according to White House visitor records obtained by The Associated Press.
Detroit -- The lawyer for six Detroit police officers who are suing the city over alleged pregnancy discrimination is accusing the city of foot-dragging and dishonesty in responding to the federal court action.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's top aides met frequently with lobbyists and health care industry heavyweights as his administration pieced together a national health care overhaul, according to White House visitor records obtained by The Associated Press.
