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NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top managed care companies were up at the close of trading: Aetna rose $1.08 or 3.8 percent, to $29.48. CIGNA rose $2.27 or 7.6 percent, to $32.30. Coventry Healthcare rose $.79 or 3.5 percent, to $23.33. Humana rose $1.04 or 2.6 percent, to $41.48. UnitedHealth rose $.52 or 1.8 percent, to $29.08. WellPoint rose $2.38 or 4.6 percent, to $54.52.
Medtronic, the world's largest medical device maker, reports earnings for the second fiscal quarter of 2010 on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion for the last period.
The federal government said it has found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires, a conclusion that supports complaints by thousands of homeowners over the last year.
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- King Pharmaceuticals Inc., LifePoint Hospitals Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. may be buyout targets as private-equity firms seek companies battered by the economy and poised to gain from the U.S. health overhaul.
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats who united last week to bring a sweeping health-care plan to the U.S. Senate floor still need to settle disagreement in their own ranks to pass President Barack Obama’s top domestic initiative.
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- King Pharmaceuticals Inc., LifePoint Hospitals Inc. and Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. may be buyout targets as private-equity firms seek companies battered by the economy and poised to gain from the U.S. health overhaul.
Title: Three-Month Supply Lowers Drug Costs Category: Health News Created: 11/20/2009 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 11/23/2009
Title: Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids Category: Health News Created: 11/23/2009 8:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 11/23/2009
The federal government said Monday that it has found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires, a conclusion that supports complaints by thousands of homeowners over the last year.
Merck claims win as Texas court dismisses Medicaid lawsuit over painkiller Vioxx
If there's an outbreak of food-borne illness anywhere in the country, chances are William Marler will be filing lawsuits. Marler says he and his law firm have pried $500 million in settlements out of companies that have sickened customers.
NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following Is an Investment Opinion Being Issued by Benchmark Journal.
Michigan's Grand Valley Health Plan ranked fourth highest in the country for its commercial and Medicare insurance plans in new national rankings released today by the National Committee for Health Quality and U.S. News Media Group.
Failure is not an option on health care, a leading Democratic senator said Monday, even as Republicans turned up the heat on moderates who hold the fate of the legislation in their hands.
In advance of next year’s re-election bid, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas sided with fellow Democrats for one vote, but was cautious about the overall bill.
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.
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