CARE Clinic’s annual fundraiser: Raise a fork for health care – Fayetteville Observer

February 3rd, 2012

CARE Clinic's annual fundraiser: Raise a fork for health care
Fayetteville Observer
"The need at the CARE Clinic has never been greater," Williams said. "The number of people who have lost their health insurance to unemployment, or can't afford insurance is higher. "This year's Evening of Care should help raise enough money to care ...

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Laptop of health care provider stolen – Winston-Salem Journal

February 3rd, 2012

Laptop of health care provider stolen
Winston-Salem Journal
The federal HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requires that medical providers use appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect the privacy of protected health information in any form.

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North Country bishop objects to health care mandates – The Adirondack Daily Enterprise

February 3rd, 2012

St.Louis Review

North Country bishop objects to health care mandates
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise
By CHRIS MORRIS , Adirondack Daily Enterprise The North Country's Roman Catholic Church leader says he objects to a recent federal ruling that requires most employers to offer health coverage that includes preventive services. Bishop Terry LaValley of ...
Catholics, conscience and health insuranceNews & Observer

Catholics plan counterattack on new contraception coverageLos Angeles Times
Faith, politics at odds in health-care coverage debateToledo Blade
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Faith, politics at odds in health-care coverage debate – Toledo Blade

February 3rd, 2012

St.Louis Review

Faith, politics at odds in health-care coverage debate
Toledo Blade
BY MARILOU JOHANEK A battle royal is brewing over health-care reform that is sure to affect election-year politics. But as a woman, a Catholic, and a citizen, I'm conflicted about which side deserves support in the escalating war.
Bishops respond to White House blog post on health care mandateSt.Louis Review

Catholics plan counterattack on new contraception coverageLos Angeles Times
Health-care coverage must have a conscienceSentinel and Enterprise
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State health insurance marketplace plan at concept stage – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

February 3rd, 2012

KMOX.com

State health insurance marketplace plan at concept stage
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania is taking steps to implement a health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses, a key part of federal health care reform. In meetings this week with lawmakers, industry groups and advocacy organizations, ...
Mo. Senate passes health insurance measureSoutheast Missourian

Insurance Companies Pay $4.3M for Autism Treatments in MissouriKMOX.com

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More people subscribe to Health Insurance in Volta region – GhanaWeb

February 3rd, 2012

More people subscribe to Health Insurance in Volta region
GhanaWeb
3, GNA - A total of 1470784 people have subscribed to the membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme in the Volta Region by 31 December 2011. This represents “more than 70 percent of the total population of 2099876 based on the 2010 provisional ...

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Pleasant Hill may end free health insurance for elected officials – San Jose Mercury News

February 3rd, 2012

Pleasant Hill may end free health insurance for elected officials
San Jose Mercury News
By Lisa P. White PLEASANT HILL -- A proposal the City Council will consider Monday would end free health insurance for elected officials but continue a $400 monthly payment for those who decline coverage. Council members Jack Weir and Michael Harris ...

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Consumer Engagement Important in Health Insurance Rate Reviews – Sacramento Bee

February 3rd, 2012

Los Angeles Times

Consumer Engagement Important in Health Insurance Rate Reviews
Sacramento Bee
3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, health insurance companies in Arizona are pursuing double-digit premium increases for more than 30 insurance health plans in the state.
health insurance premiums rise, but rate slowsPortland Business Journal

Sen. Feinstein backs health insurance rate controlsLos Angeles Times
Senator Feinstein announces her support for rate controls in health insuranceLive Insurance News
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With sharp Romney jabs, Santorum blasts health care law – PoliticMo

February 3rd, 2012

PoliticMo

With sharp Romney jabs, Santorum blasts health care law
PoliticMo
The event was billed as a “Conversation on Faith, Freedom, and the American Family,” but focused most heavily on the Santorum's opposition to President Barack Obama's health insurance reform law. Speaking in a state where more than 70 percent voted in ...

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Consumer Engagement Important in Health Insurance Rate Reviews – MarketWatch (press release)

February 3rd, 2012

Consumer Engagement Important in Health Insurance Rate Reviews
MarketWatch (press release)
3, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AARP Arizona Supports AZ Department of Insurance Work on Issue- According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, health insurance companies in Arizona are pursuing double-digit premium increases for more ...

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