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ITV.com Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:08 PM PDT
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is one of three run by the South London Healthcare NHS Trust. Photo: ITN A hospital trust that has been losing £1 million a week is to be put in special measures as Health Secretary Andrew Lansley seeks to turn around its dire finances. |
Greek coalition seeks two extra years to meet bailout deficit targets
The Observer Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:05 PM PDT
Coalition partners aim to water down terms of rescue agreement, as two of its leading politicians recover from health scares Greece's new coalition government has outlined the concessions it hopes to exact from Europe's leaders on its €130bn bailout package, as its two top politicians receive hospital treatment. With a crucial summit between European leaders set for Thursday and Friday in ... |
Supreme Court will rule on Obamacare Thursday
Small Business Times Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:03 PM PDT
The U.S. Supreme Court announced today it will issue its eagerly awaited ruling on the 2010 federal health care reform law on Thursday, when the court will announce its final opinions of the term. |
Obese adults should get counseling, federal task force says
Chicago Tribune Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:52 PM PDT
Under the healthcare law, insurance companies would be required to cover the panel's recommended weight-loss treatments. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the law this week. In a move that could significantly expand insurance coverage of weight-loss treatments, a federal health advisory panel on Monday recommended that all obese adults receive intensive counseling in an effort to rein in ... |
Health care decision to end court's session
Detroit News Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:52 PM PDT
Washington â€" The Supreme Court will issue its last opinions Thursday, with its ruling on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul expected then. |
Armed forces' housing and healthcare criticised
Guardian Unlimited Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:49 PM PDT
MPs say 60% of single living accommodation is not in satisfactory condition, and CQC finds faults in health services Housing and healthcare centres for the armed forces and their families remain unsuitable, in poor condition and potentially unsafe, according to two reports. The Commons defence committee said it was unacceptable that more than 60% of the forces' single living accommodation was ... |
Hospital services badly affected due to agitation by doctors
New Kerala Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:49 PM PDT
Bangalore, Jun 25 : Services at private hospitals was affected, while private clinics were shut down as doctors went on day-long strike today in response to a nationwide strike protesting against the Central Government's proposal to constitute National Council for Human Resources in Health (NCHRH). |
State sued over AHCCCS copayments
Douglas Dispatch Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:47 PM PDT
PHOENIX -- A public interest law firm is suing the state over what it says are illegal copayment requirements of some health care recipients. |
Brazos County offering free HIV tests Wednesday
The Bryan-College Station Eagle Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:34 PM PDT
The Brazos County Health Department will participate in National HIV Testing Day on Wednesday with free tests from 1 to 3 p.m. |
CVMC challenges men to get healthy
The Daily Home Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:30 PM PDT
SYLACAUGA â€" Coosa Valley Medical Center is challenging men to step up to the plate when it comes to their health. The hospital is hosting a Men’s Health Challenge on Tuesday at Harvey’s on Noble. The sports-themed event starts at 5 p.m. with a health fair and pre-game appetizers. |
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