Health leaders: Hospitals need to prepare for influx of new patients News 14 Carolina Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:52 PM PDT The president of North Carolina's largest health care system said the Supreme Court ruling means hospitals need to get ready. The industry needs to figure out how to handle the influx of new patients. As for the long-term financial impact to hospitals, executives said it's still a mixed bag. | New cigarette health warnings a significant advance - LETTER The North Bay Nugget Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:52 PM PDT An important public health measure came into effect June 19 when a series of 16 new picture health warnings were required to appear on cigarette packages across Canada. These new cigarette health warnings are a significant advance that will reduce smoking and help prevent cancer.[...] | Hospitals win in health ruling, mixed view for HMOs Hartford Courant Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:52 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hospitals and insurers providing Medicaid plans for the poor emerged as the main corporate winners from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Barack Obama's healthcare law, while investors in large insurers were left deflated. | Heights residents can visit public buildings to escape heat Dearborn Press & Guide Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:51 PM PDT DEARBORN HEIGHTS-- The National Weather Service is predicting hot and humid weather conditions for the remainder of the week, with temperatures expected peak in the 100s. These extreme conditions can be dangerous â" causing heat-related health problems for many individuals â" particularly young children, seniors, overweight people, and those who are ill or on certain medications. | Commodities fall broadly on health care ruling Omaha World-Herald Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:51 PM PDT Most commodity prices fell Thursday after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on health care and a European summit meeting heightened concerns about demand for basic materials. | Media Get Health Care Ruling Wrong, At First KERA North Texas Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:50 PM PDT A number of media outlets reported Thursday morning that the Supreme Court overturned the individual mandate in the health care law, even as the Supreme Court was announcing that the law was upheld. | | |
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