Gov’t: Spending to rise under health care overhaul

Gov’t: Spending to rise under health care overhaul
The nation’s health care tab will go up – not down – as a result of President Barack Obama’s sweeping overhaul. That’s the conclusion of a government forecast released Thursday, which also finds the increase will be modest.
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Tebbutt defends govt record on health

Tebbutt defends govt record on health
NSW Health Minister Carmel Tebbutt has defended the state government’s health record but has told NSW nurses that more can always be done.
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German gov’t cuts health care spending, increases premiums in health care reform package

German gov’t cuts health care spending, increases premiums in health care reform package
Germany will raise premiums and cut spending on health care in an effort to plug an €11 billion ($13.9 billion) hole in the country’s health care system.
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Govt to appoint 53500 male health workers at SHCs in high focus districts

Govt to appoint 53500 male health workers at SHCs in high focus districts
In a big boost to public health system, the government has approved hiring of more than 53500 male health workers for all the sub-health centres (SHC) in 235 high focus districts from the point of view of disease control.
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Gov’t Notifies Employers Over Health Costs

Gov’t Notifies Employers Over Health Costs
The Obama administration had a message Monday for employers: Don’t jack up costs for workers, and you won’t have to worry about interference from the new health care law.
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Govt defends mental health spending

Govt defends mental health spending
The Rudd government has defended its efforts to boost mental health services amid accusations it has “left the sector to rot”.
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Govt pledges $6m to bail out West Coast health board

Govt pledges $6m to bail out West Coast health board
The West Coast District Health Board has received a $6 million Government bailout over its rising deficit.
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Russia govt to formulate health care reform concept soon – Putin

Russia govt to formulate health care reform concept soon – Putin
MOSCOW, April 19 (Itar-Tass) — The Russian government will formulate a reform concept of the Russian health care system soon, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said at an awarding ceremony of the medics, who were named the winners of the all-Russian contest “The Best Doctor of [...]

Bisphenol A, Food Containers, Effects on Humans, Gov’t Regs

Decide for yourself. Bis-Phenol A is an additive in clear, hard plastics. It is used in water bottles, baby bottles, soda can liners, etc. and is known to leach into the foods and liquids which are stored in it. It is in recycling category 7 (on the bottom of the bottle, in the triangle). Independent [...]

N.L. health care has improved since cancer inquiry, but problems persist: govt

N.L. health care has improved since cancer inquiry, but problems persist: govt
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador has made strides in improving health care since the breast cancer testing scandal, but recent drug testing errors show a need for lab improvements, the province’s health minister says.
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