, the next chapter in an ongoing investigation into health-care reimbursement rates.
During a news conference in Rochester, AG Andrew Cuomo said he has served a five-day notice of intent to sue Excellus Health Plan, Univera’s parent company. He charged the health insurer with defrauding consumers and patients across the state by manipulating reimbursement rates for out-of-network services through its use of a flawed database managed by
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Rock climbing is a great all-around workout available readily available in Colorado, whether it be bouldering, sport climbing or traditional climbing. When the weather gets cooler, Colorado is also hosts a multitude of indoor climbing gyms that often offer not only climbing opportunities, but weight lifting, cardio and more.
A treadwall, when done consistently (2-3 times a week), tones muscles and creates endurance. Indoor climbing routes are always Read the rest of this entry »
Alice Klamer turned 94 on July 8.
I recently met her when she came to the Paul Derda Recreation Center for her fitness class. She proudly unzipped her jacket to reveal a completely matching fitness outfit from “head to foot” (and proud of it). Alice is one of our regular patrons, participating in SilverSneakers on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The class is from 9 to 10 a.m. Afterward, she walks 11 laps (a mile) on the indoor track.
Two years Read the rest of this entry »
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Attacks on Oregon State Hospital staff by mentally inmates
increased last year, raising concerns about security.
In the first 10 months of 2008, there were 323 reported
injuries to staff at the state mental hospital caused by
patients. It may be the highest number of injuries in the
hospital’s history but officials can’t say for
sure because of poor reporting and record-keeping in the past.
Deb Dietzel, a 51-year-old nurse Read the rest of this entry »
NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Analysts voiced new pessimism on hospital operators Tuesday, with a Deutsche Bank analyst predicting that greater unemployment will lead to more bad debt and smaller profits.
Analyst Darren Lehrich cut his estimates on five hospital operators and downgraded Community Health Systems Inc. and Universal Health Services Inc. to “Hold” from “Buy.”
“The combination of rising unemployment and weaker consumer balance sheets Read the rest of this entry »
The latest fitness rage in Hawaii has slipped the bonds of the ball court and gymnasium.
It requires no gears, pulleys, special shoes or fancy equipment. It is practiced under open skies, with stellar scenery part of the bargain.
It’s stand-up paddling, a pastime that appeals to all age groups and both sexes, according to leaders in the booming business.
When Paddle Surf Hawaii opened two years ago, sales hovered around five to 10 boards a month. Read the rest of this entry »
When he’s working, Epping Police Officer Bradley Jardis is just like any other cop.
He’s patrolling the streets to catch people with drugs because that’s what he’s supposed to do.
But when he’s off the clock, this 28-year-old officer is speaking publicly about why he believes existing drug policies have failed and why it’s time for lawmakers to legalize drugs.
It’s an unusual position to take for a police officer charged with enforcing laws, Read the rest of this entry »
ABOUT 250,000 Australians will get tax cuts averaging $1200 after a deal on new thresholds for the Medicare levy surcharge.
But Treasury expects almost twice as many will dump private health cover, putting pressure on insurance premiums and public hospitals.
The move will prompt a push by the states for compensation for the influx of patients to the public system.
agreed to back the thresholds yesterday after last-minute government changes. Read the rest of this entry »
Area health care providers and businesses are finding ways to make up for millions of state–owed dollars.
News 25’s Michelle Mantel tells us why local health establishments have to put capitol plans on hold just to carry on business as usual.
Area health care providers and businesses are finding ways to make up for millions of state–owed dollars.
News 25’s Michelle Mantel tells us why local health establishments have to put capitol plans on Read the rest of this entry »
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eurand N.V. (Nasdaq:EURX), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops enhanced pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products based on its proprietary drug formulation technologies, today announced that it has been advised by GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Complete Response letter for the New Drug Application (NDA) for EUR-1048. EUR-1048 Read the rest of this entry »