Commentary Outgoing CMA chief inspired a better approach to health-care financing 
Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail
In his farewell address to the annual convention of the Canadian Medical Association, outgoing president Brian Day recalled one of the more unforgettable moments during his year in office. He was on his way to Saint John...
City Finances: Health care costs bust budget
The State
The State
Employees might have to contribute more for benefits By ADAM BEAM - abeam@thestate.com Columbia City Council members will make an adjustment of at least $10 million to the city's budget this week, mostly to cover a...
Capital Funding Available to Smaller Health Care Organizations in California's Rural and Underserved Communities
Insurance Newsnet
Insurance Newsnet
Business Editors/Healthcare Writers CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 3, 2008--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and its PacifiCare of California subsidiary are providing easier access to capital financing for...
Amy F. Isaacs: U.S. urgently needs a new health-care model
The Providence Journal
The Providence Journal
WASHINGTON A 2007 health-care survey by the Commonwealth Fund found that the United States, with the most expensive health system in the world, is outperformed by other developed countries on measures of quality of care,...
Biotanika Closes a $1.5 M Financing to Support the Commercialization of its Products
Canada Newswire
Canada Newswire
Slovak FinMin slams healthcare bills in govt clash
The Guardian
The Guardian
By Peter Laca BRATISLAVA, Aug 22 (Reuters) - The Slovak finance minister opposes a series of draft laws put forward by his healthcare counterpart, documents said on Friday, showing a clash within the government over...
Rs3,061bn required for MDGs in education, health & environment
The News International
The News International
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 By Mehtab Haider ISLAMABAD: Pakistan requires Rs3,061 billion to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related targets in education, health, environment, clean drinking water and...
Nearly half a million have obtained insurance since new health law took effect
The Business Review
The Business Review
Close to half a million people have obtained private or subsidized health insurance coverage since the Massachusetts health reform law launched in June 2006, according to a new state report released Tuesday. The state...
AirTran taps Rossum as new VP of corporate development
Business Journal
Business Journal
> AirTran Airways has appointed Steven A. Rossum, an attorney with experience in airline financial turnarounds and mergers, as its executive vice president of corporate development, the airline said Tuesday. In a news...
