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NJ immunization rate among nation’s lowest

NJ immunization rate among nation’s lowest
TRENTON — Call it one of New Jersey’s medical mysteries. One of the most affluent states in the country, home to more than a few giants of the pharmaceutical industry, New Jersey also has one of the lowest immunization rates in the nation for babies and toddlers.

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An angry Heineman blasts health care law for ‘shocking’ costs to state

An angry Heineman blasts health care law for ‘shocking’ costs to state
LINCOLN — The new federal health care law will saddle Nebraska with a $526 million to $766 million unfunded mandate over the next decade, Gov. Dave Heineman contends.

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Consumer Alert

Consumer Alert
TO YOUR HEALTHInsurance program opens Illinois residents who have been uninsured for at least six months can apply today for a new federally funded health insurance program. Gov. Pat Quinn announced details of the program Thursday. It will provide coverage until Jan. 1, 2014. That’s when federal law will bar insurers from denying coverage [...]

Senior Center of the Chathams hosts meetings

Senior Center of the Chathams hosts meetings
THE CHATHAMS – The Senior Center of the Chathams offers two women’s friendship and support groups.

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CHC-NE announces new state directors

CHC-NE announces new state directors
OMAHA — Several area business and community leaders were named to the Community Health Charities of Nebraska (CHC-NE) state board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting on Wednesday.

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Mercy Health System owes Medicare $7.9M

Mercy Health System owes Medicare $7.9M
Mercy Health System, which includes Mercy Suburban Hospital in East Norriton, agreed to pay $7.9 million for overbilling Medicare during a six-year period, according to federal prosecutors.

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The Truth About Health Care

The Truth About Health Care
LITCHFIELD—Anyone interested in a straight dose of the real status of the nation’s health care system might consider attending an event scheduled next week in Litchfield.

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Survey: Health Reform Leading to Changes for Large Employers

Survey: Health Reform Leading to Changes for Large Employers
Many of the biggest U.S. companies are removing spending limits from their employees’ health plans and taking other steps to comply with the new healthcare law, according to a report released on …

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Ho-hum confidence in health overhaul

Ho-hum confidence in health overhaul
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s health overhaul hasn’t helped Americans feel more secure about their own medical care, according to a survey to be released Thursday by leading private researchers.

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City’s insurance settles case in Alan Black accident

City’s insurance settles case in Alan Black accident
=LOCK HAVEN – A bad spot on a city sidewalk led to a fall and several fractures two years ago. It also has led to a lawsuit seeking about $100,000 in damages. The injured person was City Councilman Alan D.

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