New US law inspired by NH woman's cancer battle helps sick students keep health coverageOctober 9th, 2009 New US law helps ill students keep health coverageCONCORD, N.H. — A law inspired by a New Hampshire woman's determination to keep her health insurance while fighting cancer is now in effect across the country.
Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panel; Sen. Lincoln takes over agricultureSeptember 9th, 2009 Sen. Harkin takes the reins of health panelWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says that Sen. Tom Harkin — a progressive liberal and ardent supporter of President Barack Obama's plan to create a public insurance plan — will take over the health and education committee.
HCC Insurance raises dividend to 13.5 cents per share from 12.5 cents per shareAugust 21st, 2009 HCC Insurance increases dividend to 13.5 centsHOUSTON — HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. on Friday said that its board increased its dividend by 8 percent, to 13.5 cents per share from 12.5 cents per share.
Review uncovers 6 more cases of botched cancer treatments at VA in PhiladelphiaAugust 18th, 2009 6 more cases of botched cancer treatment at Pa. VAPHILADELPHIA — Six more cases have been found of cancer patients being given incorrect radiation doses at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Government defends raising foreign equity cap in insuranceAugust 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Raising the foreign equity cap in the insurance sector to 49 percent will not lead to losing management control, the government informed parliament Monday. "Increase in foreign equity holding limit to 49 percent in the insurance sector would not result in change in management control automatically," said Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament.
Conn. Sen. Christopher Dodd's prostate cancer announcement interrupts 2010 raceAugust 1st, 2009 Conn. Senate race pauses for Dodd, who has cancerHARTFORD, Conn. — The state's senior U.S.
Five-term Sen. Chris Dodd diagnosed with prostate cancerJuly 31st, 2009 Dodd has prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer and intends to have surgery early in August, his office said Friday.
AP Sources: Five-term Sen. Chris Dodd diagnosed with prostate cancerJuly 31st, 2009 AP Sources: Dodd has prostate cancerWASHINGTON — Officials tell The Associated Press that Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
House Dems seek to speed up health bill ban on denying coverage due to pre-existing conditionsJuly 16th, 2009 Democrats push quicker access to health coverageWASHINGTON — House Democrats want to guarantee people with pre-existing health conditions faster access to insurance coverage. Democrats on the Education and Labor Committee passed the amendment as they got to work Thursday on their portion of a sweeping health overhaul bill.
'Charlie's Angels' star and American pinup icon Farrah Fawcett being laid to restJuly 1st, 2009 Farrah Fawcett being laid to rest at LA funeralLOS ANGELES — The life of "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett is being celebrated Tuesday at a private funeral held, fittingly, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Her longtime companion, Ryan O'Neal, and her friend, Alana Stewart, both wore black as they entered the service, which was closed to media and the public.
Pa. oncologist at center of VA hospital cancer treatment controversy takes leave of absenceJune 26th, 2009 Doc in Philly VA hospital controversy takes leavePHILADELPHIA — An oncologist involved in treating veterans who received botched prostate cancer therapy in Philadelphia has taken a leave of absence from the University of Pennsylvania's medical school. University officials say Dr.
California environmental regulators rule marijuana smoke causes cancerJune 20th, 2009 Calif regulators find pot smoke causes cancerSAN FRANCISCO — Marijuana smoke has joined tobacco smoke and hundreds of other chemicals on a list of substances California regulators say cause cancer. The ruling Friday by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment likely will force pot shops with 10 or more employees to post warnings.
Chandraprasad new CMD of National InsuranceJune 5th, 2009 KOLKATA - N.S.R. Chandraprasad Friday took over as chairman-cum-managing director of National Insurance Co, succeeding V.
Max New York Life Insurance launches 'Healthy Family' Floater PlanJune 1st, 2009 New Delhi,June 1 (ANI-Business Wire India): Max New York Life Insurance, one of India's leading life insurance companies, today introduced the 'Lifeline Healthy Family' a health insurance plan, the most comprehensive long term insurance coverage for hospitalization, surgeries and critical illness for the entire family under one single policy. With the launch of 'Health Family' Max New York Life also became the first and the only company to offer benefits for congenital disorder.
India's first third party insurance licensee exits businessFebruary 5th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Hyderabad-based Dawn Services, the first third party administrator (TPA) to be licensed by the Indian insurance watchdog, has decided to exit the business. According to Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA), the TPA licence to Dawn Services has not been renewed upon request.
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