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Health outreach group could lost funding from state of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Covering Kids & Families has for 11 years received state funding to conduct outreach for the Florida KidCare health-insurance program for children. Now, Gov Rick Scott’s administration wants to eliminate state money for the group …

Health exchange COO says ruling doesn’t affect sign-ups

The head of Connecticut's health insurance exchange tried to assure residents Saturday that a federal judge's ruling will not affect their ability to sign up for and use 2019 plans offered through Access Health CT. Chief Executive Officer James …

Christian Health Sharing Provides An Alternative To Health Insurance

It’s not insurance, but it’s increasingly becoming an option for families struggling to pay their monthly insurance premiums with traditional insurance plans. Christian health sharing ministries have been around for more than two decades, but their …

Access Health Extends Enrollment Deadline to January

HARTFORD, CT — (Updated 1:20 p.m.)Today was supposed to be the last day to purchase health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, but according to an internal memo sent to brokers by Access Health CT, Connecticut is extending the deadline to Jan. …

U.S. judge overturns Obama health-care law

WASHINGTON – A federal judge in Texas struck down the entire Affordable Care Act on Friday on the grounds that its mandate requiring people to buy health insurance is unconstitutional and the rest of the law cannot stand without it. The ruling was on a …

Judge Strikes Down Federal Health Law

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, ruling on a suit brought by opponents of the Affordable Care Act, says that the law was invalidated when Congress dropped the tax penalty for not having coverage. Advocates for the law say they will appeal the decision. …

Deadline to Get Health Coverage by New Year Extended

The first deadline to sign up for health insurance for 2019 through California's health insurance exchange is quickly approaching. Those who want to have their health insurance coverage to start on Jan. 1, 2019, must sign up on Covered California by …

Rick Scott wants to cut funding for outreach program that signs up people for health insurance

Florida Covering Kids & Families has for 11 years received state funding to conduct outreach for the Florida KidCare health-insurance program for children. Now, Gov Rick Scott’s administration wants to eliminate state money for the group and direct it …

Health-insurance exchange signups down in Illinois

Deadline to enroll for 2019 coverage is Saturday night SPRINGFIELD — With Congress’ repeal of the financial penalty for going without insurance set to take effect in 2019, signups for Illinois’ health-insurance marketplace so far are down significantly …

Federal judge in Texas rules entire Obama health-care law unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas threw a dagger into the Affordable Care Act on Friday, ruling that the entire health-care law is unconstitutional because of a recent change in federal tax law. The opinion by U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor overturns all of …

Health outreach group could lose state money

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Covering Kids & Families has for 11 years received state funding to conduct outreach for the Florida KidCare health-insurance program for children. Now, Gov Rick Scott’s administration wants to eliminate state money for the …

Federal judge in Texas rules Obama health-care law...

Amy Goldstein, The Washington Post Published 5:26 pm PST, Friday, December 14, 2018 This Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 photo shows HealthCare.gov website on a computer screen in New York. >>See which states and the best and worst for healthcare in the …

Federal judge in Texas rules Obama health-care law unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas threw a dagger into the Affordable Care Act on Friday, ruling that the entire health-care law is unconstitutional because of a recent change in federal tax law. The opinion by U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor overturns all of …

Christian health sharing provides alternative

It’s not insurance, but it’s increasingly becoming an option for families struggling to pay their monthly insurance premiums with traditional insurance plans. Christian health sharing ministries have been around for more than two decades, but their …

Health Insurance Exchange Open Enrollment Ends on Dec. 15

As Obamacare Crumbles, Health Care Is in Trouble Again

We all knew pretty quickly that the Affordable Care Act wasn’t going to be the panacea we needed as a country when it comes to health care reform. To begin with, while the policy kept insurers profit margins down to a more reasonable percentage, there was …

At First Glance, Enrollment Dips In Connecticut’s Insurance Exchange

HARTFORD, CT— As the deadline for enrollment in health insurance plans for 2019 approaches, it looks as if Connecticut’s enrollment has dipped slightly since the end of November, but it might not be a fair comparison. As of Dec. 7, Access Health CT …

Here’s what’s at risk in the Texas Obamacare ruling

Whether you know it or not, Obamacare has affected nearly every American. The Affordable Care Act does far more than allow millions of people to get health insurance through exchanges or Medicaid expansion. It saves senior citizens money on their Medicare …

Here's what's at risk in Obamacare ruling

The Affordable Care Act does far more than allow millions of people to get health insurance through exchanges or Medicaid expansion. It saves senior citizens money on their Medicare coverage and prescription drugs. It lets many Americans obtain free birth …

Ari Carlson of Arbonne International to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

EAGLE, IDAHO, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A monthly salary is hardly enough to get by anymore. An extra $500 or $1000 a month can make a big difference. That’s why it has become so important for people to have a …

ITFirms Tossed Gauntlet for Top Web Development Companies Over Again

Turning plowshares into swords, ITFirms latest listing makes the pressure loom for top contenders in web development. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 15, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every entrepreneur/small business has to face certain …

Atara Biotherapeutics Presents Positive Efficacy and Safety Results for Patients with Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated ...

Second EBV‑associated solid tumor with encouraging responses to tab-cel® Tab-cel® safety appears consistent with a favorable risk profile and previous observations Results were presented today in an oral session at the European Society for Medical Oncology …

Palm Beach Area Plastic Surgeon Mark Pinsky is a World Leader in Aesthetic Procedures

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Known internationally for his lectures on aesthetics and his unparalleled patient results, Dr. Mark Pinsky is recognized as a world leader in plastic surgery. This …

Dov Bechhofer on the FDA’s Announcement to Explore New Digital Health Avenues

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dov Bechhofer is a computer engineer exploring how technology shapes our present and what technological advancements we can expect in the future. Recently, the FDA Commissioner …

Dr. David Anthony Miranda explores plans for series of new medical schools in state of Texas

Physician Dr. David Anthony Miranda looks at plans for new medical schools at the University of Houston and throughout Texas. WEST LAKE HILLS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a series of developments continue to …

Pfizer’s vice president and Head of Early Clinical Development presents at the 11th Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials

SMi Group’s next annual Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials conference is thrilled to welcome Sandeep Menon, Pfizer Inc. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SMi Group’s next annual Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials …

Dragon Medical Speech Recognition Microphone Allows Clinicians to Transcribe Anywhere in Complete Privacy

Accurately document patient information without being overheard by others while additionally eliminating all background noise. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Voice technology in healthcare is not yet the …

Invest in - SIDCO's Net Zero Home that received US Department's Home Energy Score of 10 - How?

CA Building Code adopts Net-Zero Energy by 20/20. Explore this Energy Efficient home and save hundreds per month now by combining rooftop solar and Heat Pump. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, USA, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Invest in …

Promising results from MiNA Therapeutics on treating Liver Cancer, as CSO is set to speak at RNA Therapeutics 2019

Chief Scientific Officer of MiNA Therapeutics set to speak at RNA Therapeutics 2019, following MiNA Therapeutics’ successful liver cancer therapy news. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The field of RNA …

Antitrust attorney K. Todd Wallace comments on a recent anti-steering case settlement involving Atrium Health

At issue in the case was Atrium Health’s use of anti-steering provision in its contracts with health insurance companies, comments K Todd Wallace. Wallace Meyaski Law Firm (N/A:N/A) NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨ …

Paragon Announces Settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Coin, Inc. (“Paragon” or the “Company”), announced on November 16, 2018 that it had reached a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) related to Paragon’s offer and sale of …

Life Care Planning: Catastrophic Burns Require Expert Foundation

We provide ‘Sanchez Proof’ testimony from physician experts in fields including orthopedic, spinal, pain management, brain injury, and now burn management. SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Helix BioPharma Corp. Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Results

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX, FSE: “HBP”), a an immuno-oncology company developing drug candidates for the prevention and treatment of cancer, today announced its financial results for the first …

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Announces Management Changes

CEO Jim Schutz and CFO Robert Miller Step Down Frederick (Bubba) Sandford Appointed as New CEO and Interim CFO and will Join the Board PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNOA), a specialty …

Cannabis Users Drive High, and Crashes Are on the Rise-- CFN Media

SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- As cannabis legalization spreads across North America, there is a growing realization of the public safety issues surrounding widespread use of the legalized drug. Even cannabis consumers admit …

Fluidigm Announces Closing of Public Offering of 9,372,500 Shares of Common Stock Including Full Exercise of Option to ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ: FLDM), a leader in mass cytometry and microfluidics technologies, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 9,372,500 …

Supernus Announces FDA Approval of sNDA to Expand Oxtellar XR® Label to Include Monotherapy

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASADQ: SUPN) announced today that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Company’s supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Oxtellar XR®. …

UPDATE - Retrotope Announces First Dosing of RT001 in patients with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD)

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Retrotope announced today that it has begun enrollment of the first patients and has started dosing of infants with the ultra-rare neurodegenerative disease, Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD). The U …

UCHealth provides record $854 million in community benefits including $359 million in uncompensated care

Aurora, Colo., Dec. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the Rocky Mountain region, UCHealth provides significant benefits to the patients and communities it serves. A new analysis shows UCHealth provided a …