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Smokers Who Undergo Surgery Face Higher Health Care Costs After Their Procedure

Jan 6, 2014

Former and current smokers who undergo surgery face higher health care costs in the year after their procedure than people who never smoked, according to a new study. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic noted that smoking cigarettes ...

Tags: smokers, health care costs, smoking-related complications, medical cost

The Affordable Care Act Has Been Blamed for Increased Health Insurance Premiums

Dec 20, 2013

Although the Affordable Care Act has been blamed for increased health insurance premiums, little is attributed to healthcare reform, U.S. researchers say. The analysis for the Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation supporting independent ...

Tags: medical costs, health

Many People Who Fall Increase Their Risk of Falling

Nov 15, 2013

Many people who fall, even if not injured, develop a fear of falling and limit their physical activity, increasing their risk of falling, U.S. officials say. Dr. Judy Stevens of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta ...

Tags: old, adult, die, fall

Collision Repair Industries Would Select Greg Gaughan as The Vice President

Dec 7, 2012

Mitchell, a Property & Casualty (P&C) claims and Collision Repair industries solution provider has selected Greg Gaughan as the vice president and general manager of Mitchell NHQ Negotiation Services division. Recently, Mitchell bought ...

Tags: Mitchell, property&casualty claims, Greg Gaughan, vice president

Prime Health Services Acquired CMN ,Broad Based PPO Network.

Dec 6, 2012

US-based Prime Health Services (Prime) has acquired Casualty Management Network (CMN), broad based PPO network. Colorado-based CMN provides workers' compensation, group health, and auto markets while the coverage and discounts are ...

Tags: Prime Health Services, Casualty Management Network, PPO network

EquinoxO2 Medical Announced Development and Distribution of New HALO XP NPWT Pump System

Dec 5, 2012

EquinoxO2 Medical has announced development and distribution of its new HALO XP negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) pump system, HXP2000. The light weight, portable HALO XP pump system, which combines advanced technology with ...

Tags: clinical development, HALO XP pump system, chronic wound

Insurers Seeks Rate Hikes of 5% to 15% for Primary Casualty Construction Business: Marsh

Sep 4, 2012

Insurers are seeking rate hikes of 5%to 15%for primary casualty construction business,Marsh Inc.said in a special report on the sector published Thursday. But,"risks with high loss ratios typically are experiencing higher increases and ...

Tags: Marsh Inc., insurance, casualty construction business, U.S.construction