Health care industry
Standard & Poor's has announced that it will replace Knowledgeware Inc. with Foundation Health Corp. in the S&P MidCap 400 Index following the close of trading on November 15, 1994. Knowledgeware Inc. is being acquired by Sterling Software, a component of the S&P SmallCap
Health care industry
Access Health Marketing Inc., the leading provider of personal health management products and services, reported a net loss of $685,000, or 10 cents per share, on revenue of $4.1 million for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1994. This compared to earnings of $203,000, or three
Health care industry
Choice Drug Systems, Inc. and Counsel Corporation of Toronto, Canada have revised the terms of an investment deal, with Counsel agreeing to purchase 2 million shares of Choice Drug common stock at $3.40 per share rather than the previously announced $3.21 per share. The Boards of Directors of
Health care industry
The merger between Foundation Health Corp. and Intergroup Healthcare Corp. has created one of the nation's leading managed care organizations, with operations in 15 states and the United Kingdom. The combined companies offer managed health care products in multiple regions, with total revenues of nearly $2.4 billion
Health care reform
The American Medical Association (AMA) is preparing to tackle the thorny issue of universal health care coverage at its annual meeting in June 1994, where the organization will weigh in on whether to support employer-mandated health insurance or stick with fee-for-service and voluntary coverage. Meanwhile, physician reform and the AMA&
Health care reform
The proposed elimination of fee-for-service medical care in health reform efforts has sparked debate about the need for patient choice and competition in the healthcare system. Advocates argue that fee-for-service care provides a safeguard against managed care plans that may not offer quality patient-friendly care. The American Medical Association has
Clinton, Bill
President Clinton visited a food store and praised their support for health insurance for their employees. He emphasized the importance of retailers providing health benefits to their employees as a way to improve productivity, employee loyalty, and profits. The store, Pathmark, had 175 stores and had proved that it is
Clinton, Bill
On May 9, 1994, President Bill Clinton met with individuals and families affected by the lack of health insurance coverage. These personal stories highlighted the struggles of millions of Americans who cannot afford insurance, including self-employed individuals, families with children, and those with life-threatening conditions. The president emphasized the need
Health care industry
National healthcare reform efforts are likely to include key initiatives to improve the quality of care in the US, according to David J. Lansky, a noted expert in quality-measurement analysis. Despite opposition from groups such as the American Medical Association, national practice guidelines, a national medical-data system, and a strong
Health care industry
Hawaii's healthcare system is a success story with the highest health insurance coverage rate in the nation, thanks to its employer mandate. However, despite this accomplishment, the system still faces challenges in providing universal access to care, including a lack of providers in certain areas and a limited
