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OSHA Tapped as Federal Safety Coordinator for Worker Safety and Health During Hurricane Katrina Recovery Operations: WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA is coordinating technical support for federal responder and federal contractor safety and health dWASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today...; Tags: health care, Hurricane Katrina, OSHA, worker, workers compensation; Research articles 2005-09-15
Review of Medical Response to Hurricane Katrina Published: In the first of what will likely be numerous retrospective summaries reviewing the response of emergency medical agencies, organizations, and professionals to the health care crises caused by Hurricane Katrina, the Congressional Research Service CRS pubIn the first of what will likely be numerous retrospective summaries reviewing the response of...; Tags: Congressional Research Service, health care, Hurricane Katrina; Research articles 2005-11-01
OSHA Offers Assistance for Hurricane Katrina Cleanup and RecoveryWorkers; Public Service Announcement Highlights Worker Safety Issues: WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jonathan L. Snare, deputy assistant secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health OSHA, is prepared to offer the full resources of the agency to help protect the safety and health of workers responding in tWASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Jonathan L. Snare,...; Tags: health care, Hurricane Katrina, OSHA, public service, worker, workers compensation; Research articles 2005-08-31
Late News; Marchitello leaves Aon for Integro.(Gary Marchitello to join startup Integro Ltd.)(Preliminary loss estimates for Hurricane Katrina)(Victor O. Schinnerer and Company Inc. names John F. Shettle as president): Gary Marchitello, former head of Aon's global property practice, is the latest high-profile brokerage executive to join startup Integro Ltd. Mr. Marchitello, a 25-year veteran of the industry, was tapped to head Integro's property insurance practice Gary Marchitello, former head of Aon's global property ...; Tags: Aon Corp., health care, HIP, Hurricane Katrina; Research articles 2005-08-29
Health insurers waive rules for Katrina victims.(News)(Hurricane Katrina, 2005): Byline: GLORIA GONZALEZ Health insurers are waiving normal requirements for employers and members located in states directly affected by Hurricane Katrina, offering uninterrupted medical and dental coverage, even if premiums are not paid on time, Byline: GLORIA GONZALEZ Health...; Tags: Aetna Inc., grace period, health care, Humana Inc., Hurricane Katrina, insurance, insurance company, payment, physician; Research articles 2005-09-12

Medicaid is Levee for Health System: Congress Should Not Cut Funds; Association of Academic Health Centers Says Cuts Inappropriate in Wake of Hurricane Katrina: WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Association of Academic Health Centers: WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Association of Academic Health Centers:; Tags: health care, Hurricane Katrina, Medicaid, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2005-09-07

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Aetna Lifts Policy Requirements to Help Members in Hurricane Katrina's Wake; Changes to Network Services, Drug Refills; Toll-Free Number Activated: HARTFORD, Conn. -- Aetna (NYSE: AET) has temporarily lifted some medical and pharmacy policy requirements through at least September 30, for members affected by Hurricane Katrina, including relief workers traveling to the catastrophe areas, to help ensure access to health care and medications.; Tags: Aetna Inc., Hurricane Katrina, network, network service, toll-free number; Research articles 2005-09-02
AMA to Congress: Provide Additional Funding for Patients and Physicians Devastated by Hurricane Katrina: WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Medical Association AMA today urged Congress to increase funding to the help address public health concerns in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and ensure delivery of care to patients in the Gulf region.WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The American Medical Association...; Tags: Hurricane Katrina, patient, physician, U.S. Congress; Research articles 2005-09-22
Feds give Louisiana $161M for post-K health care: Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco on Thursday announced that Louisiana will receive $161 million in grants from the federal government to improve health care in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The grants are part of a $195-million disbursement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human services for states...; Tags: Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Louisiana, SOFTWARE, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Research articles 2007-05-25
Fitch Teleconference: Hurricane Katrina Effects on U.S. Public Finance Credits: NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 at 2:45 p.m. EDT to discuss Hurricane Katrina's effects on state, local government, and health care credits. The call will be hosted by Richard Raphael states, Steve Murray, Jose Hernandez, and Mark Campa (local tax-backed), and...; Tags: Fitch Ratings; Research articles 2005-09-12
Fitch Teleconference: Hurricane Katrina Effects on U.S. Public Finance Credits: NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference today, Sept. 13, at 2:45 p.m. EDT to discuss Hurricane Katrina's effects on state, local government, and health care credits. The call will be hosted by Richard Raphael states, Steve Murray, Jose Hernandez, and Mark Campa (local tax-backed), and Fred Martucci...; Tags: Fitch Ratings; Research articles 2005-09-13
Fitch Teleconference: Hurricane Katrina Today at 2:45 p.m. EDT: NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings will hold a teleconference today, Sept. 13, at 2:45 p.m. EDT to discuss Hurricane Katrina's effects on state, local government, and health care credits. The call will be hosted by Richard Raphael states, Steve Murray, Jose Hernandez, and Mark Campa (local tax-backed), and Fred Martucci...; Tags: Fitch Ratings; Research articles 2005-09-13
Association of Black Cardiologists Providing its Unique Medical Care and Aid to Katrina Evacuees: ATLANTA -- To urgently assist patients affected by Hurricane Katrina, the Association of Black Cardiologists ABC is furnishing health screening and more importantly, recreating medical records of evacuees by an unprecedented outreach of its 600 members. ABC's objective for thousands of individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina is identifying medical conditions...; Tags: ABC Inc., Benefits, HEALTHCARE, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2005-09-08
US House approves jobless, health benefits for hurricane victims: WASHINGTON AFP — The US House of Representatives approved unemployment benefits for workers who lost their jobs because of Hurricane Katrina. The bill would also provide health care benefits for low income storm victims. "The US House of Representatives is making a strong statement in supporting individuals and...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, job, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2005-10-06
Tulane Doctors Provide Free Medical Care for Post-Katrina New Orleans: NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Despite significant flood damage to the Tulane University Health Sciences Center, courageous clinical care has been performed by Tulane physicians since Hurricane Katrina struck the Crescent City. "Thanks to the creativity of our physicians-in-training, we have provided free medical care for the...; Tags: Benefits, HEALTHCARE, patient, SOFTWARE, Tulane University; Research articles 2005-10-10
Tulane health care gains $5M Qatar boost: Tulane University's Community Health Center at Covenant House, founded last year when Tulane physician Anjali Niyogi set up a card table in the street to serve Hurricane Katrina's first responders, received a $5-million grant today from Qatar. Karen DeSalvo, executive director of the Community Health Center, said...; Tags: Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Qatar, SOFTWARE, Tulane University; Research articles 2006-09-08
Nurse-Midwives Help Hurricane Katrina Evacuees; Displaced Women, Babies Receive Donations: SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 22 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Thousands of blankets and baby clothes, donated to the Texas Health Care Nurse- Midwives of Fort Worth, Texas, will be distributed to women and babies displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The blankets come courtesy of the American College of Nurse-Midwives' ACNM Blankets...; Tags: March of Dimes; Research articles 2005-09-22
VHA and The VHA Health Foundation Raise $1.4 Million for Hospital Employees Affected by Hurricane and Flooding: VHA Inc. and The VHA Health Foundation have collected $1.4 million in cash for VHA hospital employees in the Gulf Coast region who have had their homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina or the subsequent flooding. "The hurricane affected dozens of hospitals along the Gulf Coast, including six...; Tags: VHA Inc.; Research articles 2005-09-15
Look What Happens When Insurers 'Run Naked': Given the uproar at town hall meetings on health care, it's interesting that Americans seem to be mute on other kinds of government insurance, particularly the type that protects million-dollar beachfront properties. A recent story in ClimateWire says that public insurance programs in several coastal states are...; Tags: Insurance Company, Reinsurance, Insurance, Financial Planning, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Finance, Ed Leefeldt; Blog posts 2009-08-19
Democrats propose aid package for Katrina victims: WASHINGTON AFP — Senate Democrats unveiled a bill to provide health care, housing, education and other assistance to victims displaced by Hurricane Katrina. "We're here today because there are families who have lost everything. They need health care. They need housing. Their children need education. And they need us...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Benefits, Democrat, education, HEALTHCARE, SOFTWARE, U.S. Senate, Washington; Research articles 2005-09-08