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State Health Policy Developments: Doctor Shortages, California Insurance Crackdown

The Los Angeles Times: "At a time when nearly 7 million Californians are uninsured, state regulators are trying to rein in discount health and dental plans that officials say frequently overstate benefits, offer little if any savings and promise access to doctors who aren't part  …

Mexico City becomes First in the World to offer Free Emergency Health & Services Insurance to Visitors

Mexico City, August 1st, 2009- Mexico City is the first in the world to set up a system specifically to assist visitors with obtaining medical care for problems that arise during their trip.

Woman Can't Afford Dental Work, Super Gluing Teeth

With a decay in markets and the economy health experts are worried about another kind of decay--people cutting back on dental work because they don't have the money. For one local woman it's a reality and she's had to go to sticky measures to keep her teeth from falling out.

In Kentucky's Teeth, Poverty and Neglect Take Toll

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. — In the 18 years he has been visiting nursing homes, seeing patients in his private practice and, more recently, driving his mobile dental clinic through Appalachian hills and hollows, Dr. Edwin E. Smith has seen the extremes of neglect.

8 work perks you wish you had on your job

8 work perks you wish you had on your job At a few companies on the leading edge, you can arrange extra time off, set your own hours or even get a cheaper mortgage. Plus, see what the majority of us can expect.

Council to vote on voluntary insurance plan

Aldermen Tuesday night will consider authorizing an agreement for voluntary dental insurance and voluntary vision insurance for current city employees and retirees.

Health office: Insurance 'a must' to all Filipinos

THE Department of Health (DOH) under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III is putting a premium on health insurance as a basic right of all Filipinos. read more

Broome County dentist offers low-income patients a ride to and from office

BINGHAMTON -- Sometimes, low-income people simply don't have the means to make it to dental appointments. Dr. Michael Wilson is trying to alleviate the problem by purchasing a 15-passenger van to bring patients to and from his dental office at 289 Chenango St. in Binghamton.