Sentences with phrase «health policies issued by»

Decision pertains to foreign travel policies and health policies issued by Indian insurers covering medical treatment or hospitalisation outside India

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Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward - looking statements include, among others, the following: our ability to successfully and profitably market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by patients and healthcare providers; our ability to meet demand for our products and services; the willingness of health insurance companies and other payers to cover Cologuard and adequately reimburse us for our performance of the Cologuard test; the amount and nature of competition from other cancer screening and diagnostic products and services; the effects of the adoption, modification or repeal of any healthcare reform law, rule, order, interpretation or policy; the effects of changes in pricing, coverage and reimbursement for our products and services, including without limitation as a result of the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014; recommendations, guidelines and quality metrics issued by various organizations such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the American Cancer Society, and the National Committee for Quality Assurance regarding cancer screening or our products and services; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to maintain regulatory approvals and comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10 - Q.

According to a 2016 - 17 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which focuses on the nation's health policies and medical issues, 29 % of Americans report problems paying medical bills, and 37 % have increased their credit card debt to help pay for medical bills.

This article is intended to illuminate the scientific evidence for I - ECMH policies; examine issues faced by national, state, and local program directors and mental health practitioners in providing I - ECMH services; and propose a set of recommendations for policy improvements at the federal level.

ENDS Notes to Editors UK Alcohol duty context For a short video summary of the issues around alcohol pricing, please visit: https://vimeo.com/191959217 Following heavy lobbying from the alcohol industry, the last four Budgets have seen real terms cuts in alcohol duty Alcohol is 60 % more affordable than it was in 1980 — the alcohol duty escalator, introduced in 2008, which ensured that duty rose above inflation, helped mitigate this trend, but this progress has reversed since the duty escalator was scrapped in 2013 In real terms, spirits duty has halved, and wine duty fallen by a quarter since 1978 - 9 The Government estimates suggest that the duty cuts since 2013 will cost the Exchequer # 2.9 billion over four years The University of Sheffield estimated that an additional 6,500 people would be hospitalised each year as a result of the alcohol duty cuts in 2015 The report The report was peer reviewed by academic experts the fields of economics, public health and public policy prior to publication.

It's not often that the whole cross section of the Lib Dems gets behind a policy, we've seen that this conference with issues such as welfare and airports, but by focusing on mental health Nick Clegg has got his party united on an important issue, and ready for what will be difficult months ahead.

But we also believe that our governments at all levels should be stepping up to issues like ensuring health care for all Americans rather than letting the public policy agenda be dictated by those who are not acting in the broader public interest.»

Torres, also endorsed by StreetsPAC, is well versed in a broad range of progressive issues — from participatory budgeting to the battle against «predatory equity» and derelict landlords to sustainability, a key policy concern of his that encompasses issues including the health impacts of truck exhaust pollution, the need for congestion pricing to reduce traffic, the availability of nutritious fresh food, and the maintenance of affordable and livable housing.

The proposals will, ministers say, address the long - standing anomaly - known as the West Lothian Question - by which Scottish MPs can vote on issues such as health and education affecting England, but the House of Commons has no say on similar matters relating to Scotland, where such policies are devolved.

Such an approach can effectively address the policy challenges facing the country and in some cases the world, including those raised by concerns such as climate change, health care issues, trade, terrorism and agriculture, said Pearl.

Gregg Gonsalves, an audience member who had been part of the ACT UP movement in the 1980s and 1990s and is now co-director of Yale's Global Health Justice Partnership, earned a round of applause when he argued that the safety of medical products was a public policy issue that should not be dominated by lobbying from the pharmaceutical industry.

Regardless of your personal opinion about this issue, substance abuse is a fast - growing global problem, linked to a great number of health risks, that needs to be addressed by creating adequate policies.

Setting a policy is a great opportunity to make health and safety a «whole school» issue that is owned by everyone — teachers, other staff members including lunchtime supervisors, office workers and facilities staff, and importantly, pupils.

Have your voice heard by national policy - makers, organizations and agencies in support of school nursing issues and child health needs.

Grieving in public by pushing for changes in policy and laws, the Stoneman Douglas survivors ripped a collective scab off a host of issues — school violence, gun control and safety, arming teachers, mental health, the power of protest, race, privilege, technology and internet trolling — and thrust them into the local, state, and national spotlights.

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Say no to guaranteed issue Critical Illness policy: People with good health do not need a guaranteed issue Critical Illness (these are policies that do not require a medical exam but should only be taken by people with serious health issues)-- do a health check / exam and enjoy lower Critical Illness insurance premiums.

Note: If you have a serious health issue that's been diagnosed, a simplified term life insurance policy isn't a way to get a better rate by lying about it or intentionally omitting it from your application.

Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association says a majority of individual policies issued each year to consumers will be affected by the change, which will be in place by Jan. 1, 2018.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

Addressing issues such as the politics of institutionalized care in hospitals and military detention centers, the FDA's ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, and the challenges posed by medical treatments of cancer and HIV, In the Power of Your Care proposes that health care as a human right can be upheld through community - based efforts and policy change.

The class will analyze legal issues presented by the new health care policy with professors and experts from UI and elsewhere.

Domestic Battles Congress, frustrated by an inability to reach consensus on Iraq war policy, is turning its attention to domestic policy issues such as taxes and health care, The Washington Post reports.

By Nicholas Caivano, Policy Analyst, and Richard Elliott, Executive Director, Canadian HIV / AIDS Legal Network June 29, 2017 As the world again marks the United Nation's «International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,» too many UN member states are still missing the point — namely, that drugs are primarily a health issue and not a -LSB-...]

According to a study published in a recent issue of Health Management, Policy and Innovation (HMPI), there was no negative impact on patient safety when approximately 900 University of Miami Health System doctors received sovereign immunity from medical malpractice claims while working at 1,600 - bed government - owned Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH), which is protected by sovereign immunity as a government entity.

It may be prudent for employers to have a generic template ready, and a specific policy created and implemented on a case - by - case basis to address each health - related situation, taking into account some of the contentious issues highlighted above.

CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.

This case raises interesting policy issues as to what business arrangements between health professionals and non-health professionals will be condoned by regulators and the courts.

That was achieved by requiring that the life policy had to be issued on the basis of the provision to the insurer of full medical evidence of the assured's health.

Statement of Practice E4 provided that: «Life assurance policies and annuities are regarded as not being affected by the associated operations rule if, first, the policy was issued on full medical evidence of the assured's health and, second, it would have been issued on the same terms if the annuity had not been bought.»

The Inland Revenue's Statement of Practice E4, relating to how s 263 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (ITA 1984) is to be interpreted, requires any life policy to have been issued on the basis of the provision to the insurer of full medical evidence of the assured's health; it is not sufficient that it was issued on the basis of a health questionnaire issued by the insurer and filled in by a lay patient.

For those who have more serious health issues, you may need to consider smaller policies offered by the best final expense and burial insurance companies.

The health issues accepted by final expense plans would absolutely get you declined with traditional life insurance policies.

Ultimately, if any of the health situations apply to you, you stand to save money by purchasing a guaranteed issue life policy from either Gerber Life, Mutual of Omaha, or AIG.

In other words, when issuing a short term health insurance policy, insurance carriers do not have to guarantee renewal, guarantee issue, or waive the pre-existing condition limitation for eligible individuals, as well as they lack the minimal essential benefits required by the PPACA (or ACA) legislation.

Note: If you have a serious health issue that's been diagnosed, a simplified term life insurance policy isn't a way to get a better rate by lying about it or intentionally omitting it from your application.

To read the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for health care policies issued by Protective Life Insurance Company, please visit: http://protective.com/privacy-policy/hipaa-privacy-plico

To read the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for health care policies issued by West Coast Life Insurance Company, please visit: http://protective.com/privacy-policy/hipaa-privacy-wcl

We actually see other more common health issues all the time in middle - aged applicants — and they're always surprised by how much a seemingly small issue like sleep apnea or back pain can drive up the cost of a policy.

This simplified issue policy has no height or weight requirements, no exams, is completed by finishing both an application and tele - interview, and won't be issued with any «Yes» answers to health questions.

Most policies do have exceptions in place, but most deaths that occur as a result of accidents and natural health issues will be covered by your policy.

Even if you have some health issues, you can generally find the best price by applying for a fully underwritten policy.

If an individual is in good health, then he or she may apply for new insurance by showing evidence of insurability, and they can once again enjoy the lower mortality charges that are associated with the newly issued policy.

ADDvantage plans are issued on policy form series LS174, Accelerated Death Benefit Endorsement is issued on form series LR474, Children's Term Insurance Rider is issued on form series LR456, Waiver of Term Premium for Disability Rider is issued on form series LR472; or state variations by North American Company for Life and Health Insurance, Administrative Office, Sioux Falls, SD 57193.

The risk that health will decrease for some of it's policy holders is assumed by life insurance companies, and this is priced into the ratings at issue.

Finding the best life insurance for seniors over 60 can be complicated not only by your health issues, but also by the amount of policy choices.

The amount of the LTC benefit is typically determined by the applicant's age, gender, and health at the time the policy will be issued.

The Guaranteed Issue Whole Life Insurance policy by Columbian Mutual is intended for people with health concerns who have been declined for other types of coverage but need a smaller insurance policy to cover final expenses.

If a policyholder is in good health, he or she may apply for new life insurance coverage by showing evidence of insurability, and they can once again enjoy the lower mortality charges that are associated with the newly issued policy.

A pre-existing disease is any condition, ailment or injury or related condition (s), for which the insured person had signs or symptoms, and / or were diagnosed, and / or received medical advice / treatment within 36 months prior to 1st health insurance policy issued by Us under which the insured person was covered.