Supreme Court blocks HMO patient suits over bonuses
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled patients cannot sue HMOs under a federal statute for offering doctors bonuses to cut costs. The decision says such suits could threaten HMOs and leaves state court as the favored venue for patient actions. It did not bar malpractice claims but limits federal ERISA based suits seeking broader HMO accountability.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Congress of the
United States
David H. Souter
Federal
HMO
Stephanie Kanwit
American Association of Health Plans
Illinois
Jamie Court
Santa Monica, Calif
Foundation For Taxpayer
California
Texas
Cynthia Herdrich
Bloomington
Souter
Herdrich
Hmos
Carle Clinic Association
Tis
7Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Appeals
Blend of therapies shows promise against cancer in mice
University of Pittsburgh researchers report that combining blood supply cutoffs with immune triggering therapy shrinks or eliminates lung tumors in mice. Endostatin is used to reduce tumors, followed by an immune stimulant and cancer vaccine to attack remaining cancer cells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Eli Gorelik
Gorelik
Public Auction Notices from First Community Bank and First Century Bank
Multiple WV notices announce public sales for secured loans. Details include dates June 20 2000 at 5 20 PM in Princeton and June 22 2000 morning auctions in Bluefield. Vehicles include 1996 Pontiac Firebird 262FS22K4T2207917 and 1994 Ford Probe 1ZVLT22BXR5145476 and 1995 Dodge Neon 1P3ES47COSD253256. Contact 304 487 9000 for info. Terms require cash or pre approved checks. Defaults cited under security agreements dated 1998 2000. Auction locations listed.
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First Community Bank NA
First Community Bank
Mercer Street
Princeton
Elijah B. Lambert
Ronnie
Deborah L. Stafford
Deborah L
Johnny Stafford
Ronnie’s Detailing, Mercer Mall Road, Bluefield, WV
First Century Bank
N.A
Bluefield
West Virginia
Migraines No Longer Seen As Vascular Issue
Scientists report migraines stem from a brain cell electrical disorder, not blood vessel problems. The finding suggests faster treatment and broader preventive options, as many sufferers and physicians remain unaware of aura indicators and effective therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lipton
New York
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Lipton
Welch
Government lets college borrowers lock in current rates
The Education Department allows students and families to lock in current loan rates by consolidating federal or government backed loans by June 30. Consolidation sets the rate at the time of verification, typically taking one to 30 days, and applies only to government direct or cooperative private lender loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Education Department
Virginia Receives 15 Million EPA Water Grant
The EPA awards Virginia a 15.1 million grant to upgrade drinking water systems. Most funds, 13.8 million, go to a revolving loan fund for local governments. It is the fourth federal grant to the fund in three years.
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Feds
Virginia
Richmond
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Scripps Howard News Service
Athens
W. VA
Lisa Caldwell
Carol Bard
David J. Cantrell
Anthony Bisaha
K. Michael Welch
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
National Institutes of Health
Rezulin
FDA
Mark Hrutkay
Wilson & Hrutkay Law Offices
P.O. Box
Logan, WV
R Hardees
The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph and
Adventure Radio
Hardees
Bluefield Daily Telegraphs
Mercer
Monroe
McDowell
Bland, Buchannon
Giles
Bluefield Ave
Mercer Mall
Stafford Drive
RT. 460
Shelli Wood
Cluefield Daily Telegraph
Telegraph Office
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