WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Health reform will put insurance cards in the hands of tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans. Many will need physicals, immunizations, preventive screening tests and care for chronic health conditions.

Health Net will go ahead with its plan to raise health insurance premiums by an average of 16.5 perc

Health Care REIT Inc. said Tuesday that it priced a public offering of $450 million in 4.7 percent notes due Sept. 15, 2017.

Health reform will put insurance cards in the hands of tens of millions of previously uninsured Americans. So, how tough will it be to get a doctor's appointment?

Today's topic: Northeast Florida's mental-health system: What system? Many people with several mental-health issues aren't getting the help they need, some advocates argue. But there are solutions. Our guest: Anne Sickinger, a Jacksonville nurse and mental-health advocate.   HEALTH CARING PODCAST Northeast Florida's mental health system: What system?

Health Net will proceed with its plan to raise health insurance premiums by an average of 16.5 percent on 38,000 customers who buy coverage on their own, after it was cleared to do so by state regulators.

TUESDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Are American consumers "health literate" enough to play a leading role in their health care and coverage decisions?

Health boards will be given powers to object to any drinks licence under Government plans to enhance Scotland’s crusade against the damaging impact of alcohol.