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How to find a hot temp (job)
If you're looking for a temporary or contract job, the path is golden --
in some fields -- according to Richard Wahlquist, CEO of the American Staffing Association. But these jobs aren't available to…
Free health care comes at a price
The patients began lining up long before the free health clinic near the
Ohio State University campus opened. For some, it was the first trip to a doctor….
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Reports 19th Year of
Positive Performance; Increased Member Enrollment
During Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida's annual policyholders'
meeting today, Chris Doerr, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief financial officer, reported that 2007…
Centene names president of Milwaukee
unit
Centene Corp. today announced that Sherry Husa has been appointed
president and chief executive officer of the company's Wisconsin subsidiary, Managed Health Services (MHS), effective immediately…
Spotlight On Quality And Safety At Annual Ambulatory Care
Conference
The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources (JCR) announce that
the 13th Annual Ambulatory Care Conference: Quality and Safety, The Passwords to Success," will be held October 2-3, 2008, and t…
When are you too sick to
work?
HEALTHY HABITS: If your mother was anything like mine, there were only two
reasons you could stay home from school - a fever or vomiting. That's it. No exceptions…
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