Health Care

FIU Medical School Slow To Take Medicaid Cases

Florida International University’s medical school — which has touted itself as an ally to the medically-underserved — is being criticized for not yet accepting Medicaid at its recently-opened physicians’ office.

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MSU Raises Tuition 3.5% For 2012-13, Drops Health Insurance Mandate

Michigan State University is increasing tuition next year by $420 for the typical full-time in-state student and dropping its student health insurance mandate under political pressure from the Legislature.

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Michigan State U's Health Insurance Requirement Could Restrict Tuition Increase

Michigan State University's student health insurance mandate may restrict its ability to raise tuition next year under a budget deal for universities passed Friday by the state House.

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Catholic Dioceses, Colleges Sue Over Obama Mandate

Roman Catholic leaders opened a new front against the Obama administration mandate that employers provide workers birth control coverage, filing federal lawsuits Monday on behalf of dioceses, schools and health care agencies that argued the requirement violates religious freedom.

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Kalamazoo College To Require Health Insurance For Incoming Students

Kalamazoo College will require all new students to have health insurance in fall 2012. It could cost uninsured students about $900 to meet the new requirement.

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S.F. City College Chancellor Fighting Brain Tumor

City College of San Francisco Chancellor Don Griffin disclosed Tuesday that he is battling a brain tumor and will retire this month rather than in the fall, as he had announced just weeks ago.

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U of New Hampshire Opens Health Clinic For Faculty, Staff

The University of New Hampshire opened a new health clinic Monday aimed at saving money and providing faculty and staff with more convenient options for their medical needs.

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Lawmakers Question Michigan State U's Health Insurance Mandate For New Students

Michigan State University has become the first public university in the state to mandate that incoming students have health insurance.

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Huron Consulting Group Announces CAR Solution for Enhanced Clinical Research Analysis and Reporting

Huron Consulting Group Announces CARSM Solution for Enhanced Clinical Research Analysis and Reporting Solution Provides Quick, Fixed-Price Expert Analysis for Use in Feasibility Review, Budgeting, Informed Consent Drafting, Billing, and Compliance

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New California Employment Laws for the New Year

For the first time in years, California employers have witnessed significant changes to employment laws, most of which took effect on January 1, 2012. Colleges and universities with operations in California must ensure compliance with these laws. Those that are not already prepared have a short amount of time to understand the new laws, train managers, and update policies and procedures.

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