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Employers plan for slight pay raises

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

In 2012, workers can expect an average pay raise of 2.8 percent, compared to 2.7 percent in 2011 and 2.9 percent in 2010, according to a survey conducted by Buck Consultants.

WSJ reports SAC Capital inquiry

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

Hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors is being investigated by federal regulators for using inside information to profit from a health care takeover in 2009, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

Mexico tackles childhood obesity

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

Mexico, which claims to have the fattest children in the world, is trying to encourage others to follow Anghella's lead. Public schools have banned junk food and are requiring more hours of physical education while the federal government has launched a media campaign that invites families to enroll their kids...

Public speaks out against Wisconsin Medicaid cuts

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

A plan to cut about half a billion dollars from Wisconsin's Medicaid costs put forward by Gov. Scott Walker's administration drew an overwhelmingly negative response at the first of two public hearings Wednesday.

Leading indicators rise modest amount in September

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

A gauge of future economic activity edged up at a slower pace in September, signaling only modest economic growth in coming months.

Dental care in big demand at free LA health clinic

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

Avery Shapiro has no dental insurance, Pat Morris has limited dental coverage, Chenell Bass's state disability doesn't cover eyeglasses.

Workers embrace higher benefits costs

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

New survey results from Mercer show employees are willing to take on higher out-of-pocket costs if it means they get to keep their health benefits.

Health reform decision in March?

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

The Obama administration and challengers of the president's health care overhaul are pushing for Supreme Court consideration of the law in late March, judging by the speed with which they are filing legal papers.

"Suicide is painless"

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

Health officials say more adults in the Midwest and West have suicidal thoughts than people in the rest of the country, but Rhode Island leads in suicide attempts.

Jobless apps dip but remain high

Peter Westerman | October 20, 2011

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits declined slightly last week, leaving applications above levels consistent with a healthy economy.

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Employers plan for slight pay raises

WSJ reports SAC Capital inquiry

Mexico tackles childhood obesity

Public speaks out against Wisconsin Medicaid cuts

Leading indicators rise modest amount in September

Dental care in big demand at free LA health clinic

Workers embrace higher benefits costs

Health reform decision in March?

"Suicide is painless"

Jobless apps dip but remain high

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