Nearly 1 in 6 Americans receive public assistance 
Contra Costa Times - 48 minutes ago
The welfare state is bigger than ever despite a decade of policies designed to wean poor people from public aid. The number of families receiving cash benefits from welfare has plummeted since the government imposed time limits on the payments a decade ago. But other programs for the poor, including Medicaid, food stamps and disability benefits, are bursting with new enrollees.Save

‘SICK’ PAY AT HOSPS 
New York Post - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
Top New York hospital executives griping about Gov. Spitzer’s proposed cuts in health-care spending are personally netting millions of dollars in salaries and benefits, a Post probe has found. A review of hospital financial reports shows that 25…Save

WellPoint Announces the Retirement of Larry C. Glasscock as President & CEO 
[Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
WellPoint, Inc. , the largest U.S. health benefits company, today announced that Larry C. Glasscock is retiring as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2007. Glasscock will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.Save