Alternative Health Practice

The Chicago doctor will work on the International Space Station and conduct experiments inside space shuttle Atlantis during an 11-day mission.

UniCare says it couldn't get enough market share. Members can opt for comparable insurance with Blues plans in both states.

CMS also completes a proposal to remove Part B drugs from the pay formula, but that would not affect rates until after 2010.

Some doctors are concerned that the qualified recommendation from a CDC advisory panel could create insurance coverage problems.

The reduction follows an earlier 4% cut ordered by the governor in July. The Legislature rejected a proposed physician tax that would have increased payments.