10/13/2008 News For: Blue Cross Health Coverage HalifaxAmerks Host B-Sens Tonight At The Blue Cross Arena Tonight, the Rochester Americans will conclude opening weekend as they look for their first win of the 2008-09 American Hockey League season as the Binghamton Senators make their first of four visits to The Blue Cross Arena. Insurance coverage studied in child-abuse death cases Babies without private health insurance were nearly four times more likely to die from abuse-related injuries than babies with health coverage. Q.A on health care with U.S. Senate candidates Question: What should Congress do to increase the availability of health insurance coverage to the uninsured? Should government take a larger role in providing health coverage, should it be left to the private sector, or a combination? Sen. Mitch McConnell: "There are a number of common-sense steps Congress should take to lower health care costs and improve access to health insurance for ... Children left behind on health care The Hulse family staggered into North Georgia in January with $630 and hope for better times. Gary Hulse had lost his plumbing job in Arkansas, and the family had lost their home there. After arriving in Georgia, Melissa Hulse applied for Medicaid health insurance coverage for her four children. Three were accepted. But Avery, who has juvenile diabetes, wasn't approved ? the result of ... Who Will Voters Pick to Tackle Nation's Health Care Problems? The U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds the majority of likely voters believe Barack Obama can best handle the country's biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance. New health insurance option offered for small businesses Typically only larger businesses risk paying employee medical bills with their own money rather than buying health insurance. Judge Rules in Michigan Lawsuit Against Blue Cross An Ingham County judge has ruled for and against Blue Cross Blue Shield in its defense against a state lawsuit accusing the insurer of illegally shifting money to help buy three workers' compensation New Mexico ranks worst for employer health plans ALBUQUERQUE ? New Mexico ranked worst in the country for the percentage of residents who are covered by health insurance through their employers, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute. Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Manet Community Health Center will host annual auction next week The annual autumn auction held to benefit the Manet Community Health Center in Quincy is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. next Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Blue Cross building, 1 Enterprise Drive, North Quincy. |




