News For: Cancer health Insurance CtHealth insurance coverage of mental illnesses gets push Congress on Tuesday moved close to final approval of a bill that would require group health insurance plans to provide more generous coverage for treatment of mental illnesses, comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses. The Senate approved the legislation as part of a tax bill promoting the use of alternative fuels, including wind and solar power. The bill, passed by a vote ... Health insurance premiums grow a modest 5 percent, analysts say sharper increases to come WASHINGTON - Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Health insurance premiums up 5 percent, study finds Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose a modest 5 percent this year, according to a nationwide survey released Wednesday morning -- numbers that are close to what South Florida employers are reporting. Democratic Presidential Nominee Obama Releases New Ad Criticizing GOP Nominee McCain On Health Insurance Regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. on Monday released an advertisement that criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for his views on health care and an article in which he discusses regulation of the health insurance market, the Boston Globe's "Political Intelligence" reports Rhee, "Political Intelligence," Boston Globe, 9/22. N.B. health officials say they have corrected flawed breast cancer tests FREDERICTON - Health officials in Fredericton say they have corrected problems that led to several false readings in tests used to determine treatment options for breast cancer patients. Looking for Free or Low-cost Health Insurance? - It's no secret that accessing health care is a challenge for the 47 million Americans who are uninsured. Lack of health insurance forces many Americans to choose the health care they receive based on what they can afford, not what they actually need. Nigeria: Nigerians Should Expect Universal Health Insurance Coverage by 2015, Says NHIS Boss If there is anything the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme NHIS, Mr. Waziri Dogo Muhammad is sure of, it is that the Scheme would not follow foot steps of other failed government projects. Study notes health care disparities in Minnesota Minnesota medical groups are providing better quality care to patients with private health insurance than those covered through public programs, according to a report released Wednesday. Study: Wages not keeping up with health costs Feeling a bigger bite in your paycheck? Health insurance costs are a major culprit, according to a survey released Wednesday. Researchers ID Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Title: Researchers ID Ovarian Cancer Biomarker Category: Health News Created: 9/24/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/24/2008 |




