News For: Cancer Insurance Ga Farm BureauState Farm, Assurant Health Renew National Distribution Alliance State Farm Insurance® and Assurant Health have renewed the national marketing alliance that makes Assurant Health's individual medical insurance products available through State Farm agents nationwide. Australia's cancer stance lured Armstrong: reports Cycling legend Lance Armstrong was attracted to make his competitive comeback in Australia because of its government's position on cancer research, according to reports published here. Health insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Lung fluid test may predict lung cancer risk Testing lung fluid samples for levels of surfactant protein D SP-D, which is thought to have a protective effect on the lungs, may help identify patients with a high risk of lung cancer, Canadian researchers report. Feds say former biotech exec lied about cancer A former executive of Biopure Corp. has been charged with falsely telling a federal judge he had terminal cancer to dodge a Securities and Exchange Commission complaint. When it comes to health insurance, Americans are paying more for less, study finds American workers are paying more for their employer-backed health insurance and getting skimpier benefits - a troubling trend authors of a new study say offsets a moderation in premium increases. Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year... Fire Engine Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness LANCASTER, Pa. -- A pink fire truck is making a stop in Lancaster. Guardians firefighters wear pink gear. They're touring America in the pink fire engine to promote breast cancer awareness. Armstrong Pledges $8 Million to Raise Global Cancer Awareness Sept. 24 -- Lance Armstrong 's foundation pledged $8 million over five years to raise awareness about cancer as he returns to professional cycling. Principal of insurance company that allegedly scammed investors dies Leslie Steinger, identified by authorities as one of the principals who ran a Fort Lauderdale company that scammed some 30,000 investors of $830 million before it was shut down, died Sept. 12 of pancreatic cancer. He was 53. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 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. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust. |




