News For: Free Medical health InsuranceFree health fair slated at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Everything from snowboarding lessons to a teddy bear, for the first 500 kids who take advantage of health screenings, will be offered at the sixth annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose 5 percent this year for coverage that's shrinking, researchers say. 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... 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 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. Employers ... Obama Criticizes McCain On Health Insurance Regulation Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama Ill. over the weekend criticized Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. for an article that McCain wrote about the health insurance market in an "obscure journal," the Washington Post reports. Mental health groups make final push for parity Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. Tackling medical ethics Wed, Sep 24, 2008 2:09 a.m. The ethical practice of medicine is normally one of those academic subjects that gets little public attention, at least when compared with the skyrocketing cost of medical care and the difficulty millions of Americans have in obtaining health insurance. New medical director sworn in for county public health department By DIANE SMITH FORT WORTH ��� Tarrant County���s new medical director-health authority was sworn in during a Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday. But Dr. Sandra K. Parker has been on the job since Aug. 4, and she recently provided medical assistance to Hurricane Gustav and Ike evacuees who stayed at area shelters. "She really hit the ground running," said Lou Brewer, director of Tarrant County ... FMC ties up with AXA-Alkoot Insurance Doha ��� Future Medical Center FMC has tied up with AXA-Al Koot Insurance, which will enable all those having health insurance coverage by AXA-Al Koot to avail the services of the clinic without making any payment at the clinic. |

