11/11/2008 News For: Gm Insuranceulin CostManchester manager proposes cost-saving measures MANCHESTER ? A hiring freeze on police patrol officers and switching health insurance providers for retirees are two cost-saving proposals made by Town Manager Scott Shanley during a special budget workshop Thursday. Huge Variation In Cost Of Treating Colorectal Cancer The cost of treating colorectal cancer varies widely, with newer, life-extending therapies sometimes costing tens of thousands of dollars more than older agents, according to a study led by a team of researchers in the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Canyon Gate Medical Group Empowers Senior Citizens to Receive Southern Nevada's Premier Healthcare at No Additional Cost Beginning November 15, 2008, senior citizens in southern Nevada can make the choice to receive the premier healthcare in Las Vegas at no additional cost by ensuring their insurance provider covers Canyon Gate Medical Group. Not enough results were found for the interpreted or exact term. Searching general term for related news. Related general news for: Health InsuranceDewhurst says Texas Senate leaders considering tax breaks to encourage firms to offer health insurance AUSTIN ? Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Thursday that Senate leaders are considering new tax incentives to encourage Texas businesses to provide health insurance for their employees.Ronald Davis, Health Crusader, Dies at 52 Dr. Davis was a former president of the American Medical Association who campaigned against tobacco, alcohol, obesity, illicit drugs and unhealthy lifestyles in his career as a public health official. Ill economy breeds health risk, Inland doctors say An increasing number of Americans have had trouble meeting medical needs for themselves or a relative within the last six months, according to a recent health care survey. Gender-biased premiums When women who are not covered by an employer?s health insurance plan seek to buy coverage directly from an insurer, they are normally charged much higher premiums than men, particularly if they are younger than 55, according to a national study. Blue Cross Foundation to Honor Health Leader Dr. David Wallinga The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation will honor David Wallinga, MD, MPA, with its 3rd Annual Upstream Health Leadership Award. Wallinga is the director of the Food and Health program at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy in Minneapolis. Government workers face higher insurance costs CARSON CITY ? More than 43,000 active and retired government workers in Nevada are going to pay higher premiums to offset nearly half of a $50 million reduction in state subsidies to their health insurance plan. |

