11/12/2008 News For: Health Insurance MarylandPercentage soars of SC children without health insurance BLUFFTON -- A national health care advocacy group reported Tuesday that more than 12 percent of South Carolina children do not have health insurance. Group says more kids in South Carolina don't have health insurance A national health care advocacy group says more than 12 percent of South Carolina children have no health insurance. North Canton to review health insurance package NORTH CANTON City Council is expected to approve a health insurance package for city employees at this evening's meeting. Council members expect to renew the city's plan with AultCare. GCCC looks to revise health insurance options In an effort to save money after a 44-percent increase over the last two years in health insurance premiums, a Garden City Community College committee is recommending that GCCC revise its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan to include high- and low-level usage options. On The Eve Of Veteran's Day American Medical Association Works To Improve Health Care For Military Families As the nation honors its veterans, the American Medical Association AMA honored the military today at its semi-annual policy-making meeting by pledging to work to improve access to health care for active duty military personnel, reservists, veterans and their families who rely on TRICARE, the military's health insurance program. Ensuring the health of Tarrant County residents From rising medical costs, poor access to physicians, and a lack of adequate health insurance for nearly 16 percent of Americans 47 million in 2006, according to the U.S. Census, it?s no wonder that people consider our health care system broken. Seven Corners Announces First Insurance Program for International Medical Tourism Seven Corners announces the launch of the first worldwide medical tourism insurance program that reduces travel-related and medical risks associated with patients electing to have surgical procedures Joyful music may promote heart health University of Maryland Medical Center Listening to your favorite music may be good for your cardiovascular system. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore have shown for the first time that the emotions aroused by joyful music have a healthy effect on blood vessel function. Health insurer stocks see sharper fall than market Managed care stocks took a steeper drop than broader market indexes Tuesday on a gloomy day for Wall Street. The largest health insurers saw their stock fall anywhere from nearly 4 percent to more than 7 percent during afternoon trading. Somervillle reps vote for mental health parity, against renting pets A new law requiring health insurance plans to provide full insurance benefits for four additional non-biologically-based mental health conditions including eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and autism took effect last week. |

