11/11/2008 News For: Insuranceulin Low CostHuge 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. Manchester 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. Not enough results were found for the interpreted or exact term. Searching general term for related news. Related general news for: Health InsuranceFirms make workers pay more of health care costs Roger Caplan, a Howard County small business owner, has always picked up the tab for his employees? health care coverage. But his health insurance costs have soared more than 25 percent over the past two years.Minnesota gets fed waiver for parents' health insurance ST. PAUL ? The federal government has given a Minnesota a waiver that will keep 18,000 parents eligible for health insurance. Michigan Business & Professional Association Urges Legislature to Act Quickly on Individual Health Care Reform The weak Michigan economy, rising health care costs, staggering business tax increases, and increased energy costs are all converging to create a perfect storm for Michigan's small business community. And a critical lifeline -- affordable health care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan -- is in danger of being lost, according to the Michigan Business and Professional Association ... Government workers face higher insurance costs 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. Read comments |

