10/23/2008 News For: Ivf Coverage Ct ConnecticutChest CT Scans Detect Spread of Head, Neck Cancers Title: Chest CT Scans Detect Spread of Head, Neck Cancers Category: Health News Created: 10/22/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2008 Chest CT Scans Detect Spread of Head, Neck Cancers TUESDAY, Oct. 21 HealthDay News -- CT scans of the chest may help detect disease progression in high-risk patients with head and neck cancer, say researchers in Taiwan. Children and Health Coverage Studied More than two million children in the U.S. who have no health insurance of any kind have at least one parent who gets employer-provided medical coverage, researchers said. Chandler hospital 1st in state with sophisticated CT These days, Chandler Regional Medical Center is the state leader with it comes to CT, or Computed Tomography, technology. Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority Board Votes To Proceed With Minimum Coverage Standards The Massachusetts Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority board on Friday voted unanimously to proceed with new minimum standards for health coverage, but added exemptions for individuals, unions or employers who can prove that plans that have not been authorized by the state are comparable to the requirements, the Boston Globe reports. Even with an Insured Parent, Millions of Children Lack Health Coverage By Astrid Munn - More than 9 million children in the United States have no health insurance coverage, even though a third has at least one parent with health insurance, a new study says. Surprise jump in health insurance coverage, claims Health insurance coverage has shown resilience in the September quarter with modest growth in lives covered, despite deteriorating economic conditions, according to the Health Funds Association HFANZ. Judge Approves Settlement of Suit Against Aetna Over Coverage for Eating Disorders A federal judge gave final approval this week to a class action settlement that requires Aetna to provide about $300,000 in back payments to 119 insureds whose benefits for eating disorders were limited. The company also promised to treat future claims more liberally and make internal reforms to resolve disputes over benefits for eating disorders. It is unclear how the settlement would be ... Casino Warning From Connecticut SOUTH PARIS NEWS CENTER - Officials in Oxford County today received a casino warning from the former mayor of Ledyard, Connecticut. Assurant Health offers coverage for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis Assurant Health, a provider of individual medical, small group and specialty health insurance products, has announced that it now offers coverage through its individual medical products, for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. |

