10/23/2008 News For: Ivf Coverage Mn MinnesotaU of MN study shows link between gene variations and cancer survival University of Minnesota Scientific research shows that certain genes can influence a person's likelihood to contract particular diseases, cancer for example. New research at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota demonstrates that genetic markers may also show a person's likelihood to survive the disease. 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. 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. Fargo doctor who ran RapidCare clinics surrenders Minnesota privileges FARGO, N.D. - A Fargo doctor whose North Dakota medical license was revoked has surrendered his practice privileges in Minnesota. 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 ... 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. Florida Gov. Crist Announces Six Insurance Companies To Offer Coverage In Cover Florida Program Florida Gov. Charlie Crist R on Thursday announced that the state has selected six health insurance companies to provide coverage beginning in early 2009 under the state's new Cover Florida program, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports Hafenbrack, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 10/16. Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Coverage Of Recent Developments Related To Health Care In The ... Summaries of several recent developments related to health care issues in the presidential election appear below.Economic Policy Institute report: The health care proposal announced by Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain Ariz. would prompt many employers to drop health insurance for employees, according to a report released recently by EPI, the Charleston Gazette reports. |

