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Study: Wages not keeping up with health costs  Feeling a bigger bite in your paycheck? Health insurance costs are a major culprit, according to a survey released Wednesday.

Health insurance costs grow 5% in '08  Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say.

Mental health groups make final push for parity   Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature.

Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008   Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust.

Health insurance premiums jump 5 pct this year   U.S. health insurance premiums rose 5 percent on average this year and more companies shifted an additional share of the cost to workers, an annual survey of businesses said on Wednesday.

Health Ministry steps in as hospital staff leave en masse  PHUKET : The Public Health Ministry has stepped in to assist Patong hospital after half its doctors and medical personnel quit due to their heavy workload. Seven of 12 physicians at the hospital have resigned so far.

Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2008   Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Health care initiative seeks to aid low-income families   Suffering from the flu or receiving a cut on an arm are not major health crises. For most people, medications and antibiotics are easily accessible. For many families, health insurance usually covers the cost of such ailments. Because they have the means to address their health concerns - and therefore are not preoccupied about the state of their health - those individuals are able to focus on ...

Health insurance coverage of mental illnesses gets push  Congress on Tuesday moved close to final approval of a bill that would require group health insurance plans to provide more generous coverage for treatment of mental illnesses, comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses. The Senate approved the legislation as part of a tax bill promoting the use of alternative fuels, including wind and solar power. The bill, passed by a vote ...

Health Insurance Costs Climb Again  Kaiser study: Health insurance premiums and deductibles are up again this year. 24% of U.S. families say paying for health care is a "serious problem."

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