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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 ...

2009 health-insurance forecast: less coverage, more cost  Most workers will see “skimpier and less comprehensive” employer-based health insurance coverage next year, according to an outlook released today.

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.

New medical director sworn in for county public health department  By DIANE SMITH FORT WORTH — Tarrant County’s new medical director-health authority was sworn in during a Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday. But Dr. Sandra K. Parker has been on the job since Aug. 4, and she recently provided medical assistance to Hurricane Gustav and Ike evacuees who stayed at area shelters. "She really hit the ground running," said Lou Brewer, director of Tarrant County ...

Free health fair slated at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center  Everything from snowboarding lessons to a teddy bear, for the first 500 kids who take advantage of health screenings, will be offered at the sixth annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton.

Illinois among states, medical groups opposing abortion rule  NEW 12:10 p.m. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Several medical associations and 13 state attorneys general voiced their opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule that they fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny access to contraception.

Working the Land, Buried by Medical Costs  A new study on health care coverage for farmers and ranchers highlights a long-discussed and deepening concern: Families that live off the land have difficulty affording health insurance and, in many cases, spend a disproportionate percentage of their total income on premiums and out-of-pocket costs, especially in Montana.

Congress Backs Parity in Coverage of Illnesses  Congress moved close to approving a bill that would require health insurance plans to provide treatment of mental illnesses comparable to what they already provide for physical illnesses.

States, medical groups oppose abortion rule  WASHINGTON -Illinois joined several medical associations and 12 other states in voicing opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule the states' attorneys general fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny access to contraception.

Be wary of medical discount cards  Mark Sarmadi, a diabetic, thought he had found the answer to getting health coverage when a salesman pitched him what he thought was a low-cost insurance program.

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