News For: Medical Insurance Companies In MissouriRacial Disparities Decline For Cancer In Missouri Cancer death rates in the United States are highest among African Americans, but a new report shows that in Missouri the disparity in cancer incidence and death between African Americans and whites is declining. As a result, cancer incidence the rate of newly diagnosed cases between the races is equal, although the death rate will probably remain higher for African Americans for some time. Studies Show Strain of Medical Bills As Washington debates the best way to avert an economic meltdown, increasing numbers of Americans are struggling with another financial crisis: the growing burden of unpaid medical bills. Racial disparities decline for cancer in Missouri Washington University in St. Louis Cancer death rates in the United States are highest among African Americans, but a new report shows that in Missouri the disparity in cancer incidence and death between African Americans and whites is declining. As a result, cancer incidence the rate of newly diagnosed cases between the races is equal, although the death rate will probably remain higher ... 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 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 grow more gradually in 2008 Wed, Sep 24, 2008 7:21 a.m. 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. 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. Employers ... Ahead of the Bell: Natus Medical downgraded A Needham and Co. analyst downgraded shares of Natus Medical Inc. Wednesday, saying he expects the medical device maker be hurt if hospitals decrease their spending in 2009. Medical expert to keynote cancer awareness summit Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Newark Dr. Nancy Snyderman, NBC News chief medical editor, will keynote the Advocates of Hope: Raising Cancer Awareness in the Business Community Summit Thursday, Oct. 16, at the University of Delaware���s Clayton Hall in Newark. RM50,000 Active Insurance Medical Card Fails To Fulfil Obligations KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 Bernama -- A father of an engineering student is fuming mad that a medical card active for RM50,000 issued by an insurance company to his son did not fulfil the obligations under the terms and conditions. |


