News For: Medical Insurance QuoteHealth insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose 5 percent this year for coverage that's shrinking, researchers say. More Americans unable to pay medical bill BEIJING -- A new study by the Center for Studying Health System Change showed a growing number of Americans are having difficulties paying their medical bills, according to hschange.com. Thursday. Beaten Woman Drowning In Medical Bills A victim of an attack by two homeless people is now dealing with several serious medical issues, including a brain injury, seizures, 20 knocked-out teeth and no health insurance. Health insurance premiums up 5 percent, study finds Premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose a modest 5 percent this year, according to a nationwide survey released Wednesday morning -- numbers that are close to what South Florida employers are reporting. Insurance and healthcare sectors collaborate to support BIA workshop The Bahrain Insurance Association BIA expressed their delight at the convergence of public and private sectors in the fields of insurance and healthcare, in support of the BIA's upcoming 2-day Medical Insurance Workshop. Marie McIntyre: Worker floundering after unanticipated career change Q After many years of caring for patients, I had to take a desk job due to an injury. Because of my medical background, I accepted a position processing insurance claims. The work is totally different from what I was doing before. I was told that I would have time to learn and "fit into the job comfortably," so I didn't worry about this change. However, at the end of my 90-day probation, I ... Medical center to hold health and safety fair in Colton The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is planning to host its sixth annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday at the center in Colton. New B.C. medical school pondered Preliminary discussions have started about a second B.C. medical school to be located either at Simon Fraser University or a new satellite campus of the University of B.C. Medical services for Bay Area residents Mainland Medical Center Emergency Department is now open. |


