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Sincere docs put focus on AMA insurance plan   Lewis Lazare: Before the economy went into a tailspin, health insurance was a major topic of discussion on the presidential campaign trail. But the Chicago-based American Medical Association still believes health insurance for all Americans is a matter of utmost importance as Barack Obama and John McCain vie for the presidency.

Travel insurance: Can travelers with existing conditions be covered?  Many travelers wonder if they can purchase travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions. According to Jim Grace, president of InsureMyTrip.com, pre-existing medical condition waivers are available on many Trip Cancellation Package policies.

Tackling medical ethics  Wed, Sep 24, 2008 2:09 a.m. The ethical practice of medicine is normally one of those academic subjects that gets little public attention, at least when compared with the skyrocketing cost of medical care and the difficulty millions of Americans have in obtaining health insurance.

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.

Legislation offers insurance parity for mental health coverage  WASHINGTON �� 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.

States, medical groups oppose abortion rule   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.

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.

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.

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.

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