News For: Nevada health SolutionsJacobson Solutions Teams With HOV Services to Create Holistic Solutions for Managed Care and Health Insurance ... Jacobson Solutions - Healthcare Resources, an interim support division of The Jacobson Group, announces its partnership with Troy, Michigan-based HOV Services to provide comprehensive human capital and business process/knowledge process solutions to managed care and health insurance organizations. Looking For Solutions to Possible Vaccination Crisis The Nevada State Immunization Program will no longer be able to provide free vaccines to kids who have health insurance starting January1, 2009. The program used to provide kids with free vaccinations, regardless of their insurance status. 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 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 Highlights: Sept. 24, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Carestream Health appoints chief corporate development officer Carestream Health, a provider of dental and medical imaging systems and healthcare IT solutions, has appointed Duane Sachs as its chief corporate development officer and a member of the companys senior leadership team. Aetna to expand health and wellness program for expatriates US-based Aetna, a provider of healthcare benefits, has announced that it will expand its Aetna Global Health Connections program to provide international members with additional resources to help manage their health while on assignment. Workers pay more, get less in health benefits American workers are paying more for their employer-backed health insurance and getting skimpier benefits - a troubling trend that authors of a new study say offsets a moderation in premium increases. Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this... 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." |


