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Reports criticize Obama, McCain health plans   Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's health care plan would cost too much and create more regulation, while Republican John McCain's plan would leave 60 million Americans without health insurance and reduce coverage, experts said on Tuesday.

Health Highlights: Sept. 16, 2008   Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

What are health insurance options after job loss?   Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance?

Entrepreneurs look to candidates for health care reform  Jody Hall considers herself lucky to be able to offer health insurance to the 55 employees of her two Seattle coffeehouses, V��rit�� Coffee and Cupcake Royale. But she may not be able to afford it much longer. Her premiums, currently $6,000 a month, took a staggering 40% leap last year. Even that is just for major medical, coverage that she calls "compromised." And it's available only to employees ...

Taxpayers foot bill for 75% of council's health-care benefit  A little-known benefit for Nashville's part-time legislative body is taxpayer-subsidized health insurance �� for life.

Economists take critical view of health plans   John McCain's health plan won't lower the ranks of the uninsured. Barack Obama's fails to curb the soaring cost of health care, meaning initial gains in helping more people buy health insurance would eventually be undermined.

Mental health shortage hits wider health system: AMA  The Australian Medical Association AMA says a shortfall of emergency beds in South Australia is partly due to a shortage of mental health services.

Economists critique candidates' health plans   John McCain's health plan won't lower the ranks of the uninsured. Barack Obama's fails to curb the soaring cost of health care, meaning initial gains in helping more people buy health insurance would eventually be undermined. That's the assessment of health care economists who critiqued the plans of the two presidential candidates. The critiques, published in the journal Health Affairs on ...

HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS   Here are changes the Kansas Health Policy Authority recommends to the 2009 Legislature: �� Ban indoor smoking statewide. �� Increase the tax on tobacco products by an undetermined amount. �� Expand Medicaid coverage to parents earning up to $1,467 per month for a family of three. �� Help small businesses and young adults buy health insurance.

Health care reform is key fighting ground for Obama/McCain   Jody Hall considers herself lucky to be able to offer health insurance to the 55 employees of her two Seattle coffeehouses, V��rit�� Coffee and Cupcake Royale. But she may not be able to afford it much longer.

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