News For: No Health Exam Health InsuranceFinance Q&A: Job loss and health insurance Question: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Answer: Don't confuse "best" with "affordable." One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance really can be. Shreveport raising workers' health insurance costs Most Shreveport's 2,500 city workers and many retirees will see their health insurance costs go up by the end of the year. Study shows ag families struggling with health care costs America's farm and ranch families are paying top dollar for health insurance that inadequately covers their needs and causes them significant financial risk, according to a report released last week by The Access Project. Nine carriers bid to offer Cover Florida health insurance Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday the receipt of nine bid proposals by private health care insurance providers seeking to offer Cover Florida health insurance policies to Florida���s 3.8 million uninsured individuals. Nine carriers bid to offer Cover Florida health insurance Gov. Charlie Crist announced Thursday the state has received nine bid proposals from private health care insurance providers seeking to offer Cover Florida health insurance policies to Florida���s 3.8 million uninsured residents. Health care charges cloaked in confusion It began with a dizzy spell. Before long, though, what really had my head spinning was the inscrutable way that health-care providers and insurers put a dollar value on medical services -- and how that leaves patients unable to determine a fair price for any treatment. Working together for better health HIXNY helps desparate medical groups share valued information The Clifton Park-based Healthcare Information Xchange New York was founded nine years ago with the purpose of developing ways for its member organizations to more efficiently share medical information at the point of care.Known as HIXNY HICKS-nee, the consortium has members in 16 upstate counties and includes hospitals, health ... Health plan for small biz comes with a catch When it comes to health insurance, always read the fine print. 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? A: Don't confuse "best" with "affordable." One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance really can be. Health center closings leave patients stumped Two area medical centers closed Tuesday with no explanation, leaving some patients wondering where to go for care. It could not be determined whether Martinsville Family Medical Center on Hospital Drive, Martinsville, and Sandy River Medical Center in Axton will reopen. |

