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Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2008   Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Health insurance options after losing a job  If you've just lost your job, what are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? First, don't confuse “best” with “affordable.” One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance can be.

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.

Farm, Ranch Families Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs  WASHINGTON — 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 today from The Access Project and sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Finance 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.

Kids’ health seen as priority  While universal health care may be a long-term goal for some, Kansas advocates for children are hoping the next president will work immediately to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program — a proposal that President Bush vetoed last year.

Emergency Health Centre at Willowbrook remains open during recovery period  Emergency Health Centre at Willowbrook, the northwest Houston, full-service emergency care facility, remains open 24 hours a day during the storm recovery period for those in need of medical attention.

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 care options after losing your job   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. If you're lucky, you can switch to coverage from the job of a spouse or family member. For most people, though, the best option lies with ...

McConnell Center: Partners in Health helps family when child is ill  Imagine being a parent of a child diagnosed with cancer, spina bifida, epilepsy, diabetes, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or another chronic health condition. Imagine being a parent struggling to cope with all the implications of a serious, sometimes life threatening disease.

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