News For: nys Child health Plus guvHealth insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. APHA Praises House And Senate For Passing Critical Mental Health Legislation, USA The American Public Health Association APHA praises congressional passage of legislation that will require health insurers to provide the same level of coverage for mental illness and substance abuse as they do for physical illness. Experts debate shape of health reform Use tax credits to pay for health insurance policies? Cover everyone one way or another, including through insurance that federal employees get? Can there be any common agreement about how to reform healthcare in America? German Health Workers Protest Lack of Funds in Berlin (Update1) Sept. 25 -- Thousands of German health-care workers staged the industry's biggest-ever protest today in Berlin, denouncing what they call inadequate funding from the government for increasingly costly medical care. Medical center to hold health and safety fair in Colton The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is planning to host its sixth annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday at the center in Colton. German Health-Care Workers Take to Berlin Streets in Protest Sept. 25 -- German health-care workers are staging their biggest-ever protest today in Berlin, denouncing what they call inadequate funding from the government for increasingly costly medical care. 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 care premiums squeezing workers WASHINGTON ��� Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers. 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. 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... |

