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Health Insurance

• 'Michelle's Law' helps students maintain health insurance
  
• 'Secret' survey to review patients' ease of access to doctors
  
• 10 states will sue over health care bill passage
  
• A number of employers to offer preventative care benefits
  
• AARP weighing in on some health insurance reform issues
  
• AARP's user's guide to healthcare reform
  
• Abuse victims may face a lifetime of doctor's visits
  
• ACEP outlines symptoms of heart attack to kick off American Heart Month
  
• Actress Leslie Bibb to be spokesperson for upcoming Life Insurance Awareness Month
  
• Adhering to doctor's orders can translate to savings
  
• Adult children who move back home can find themselves in an insurance predicament
  
• Aetna fined by New York insurance department
  
• Affordable health care for children becoming scarce
  
• Agreement extends health insurance to millions of restaurant workers
  
• AHA sets measures to improve heart health by 2020
  
• ALA: Pennsylvania should reform smoking cessation coverage
  
• All health insurance companies to cover preventive care screenings
  
• All Web Leads announces site for Medigap health insurance comparisons
  
• AMA: Insurers inaccurately process 20 percent of medical claims
  
• American healthcare costs increase
  
• Americans are living longer, but few are financially prepared for it
  
• Americans have better health, worse care
  
• Americans mixed on health insurance changes
  
• Americans not planning for long-term healthcare
  
• Americans wait longer for doctor's visits, study finds
  
• Americans' health showed mixed results in 2000s
  
• Another year of double-digit health insurance hikes predicted for Colorado
  
• Anthem Blue Cross health insurance rates on the rise across the country
  
• Arizona funding jeopardized due to slashing kids' healthcare
  
• Attempting to prevent flu spreading important
  
• Back injuries found to be most common injury claim in '09, says Colonial Life
  
• Benefits of dental care for expectant mothers outweigh potential consequences, says CDA
  
• Beware of unexpected events when considering health insurance
  
• Blue Cross Blue Shield encourages lunchtime walking activities to promote healthy exercise
  
• Books to help you understand health care reform
  
• Businesses struggling to understand new health care laws
  
• California Assembly passes new health insurance bill
  
• California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger supports health care reform
  
• California insurance commissioner calls on Blue Shield to delay insurance hike
  
• California insurance commissioner warns against healthcare scams
  
• California law has breast exams included in health insurance starting at age 35
  
• California to review health insurance rate hikes
  
• Calorie counting may be more difficult than thought
  
• Calorie listings on menus lead to healthier childrens' diets, says study
  
• Campaign aims to inform seniors about healthcare
  
• Campaign launched to demand gender fairness in health insurance
  
• Car insurance requirements may shed light on health insurance debate
  
• Carbon monoxide poisoning risk increases during winter months
  
• Changes coming to Medicare plans
  
• Children challenged to get healthy
  
• CHPA head objects to Mississippi proposal to require prescriptions for cold and allergy meds
  
• Chronic diseases and stress may be related
  
• Coalition tells HHS to monitor health costs
  
• COBRA health coverage may expire
  
• COBRA subsidies extended
  
• Coffee consumption can trigger stroke risk
  
• College health insurance doesn't meet needs
  
• Colorado insures nearly 68,000 more residents
  
• Companies ask for repeal of health law provision
  
• Companies may adjust health insurance policies
  
• Competitive bidding program negatively affecting Medicare recipients
  
• Congress passes final healthcare bill measures
  
• Connecticut docks insurance companies $400,000 for various infractions
  
• Conservative organization suing to nullify health care bill
  
• Consumer confidence in healthcare industry improving
  
• Consumer Watchdog wants healthcare loophole closed
  
• Consumer-driven health plan use on the rise
  
• Consumers advised to be educated about health insurance
  
• Consumers don't know how much health insurance costs
  
• Consumers know they need long-term care, don't have it
  
• Consumers should be well-versed on health insurance offerings
  
• Consumers should examine healthcare options
  
• Consumers to get more for their dollars
  
• Consumers unhappy with health insurance
  
• Consumers who retire on time will take burden off employer
  
• Contraception to be covered by health insurance
  
• Controversial report states that contraception should be covered under health care reform law
  
• Costs may force some to delay healthcare
  
• Cranberry juice may improve heart health, says study
  
• Dates outlined for health insurance changes
  
• Democrats more likely to have positive views on healthcare
  
• Dentists can detect health problems
  
• Department of Health and Human Services announces new health insurance rules
  
• Depression may be linked to genes
  
• Despite problems, Obama administration stresses healthcare reform law
  
• Diabetes patients need continuous healthcare access
  
• Diabetes risk increased by consuming red and processed meats
  
• Diabetes treatment research underway in California
  
• Disparities in follow-up care linked to those with lower socio economic status
  
• Doctors think electronic records are better than paper
  
• DOJ prevents health care merger in Michigan with threat of anti-trust lawsuit
  
• Doubt may exist for some insurance providers
  
• Eating right can help control health insurance costs
  
• Education aims to cut obesity rates and healthcare costs
  
• Education employees in Alabama may have to pay more for health insurance
  
• Effort to repeal healthcare law begins today in Congress
  
• Emergency room alternatives
  
• Emergency room visits jump by 13 million
  
• Employee incentives may help promote healthy lifestyles
  
• Employees don't understand benefits
  
• Employees expected to pay more for health insurance coverage
  
• Employees say health benefit info and Twitter shouldn't mix
  
• Employer medical costs expected to rise next year
  
• Employers have choice when health insurance changes
  
• Employers may check credit scores before a hire
  
• Employers note health insurance rate increase
  
• Employers remain uncertain of healthcare reform's potential impact
  
• Employers struggle with health benefit costs, but plan on keeping coverage
  
• Excessive soda consumption can lead to higher health insurance costs
  
• Exchanges aim to benefit many Americans
  
• Expensive prescription drugs force some to go without
  
• Expert: National health care bill could increase number of uninsured Americans
  
• FDA criticizes delay in Tylenol recall
  
• FDA finds common food ingredient to be tainted with salmonella
  
• FDA panel stops short of recommending ban on mentol cigarettes
  
• FDA questions use of potentially dangerous lining used in food containers
  
• Federal authorities charge 111 with defrauding Medicare
  
• Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional
  
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas says healthcare reform likely won't curb costs
  
• Fewer Americans receiving health insurance from employers
  
• Fewer Americans support government role in providing health insurance
  
• Fifteen percent of Americans lack health insurance
  
• Final revisions package signed into law
  
• Florida Health Care Freedom Act waiting on House vote
  
• Florida refuses to accept federal grants under the Affordable Care Act
  
• Forbes lists America's 'most toxic' cities
  
• FTC orders indoor tanning industry to stop misleading ad campaigns
  
• Georgia enlists in healthcare lawsuit
  
• Georgia opts out of first step in healthcare law
  
• Georgia passes law allowing health insurance purchases across state lines
  
• Government aid helps 1 million Medicare recipients pay for medication
  
• Government attempting to curb insurance rate hike
  
• Government reviews positive healthcare trends in 2010
  
• Greater expenses anticipated for healthcare next year
  
• Group calls for preventative care benefits
  
• Group fights for mental health funds
  
• Growing denial by overweight Americans may trigger higher health insurance costs
  
• Growing number of Americans have high-deductible health insurance
  
• Gulf War vets urged to seek VA care
  
• Having health insurance may lower Medicare costs
  
• Health benefits for retirees made easier for employers
  
• Health care aid in serious trouble
  
• Health care bill will allow college grads to rejoin their parents' insurance
  
• Health care costs drive some to seek alternatives
  
• Health care system may become more proactive towards treatment
  
• Health centers receive funding
  
• Health clinics funding doubles
  
• Health innovator eying U.S.
  
• Health insurance companies call for tougher penalties
  
• Health insurance companies in California agree to waive payments for flu vaccines
  
• Health insurance company denied 20 percent rate hike
  
• Health insurance company granted premium increase in Bay State
  
• Health insurance concerns taking their toll on Americans
  
• Health insurance costs could increase due to obesity
  
• Health insurance coverage increasing
  
• Health insurance coverage rates varies between counties
  
• Health insurance debate could focus on junk food taxes
  
• Health insurance debate more focused on cost cutting
  
• Health insurance debate turns to primary care shortage
  
• Health insurance for early retirees gets funding
  
• Health insurance law validated by appeals court
  
• Health insurance linked to education level
  
• Health insurance plans need to be reviewed
  
• Health insurance premiums may rise when adult kids join parents' plan
  
• Health insurance premiums on the rise on 2009
  
• Health insurance rates highest since 2005, research shows
  
• Health insurance rates may be better deal than medical credit cards
  
• Health insurance reform passes Senate Finance Committee
  
• Health insurance too expensive for many
  
• Health Insurance: Necessity or Luxury?
  
• Health insurers find loopholes in covering children
  
• Health savings accounts growing in popularity
  
• Healthcare costs expected to rise in 2011
  
• Healthcare costs increasing for insurance companies
  
• Healthcare costs squeeze employers
  
• Healthcare employees pay more for health insurance
  
• Healthcare law challenge to be heard by Supreme Court
  
• Healthcare rates grow slower in November
  
• Healthcare reform law defended in court
  
• Healthcare reform may not impact employer health insurance in 2012
  
• Healthcare reform reaches top of 2012 health issues list
  
• Healthy teeth help with one's overall health
  
• Heart and stroke patients worry the most about healthcare costs, says American Heart Association
  
• Heart disease increased along with obesity rates, according to study
  
• HHS announces new rules that will affect Medicare
  
• HHS defends healthcare law
  
• HHS saves tax payers $4 billion in fraudulent healthcare claims
  
• HHS updates dietary guidelines
  
• HHS: Insurers need to stop blaming Affordable Care Act
  
• High level of adolescents have high BMI, lipid level, says CDC
  
• High-risk health insurance rates set to drop in Missouri
  
• Holidays important time to discuss long-term healthcare
  
• Hospitals to begin reporting acquired infection data
  
• HUD grants $93 million to clean up lead, other issues
  
• Ideas to cut health insurance costs
  
• Illinois adopts consumer protection law regarding health insurance claims
  
• Impact of mental health cuts examined by symposium
  
• Improve one's health to lower health insurance premiums
  
• Index reveals healthcare spending trends
  
• Individuals' health insurance costs increase
  
• Insurance coverage and access to care not as closely knit as many think, says survey
  
• Insurance reform necessary, will lower malpractice rates
  
• Insurance scams are on the rise
  
• Insurers deny a growing number of people based on pre-existing conditions
  
• Insurers halt Massachusetts coverage
  
• Insurers must give Iowa notice of rate hikes
  
• Insurers ordered to provide coverage
  
• Insuring young adults will raise premiums
  
• International Hygiene Study shows American disease prevention mixed
  
• Interpreters may help reduce emergency room wait times
  
• Investing in wellness programs may help combat escalating healthcare costs
  
• Is smoking genetic?
  
• Kansas lawmakers to consider health insurance amendment
  
• Kansas won't halt Medicaid changes
  
• Knee injuries of children who play sports have increased
  
• Labor Dept. singles out workplaces with increased danger risk
  
• Lack of insurance could raise death risk for inpatients
  
• Lawmakers want medicare fraud penalties doubled
  
• Long term care insurance holders eligible for tax deductions
  
• Lower co-pays may mean savings for companies
  
• Maine residents concerned over health insurance rates
  
• Majority of Americans say healthcare reform won't help them find coverage
  
• Make the most of health insurance benefits before they change
  
• Many Americans quitting smoking, slimming down
  
• Many employers plan to alter health insurance policies
  
• Many insured consumers cannot afford dental care
  
• Many to benefit from healthcare tax cut
  
• Many young adults will have to wait for health insurance from parents' employers
  
• Massachusetts agency asks insurers to cut rates
  
• Massachusetts celebrates high health insurance coverage rates
  
• Massachusetts governor says his health plan will cut costs
  
• Massachusetts health insurers case will be decided Monday
  
• Massachusetts insurance giants in discussions over possible merger
  
• Massachusetts judge denies rate hike for insurers
  
• Mayo Clinic: Use 'value scores' to keep health care costs down
  
• MDA to offer free dental clinic to children for 8th straight year
  
• Medicare costs only cover slightly more than half of chemotherapy costs for seniors, says study
  
• Medicare open enrollment beginning soon
  
• Medicare recipients to get discounted prescriptions next year
  
• Men indicted on charges involving mislabeled drugs
  
• Michigan law center appeals to Supreme Court over healthcare reform
  
• Michigan may rescind helmet law for some
  
• Michigan Medicare plan receives high marks
  
• Michigan to reduce high-risk health insurance premiums
  
• Millions of Americans are without dental insurance
  
• Moms may not be educated on germs
  
• Montana house representatives decry federal healthcare law
  
• More Americans go without health insurance
  
• More Americans obese now than 10 years ago
  
• More options coming to help navigate healthcare system
  
• More policies needed in battle against cancer
  
• More sign up for consumer-focused coverage
  
• More states join lawsuit against healthcare reform
  
• More than 1,000 health insurance waivers issued
  
• More than 30 percent of seniors not immunized against pneumonia, says study
  
• More than 65 percent of Americans unable to live healthfully
  
• Most health insurance premiums won't rise because of new laws
  
• MRSA risk increases 16 times for wrestlers, says study
  
• Mutual insurance company Continuing Care redesigns website to simplify usage
  
• National health insurance standards must mirror state counterparts
  
• New federal law requires public disclosure of large rate hikes
  
• New federal laws could add costs and benefits to insurance plans
  
• New flu superbug could be on the horizon, say scientists
  
• New Hampshire hospital to stay in health insurance company's network
  
• New initiative may lessen confusion associated with health insurance paperwork
  
• New law brings health insurance scams
  
• New report suggests tax on soft drinks to lessen health insurance costs
  
• New service set up in Minnesota to provide healthcare to needy children
  
• New York insurance department finds health insurance companies not in compliance
  
• New York Insurance Department recovers more than $8 million
  
• New York limits rise in health insurance rates
  
• New York not making progress on healthcare legislation
  
• New York passes bill to make insurers pay for autism care
  
• NFL retirees' long-term health insurance to be paid by league
  
• No health insurance a concern for NFL players after lockout
  
• North Carolina opts out of healthcare lawsuit
  
• Not all children protected under health care reform
  
• NVHR chair pushes for more funding to mitigate viral hepatitis cases
  
• Obama warns health insurers against rate hikes
  
• Obesity programs receive government funding
  
• Obesity remains a problem for the U.S.
  
• Ohio residents are encouraged to enroll for health insurance
  
• Ohio residents dropping employer health insurance plans as costs rise
  
• Older adults expected to reap benefits of healthcare reform
  
• Older Americans cutting back on healthcare spending
  
• Older Americans struggling due to healthcare costs
  
• One-third of American adults won't get flu shot
  
• Open enrollment allows consumers health insurance choices
  
• Open enrollment allows for health insurance changes
  
• Oral cancer drugs often not covered fully by insurers
  
• Paid sick days could save significant amounts of money
  
• Parent's death without life insurance can mean life of hardship
  
• Parents and schools should help teach kids about oral health
  
• Parents of college students advised to check health insurance policies
  
• Pelosi discusses health care reform for children
  
• Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner stumps for health care reform
  
• Pennsylvania investigating health insurance rate hikes
  
• Pennsylvania joins growing chorus of states in opposition to Obamacare
  
• People more likely to seek mental health care when insured
  
• People with pre-existing conditions have health insurance options
  
• Percentage of adult smokers stays about the same
  
• Personal savings for health care costs rise
  
• Pet medical costs can add up quickly without proper insurance
  
• Pharmacists' knowledge is being put to the test
  
• Plastic surgery popularity on the rise despite recession, says survey
  
• Poll reveals health care laws need further clarification
  
• Poll: 30 percent of employers may drop health coverage in 2014
  
• Poll: 57 percent against health care law
  
• Poll: Americans paying attention to pharmaceutical ads
  
• Poll: Americans want insurance penalties for bad habits
  
• Poll: Fewer young adults are uninsured
  
• Poll: Many older people don't know how to save on Medicare
  
• Poll: Nearly half of Americans want healthcare law repealed
  
• Poll: One in four devoting half of their paychecks to rent
  
• Poll: Patients worldwide not satisfied with their doctor
  
• Poll: Some Americans think vaccines pose danger
  
• President believes Supreme Court will support Obamacare
  
• President Obama establishes Task Force on Childhood Obesity
  
• President Obama supports states' ability to opt out of health insurance plan
  
• Pressure on to enroll eligible children in Medicaid
  
• Preventative care procedures can detect serious conditions
  
• Preventative screenings yield savings
  
• Primary care doctors will be needed more than ever
  
• Prior approval aims to keep health premiums down
  
• Prolonged sitting may affect health
  
• Proper diet can counter diabetes, high health insurance costs
  
• Proper diet can go a long way in holding down health insurance costs
  
• Proposal could give more reasons than ever to get health insurance
  
• Protect Your Loved Ones with Long Term Care Insurance
  
• Protecting assets low on list of Americans' priorities
  
• Public vs. private healthcare for children
  
• Publix issues recall of pumpkin pecan pie
  
• Questionable insurance claims increase
  
• Ranking the best and worst states for children's health care
  
• Reform may make it difficult for restaurants to offer health insurance
  
• Reform spurs consumers to spend more time reviewing healthcare benefits, survey finds
  
• Reform will cause rise in healthcare costs
  
• Reforms could give millions of Californians access to health insurance
  
• Report: Annual growth rate of healthcare costs on the rise
  
• Report: Healthcare price inflation remains steady
  
• Report: Heavy drinking boosts risk of cancer
  
• Report: Lack of health insurance kills nearly 45,000 Americans every year
  
• Report: Nine in 10 corporations have wellness programs
  
• Report: Ohioans save over $900,000 in medical fees in 2009
  
• Representatives request study of drug prices
  
• Research shows genes may play a role in obesity
  
• Research to improve vaccines underway
  
• Resolution passed to protect role of insurance producers
  
• Retirees happy with Medicare
  
• Rising health insurance costs drive more into private market
  
• Risk of diabetes may increase for smokers when they quit
  
• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center among the best in the nation
  
• Rural children struggle to receive proper healthcare benefits
  
• Satisfaction with health insurers on the decline among employers, says PriceWaterhouseCooper
  
• Schools attempting to fight obesity could be aiding eating disorders
  
• Scientists find 'switch' that may help treat diseases related to obesity
  
• Sebelius invites health insurance company CEOs to meeting on recent premium price hikes
  
• Senate votes down reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program
  
• Senator Baucus rolls out first adjustments to health care reform bill
  
• Seniors should stay informed about Medicare health insurance marketing
  
• Seniors to receive financial help for health care costs
  
• Separate studies find lower risk of heart attack in cities with smoking ban
  
• Serious problems for Texas if Medicaid goes
  
• Several cups of coffee a day may reduce risk of breast cancer
  
• Sleep apnea may lead to dementia
  
• Small businesses get help with health insurance tax credit
  
• Small changes can lead to healthier lives
  
• Small employers anticipate health care hikes
  
• Smoker cessation saving Medicaid money in Massachusetts
  
• Smokers having trouble quitting
  
• Smoking banned on all New York City parks and beaches
  
• Snacks important to Americans
  
• Some employers may drop employee health insurance
  
• Some healthcare reform items growing in popularity
  
• Some smokers aren't telling health professionals about their habit
  
• Some with pre-existing conditions will be unable to enroll in new healthcare program
  
• Sony Pictures head calls for healthy snack alternatives at movie theaters
  
• Spending volume for psychiatric medication slows
  
• States consider prohibitions against health insurance mandates
  
• States eager for new health programs
  
• States eligible for funds to help consumers handle health insurance disputes
  
• States get bonus for health insurance enrollment figures
  
• States issued funds to help monitor health insurance companies
  
• States receive funding to establish health insurance exchanges
  
• Statistics find unemployed workers among those struggling with health insurance
  
• Studded winter tires may lead to diseases, researchers say
  
• Study finds link between promotion of wellness and efficiency at workplace
  
• Study finds slight reduction in salt intake could have beneficial effect on health
  
• Study finds that newer treatment for clubfoot may be more effective
  
• Study finds variations in abuse diagnoses for infants with public health insurance
  
• Study reveals how doctors would treat themselves if put in patient's shoes
  
• Study shows men put off getting healthcare
  
• Study shows similar brain patterns among people with addictive eating and substance abuse problems
  
• Study: 'Cafeteria-style' foods worse than diets high in fat
  
• Study: 12 percent can afford to pay for hospital stays
  
• Study: 80 percent of U.S. health insurance markets contain monopolies
  
• Study: Berries may reduce risk of Parkinson's disease
  
• Study: Community cancer treatment cheaper than in urban areas
  
• Study: Employees paying more for healthcare
  
• Study: ER users most often insured and dealing with serious medical issues
  
• Study: Eye exams increase with separate vision insurance plans
  
• Study: Healthcare may change in hospitals
  
• Study: Kids' TV watching can increase their cardiovascular disease risk
  
• Study: Majority of ER visitors have health insurance
  
• Study: Overweight kids don't receive proper care
  
• Study: Public health issues may relate to mortgage crisis
  
• Study: Stress reduction program can cut risk of death by as much as 30 percent
  
• Surprises in the healthcare bill
  
• Survey indicates few classify themselves as overweight or obese
  
• Survey says more people are losing weight at the job site
  
• Survey shows group health plans aren't going anywhere
  
• Survey: 58 percent want health care law repealed
  
• Survey: 70 percent of older Americans concerned about their future finances
  
• Survey: 72 percent of overweight people have never been told by doctor to lose the pounds
  
• Survey: Americans still confused about salt
  
• Survey: CA health insurance costs jumped significantly in past decade
  
• Survey: Family, friends as responsible for health as doctors
  
• Survey: Most U.S. workers rely on employers for health insurance
  
• Survey: Nearly 80 percent of healthcare leaders trying to cut costs
  
• Survey: Only one state mandates health insurance coverage or colon cancer screenings
  
• Taking care of one's self can result in lower health insurance bills
  
• Tax-free healthcare coverage now available for employee children under 27
  
• Teen pregnancy on the rise, says Guttmacher Institute
  
• Teens don't think correctly about smoking
  
• Ten percent of population visited health insurance website in Q4 2009, says comScore
  
• Texas has highest number of uninsured residents in America
  
• Texas has lowest rate of health insurance in U.S.
  
• Texas to require vaccination for students
  
• The difficulties of massive healthcare enrollment
  
• The Many Benefits of Long-Term Care Insurance
  
• Those without health insurance more likely to die from traumatic injuries
  
• Trader Joe's recalls granola bars over health concerns
  
• Traumatic brain injuries prove costly
  
• Treatment for bone marrow diseases receives FDA approval for new dosing regimen
  
• U.S. county offers prescription discount
  
• U.S. Healthcare cost per employee to increase
  
• Unpredictable winter season creating dangerous winter conditions in areas unaccustomed to them
  
• Upcoming rulings may determine if health care reform challenges will reach Supreme Court
  
• USDA issues recall of salmonella-tainted salami product
  
• USDA recalls 850,000 pounds of beef due to E. coli risk
  
• Value insurance plans encourage maintenance of medication therapies
  
• Vermont wants universal health coverage
  
• Walgreens to offer H1N1 vaccine at pharmacy locations
  
• Walnuts may reduce breast cancer risks
  
• What does the new healthcare law mean for consumers?
  
• What the United States could learn from Canada's healthcare system
  
• Who remains uninsured even after health care reform?
  
• Widow left with medical bills
  
• Will the new healthcare law cause a shortage of doctors?
  
• Women being forced to choose between pregnancy, health insurance
  
• Women will pay less in health insurance
  
• Women's groups angered by no federal funding for abortions
  
• Young adults countdown days for health insurance
  
• Young people getting health insurance could drive down costs for all