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TEXT-Fitch rates Group Health bonds 'BBB-', cuts IFS - Reuters

TEXT-Fitch rates Group Health bonds 'BBB-', cuts IFS Reuters Concurrent with the assignment of the ratings on the new bonds, Fitch is downgrading the ratings on GHC's currently outstanding senior secured bonds issued by the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority (WHCFA) on behalf of GHC. Fitch Upgrades Hartford's Sr. Debt to 'BBB'; Outlook Stable [Health & Beauty ...Insurance News Net (press release) all 5 news articles »

Health care costs rose faster than inflation despite weak economy - msnbc.com

InsideARM

Health care costs rose faster than inflation despite weak economy msnbc.com By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Higher prices charged by hospitals, outpatient centers and other providers drove up health care spending at double the rate of inflation amid the weak economy -- even as patients consumed less medical care overall, ... Health-Care Costs Rise Faster Than US Inflation RateBusinessWeek What could revolutionize health care? This database.Washington Post (blog) Rising tide lifts all boats: Same is true for healthcare costsHealth Imaging InsideARM -NPR (blog) all 125 news articles »

Zane Benefits Publishes Findings on Growth of Individual Health Insurance - Houston Chronicle

Forbes

Zane Benefits Publishes Findings on Growth of Individual Health Insurance Houston Chronicle Individual health insurance today in 45 states costs 1/2 the price of employer group coverage for the 70%-90% of applicants who qualify. Prior to World War II, many employees purchased their own individual or family health insurance policies, ... Putting the 'Insurance' Back in Health InsuranceForbes Why Businesses Should Never Pay Individual Health Insurance PremiumsClarifying Health (blog) all 9 news articles »

Cost of children's health care hitting families harder - CNN

Cost of children's health care hitting families harder CNN The Bixler family is just one example of how a child's chronic illness can strain a family emotionally and financially -- and children represent the fastest growing health care spending group in America, according to a new report. and more »

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs - PolitiFact

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs PolitiFact Scott Walker is the role of the WEA Trust in health insurance costs. Before Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sharply curtailed collective bargaining for most public employees -- sparking national debate and an historic gubernatorial recall election -- most ... Board opts to stay in trust until June 2013The Dallas Post all 5 news articles »

Fort Worth Roman Catholic Diocese sues over health insurance rule - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Fort Worth Star Telegram

Fort Worth Roman Catholic Diocese sues over health insurance rule Fort Worth Star Telegram Catholics for Choice and some women's groups have praised Obama's healthcare initiative, saying that most Catholics favor insurance coverage of contraceptives. Opposed are several groups that have raised objections -- spelled out in the diocese's ... Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh sues federal government over health-care lawPittsburgh Post Gazette Catholic Church Attacks Birth-Control Mandate in CourtBloomberg Catholic groups sue over federal contraception mandateCNN (blog) all 873 news articles »

Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot Los Angeles Times Supporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates in California turned in 800000 petition signatures, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 election. California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is ... and more »