Here’s a look at some of the highlights in health insurance and health care for 2008…
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fails to pass sweeping health reform in his state.
The 2008 presidential election kicks off with the primary season. It would turn out to be one of the most historic elections ever.
The health benefits of chocolate are revealed.
Skyrocketing costs force Massachusetts lawmakers to raise premiums for the state-subsidized health insurance.
A law is passed that prohibits health insurance companies from discrimination based on genetic information.
McDonalds stops cooking their French fries in trans fatty oils.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist passes a law that will provide residents with affordable coverage through a new Florida health insurance program.
Republicans choose their candidate, U.S. Senator John McCain, for the general election, along with his health reform plan. Democrats finally decide their candidate will be U.S. Senator Barack Obama, starting the General Election for the White House.
New York City bans trans fats.
Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle axes the state’s universal health insurance program for children.
Word spreads that President-elect Obama will nominate former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
The health insurance industry throws in support for a plan that would prohibit any person with pre-existing health conditions to be denied coverage if there is a universal health insurance mandate.
U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy, who is also battling brain cancer, will focus solely on health care and insurance reform.
It was quite a year in 2008 — and here’s to a newsworthy 2009! We hope everyone had a happy holidays and a great new year!