Genetic testing and the possibility of genetic profiling in healthcare has been in the spotlight recently, and thanks to Illinois Medicaid, it’s back up there again.

Illinois Medicaid has decided it will begin offering coverage for breast and ovarian cancers – two of the biggest causes of cancer deaths in women.

Now that the smoke and mirrors of the Presidential debates and election are over, the nation can get back to the business of economics. The health insurance industry in particular has had a bumpy ride over the last several months while being batted back and forth as a political issue between the candidates.

This is the season where many employees have to make the decision if they want to change their current insurance plans or coverage, otherwise they’ll have to wait until this time the next year to make changes. This season millions of Americans will adjust their coverage, add more, switch plans or reduce coverage based on their personal situations.

In the recent debates between Barack Obama and John McCain, the issue of health care was once again brought up. One particular aspect of Obama's plan calls for readily available coverage to all citizens, no matter what their conditions, previous coverage, or health status.