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Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009
Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Washington Post – Online Medical costs continue to rise for American’s, even those with Health Insurance. The latest report from the health care consulting firm Milliman puts the cost at $17,000…

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Health Reform: Costs, Variations in Care & Public Insurance
Health Reform: Costs, Variations in Care & Public Insurance 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Wall Street Journal A brief commentary from the WSJ on-line regarding some of the issues evolving around healthcare reform.  One thing is for sure, healthcare costs vary to the extreme…

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Medical bills prompt more than 60 perecent of U.S. bankruptcies
Medical bills prompt more than 60 perecent of U.S. bankruptcies 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

  Another interesting article about the increase in bankruptcies as a result of medical bills. HEALTH By Theresa Tamkins This year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans will declare bankruptcy. Many…

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Health Groups Give Obama Details on Cost-Cutting Measures
Health Groups Give Obama Details on Cost-Cutting Measures 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

 An interesting letter to President Obama by industry trade groups proposing to reduce cost and achieve greater efficacy within the healthcare system. It is very high level and simply points out…

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Family Practitioner’s Say Recession Taking a Big Toll on Patients
Family Practitioner’s Say Recession Taking a Big Toll on Patients 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Healthcare Financial Management Association On-line News Even physicians are worried about the current recession and the impact it is having on patients ability to pay for healthcare. The below article details…

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Rating Health Care Online
Rating Health Care Online 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

This article provides insight into the many different types of health care resources and websites available to consumers regarding pricing and quality.   Bankrate.com If you’re like most people, you’re taking…

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Enlisting Help for a Lower Bill
Enlisting Help for a Lower Bill 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A great article from The New York Times Online that talks about the many challenges people face when sick, underinsured or have no insurance.  Here is a list of steps…

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Tallying the Cost to Bring Baby Home
Tallying the Cost to Bring Baby Home 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Another informative article from the Wall Street Journal about the lack of pricing transparency and how difficult it is for consumers to get an estimate of charges, understand the cost,…

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Recession Will Cause More Health Cost Shifting
Recession Will Cause More Health Cost Shifting 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

> Workforce Management According to the below article more employers are looking to shift the cost of care to their employees in 2009. The recession likely will boost group health…

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For Some, More Costly Care Is Not by Choice
For Some, More Costly Care Is Not by Choice 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The following article reports that more people are being enrolled in high-deductible healthcare plans including those with sick children or family members that have a chronic illness. A recent study…

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