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Control of health costs up to you

Control of health costs up to you 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

By Robert Nelson WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER Medical Cost Advocate is in the news. This time CEO, Derek Fitteron talks with a reporter from the World Herald about consumer medical liabilities.…

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Why Health Care Costs Keep Rising: What You Need to Know

Why Health Care Costs Keep Rising: What You Need to Know 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

ABC News By HUMA KHAN The below article provides some insights as to why healthcare costs continue to rise. Check it out! Republicans and Democrats may disagree on what a…

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Healthcare Costs Rise, According to S&P Indices

Healthcare Costs Rise, According to S&P Indices 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Healthcare Financial Management Association Healthcare costs continue to rise. Even though the rate of increase may have slowed, costs nonetheless continue to rise. The average per capita cost of healthcare…

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Rising Cost Tops Employees' Health Care Worries

Rising Cost Tops Employees' Health Care Worries 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Employers are still concerned about the rising cost of healthcare. Will there be any end in sight? By Stephen Miller U.S. employees’ greatest concerns about health care are rising costs,…

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Health care's hidden costs: $363 billion

Health care's hidden costs: $363 billion 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Consumers beware of the hidden or extra costs associated with healthcare not covered by insurance or traditional Medicare. A recent article states that consumers are paying even more than was…

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Ultrasound at $59,490 Is Outrage in Aetna Claim Against Doctors

Ultrasound at $59,490 Is Outrage in Aetna Claim Against Doctors 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here is recent news about doctors charging outrageous fees for some basic services. This is surely one of the reasons health care costs continues to rise. Consumers, please be sure to…

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Retirement confidence falls to all-time low

Retirement confidence falls to all-time low 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent survey reveals that most Americans still don’t save enough for retirement. If the facts are correct, it appears that the majority of Americans will be working well past…

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Medical bankruptcies a continuing problem, study finds

Medical bankruptcies a continuing problem, study finds 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent survey reveals that medical bankruptcies continue to plague families in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe Kay Lazar, Globe Staff The 2006 Massachusetts law that required nearly everyone to buy…

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AARP survey finds N.J. seniors are facing financial, health care hardships

AARP survey finds N.J. seniors are facing financial, health care hardships 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent survey by AARP reveals that many NJ senior citizens are having a hard time meeting their financial obligations and getting adequate health coverage. Healthcare costs continue to rise…

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Consumer group says spending caps in national healthcare law will bring relief to people seeking medical care

Consumer group says spending caps in national healthcare law will bring relief to people seeking medical care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

There could be relief for out-of pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the act, out-of-pocket costs will be capped at a certain dollar amount.  Hopefully, this will…

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