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Major Reforms in Student Insurance Proposed

Major Reforms in Student Insurance Proposed 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like there may be some hope for college students regarding insurance coverage.  In an area that has long been neglected, Congress has now introduced new regs to the Affordable…

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Californians Bracing to Pay More For Health Care

Californians Bracing to Pay More For Health Care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s 2011 and healthcare costs continue to rise. California’s are bracing themselves for large increases in their medical insurance costs. Unfortunately, California is not the only state. The winds of…

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More Americans oppose health-care law, but few want a total repeal

More Americans oppose health-care law, but few want a total repeal 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The nation still appears divided over the Affordable Care Act.  According to the below Washington Post article, a recent poll by ABC shows an even split over those in favor…

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Single Payer System Takes Center Stage in Vermont

Single Payer System Takes Center Stage in Vermont 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like single payer healthcare coverage is very much alive in Vermont.  Even though the national public outcry over a single payer system, deemed as socialized medicine, is very much…

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Va. Judge Says Healthcare Reform Law Is Unconstitutional

Va. Judge Says Healthcare Reform Law Is Unconstitutional 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

HFMA Could be trouble for the Obama administration and Healhcare in general if the December 12 ruling by Federal Judge Hudson is upheld.  Whatever the decision, 2011 will prove to…

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HHS Issues Regs on Insurance Rate Increase Disclosure and Review

HHS Issues Regs on Insurance Rate Increase Disclosure and Review 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Read about the regulations concerning the new Affordable Care Act. Insurers will now have to justify any large or significant rate increases. New proposed Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations announced…

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Donuts, Diabetes and Dialysis — Doing More With Less

Donuts, Diabetes and Dialysis — Doing More With Less 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

This week we’ve chosen to share some extracts from James Calver’s talk in the UK, “Doing More with Less” — improving care and lowering costs. His comments reflect new developments…

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Rivals Jockey for Roles in Insurance Exchanges

Rivals Jockey for Roles in Insurance Exchanges 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The implementation of Health Care Exchanges has begun as part of the ramp up to the large changes in health care scheduled for 2014. The benefits of these websites will be…

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Federal health care site arrived July 1

Federal health care site arrived July 1 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Guess what became available July 1st 2010? A federal government website that gives consumers access to all the various health insurance plans. Eventually, the site will give consumers a list of…

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NEW REPORT: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect 15 Million Uninsured Young Adults?

NEW REPORT: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect 15 Million Uninsured Young Adults? 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here’s some good news! According to a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund, the majority of young adults uninsured in America could gain health insurance coverage by 2014.  Looks like…

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