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Statistics: Who Visits the Emergency Room? 20 Percent of Americans, Insured or Not

Statistics: Who Visits the Emergency Room? 20 Percent of Americans, Insured or Not 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here are some interesting facts about who visits the ER from The New York Times. One interesting fact to take note of, people with private insurance visit the ER almost…

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Workshop warns business to brace for surging health care costs

Workshop warns business to brace for surging health care costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Will the new healthcare reform act be beneficial to patients at the cost of being harmful to business? The jury is still out, but onething is for certain, costs will…

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Hijacked, Stolen Health Care Reform: Why Health Care Costs Will Not Be Contained

Hijacked, Stolen Health Care Reform: Why Health Care Costs Will Not Be Contained 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Costs continue to rise even with the passage of landmark healthcare reform. Read the following article for an interesting take on outcomes of the new reform. John Greyman The passage…

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When Choosing Health Care, Know What You’ll Owe

When Choosing Health Care, Know What You’ll Owe 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Buyer beware! Most people don’t realize just how much out-of-pocket spending a healthplan may cost them until they become seriously ill or are hospitalized. The below article sheds light on…

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Employers’ Medical Costs to Rise in 2011

Employers’ Medical Costs to Rise in 2011 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like medical costs are expected to trend well above inflation for 2011. In addition, consumer out-of-pocket costs have increased as employers continue to shift the cost onto employees. Medical…

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Doctors tack on 'a la carte' fees for patients

Doctors tack on 'a la carte' fees for patients 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It appears that physicians are now charging ‘a la carte’ fees for services not traditionally covered by insurance or Medicare. The extra fees mean greater out-of-pocket costs for consumers. Read…

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Medical Costs Rise 7.8 Percent in 2010 for Family of Four: Milliman

Medical Costs Rise 7.8 Percent in 2010 for Family of Four: Milliman 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Healthcare Financial News Medical costs are on the rise again in 2010. Read the article and then go to the report from Milliman that details the rise in costs for…

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Study says companies expect health reform to raise costs

Study says companies expect health reform to raise costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Many employers are worried that the new healthcare reform will raise the cost of care and that the increased cost will be passed on to employees. Read more. THE ASSOCIATED…

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Increase in health tests, procedures is raising costs in frugal Utah

Increase in health tests, procedures is raising costs in frugal Utah 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The rising cost of healthcare is everywhere. Even in small town communities, where spending tends to be small or limited, people can’t avoid the increase in healthcare costs.  What’s driving…

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Study says US cancer costs almost double in 20 years – but not because of pricey treatments

Study says US cancer costs almost double in 20 years – but not because of pricey treatments 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here’s some news that’s probably not too surprising: Cancer costs have doubled over the past twenty years. As with any serious disease, usually the drugs and the various treatment associated…

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