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Americans Losing Confidence In Healthcare

Americans Losing Confidence In Healthcare 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Confused about healthcare reform? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. It seems that the majority of Americans are also confused. Read the following article and review the survey to find out…

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Majority of Americans confused about health care

Majority of Americans confused about health care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

More than a month after the passing of landmark healthcare reform, Americans are confused more than ever over the legislation; some are down right angry. A recent poll by Kaiser…

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Report says health care will cover more, cost more

Report says health care will cover more, cost more 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent report says that healthcare costs will continue to rise even though landmark reform has been passed. There are some positive points; Medicare premiums are predicted to decrease and…

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Preventive care key to slowing health costs

Preventive care key to slowing health costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Dr. James Proodian Read the latest about health care reform. Wellness and its effects on reducing chronic illness needs to be addressed if we want to start reducing the ever growing cost of health…

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Study: Riskier surgeries for back pain raise costs

Study: Riskier surgeries for back pain raise costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent study reveals that certain surgeries are leading to increased costs without producing better and healthy outcomes.  In fact, the article suggests that certain surgeries may be performed too…

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Employer Healthcare Costs Outpace U.S. Healthcare Spending in 2009

Employer Healthcare Costs Outpace U.S. Healthcare Spending in 2009 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Another article detailing the rise in healthcare costs particularly for small business and individuals. It’s interesting to note that inflation for 2009 was actually negative, yet healthcare costs continued to…

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Caterpillar predicts $100M health care reform cost

Caterpillar predicts $100M health care reform cost 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s a fact that the new healthcare reform will create additional tax burdons for most US companies, including insurance companies. The net result could mean increased premiums or less benefits with…

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New health care law likely to raise benefits costs

New health care law likely to raise benefits costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Healthcare reform. Yahoo! Not so fast! Don’t get excited just yet. While it may be seen as progressive and a monumental task to provide coverage to nearly 32 million uninsured,…

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Study Spotlights Provider Market Power to Negotiate Higher Payment Rates

Study Spotlights Provider Market Power to Negotiate Higher Payment Rates 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Read how physicians and hospitals are joining together to increase their market share and purchasing power to better negotiate more favorable levels of reimbursement. This is a trend to watch,…

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Race Is On to Pin Blame For High Health-Care Costs

Race Is On to Pin Blame For High Health-Care Costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Who’s to blame for rising healthcare costs, insurers or providers, such as doctors or hospitals?  Depending who you ask, either side places the blame on the other.  Whether it’s insurers’…

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