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Affordable Health Insurance Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:51:54 +0100 Canadian Health Insurance Not Good Enough For Premier Canadians receive health insurance through their national government, which is paid for through their taxes. They have the famous socialized medicine often maligned in America. Yet, it turns that some of their politicians choose traveling to USA for surgery. Supporters of healthcare reform have pointed to our neighbors to the north, Canada, as an alternate system. Source:  VitalOne Health Plans Direct, LLC. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:45:11 +0000 Health Insurance Legislation Intends Creating Competing Marketplace The reform to make health insurance premiums affordable for the American public has been a very difficult task that has been tackled by nearly most of the presidents of the past several decades. None of them have succeeded in making serious progress. Now, our lawmakers are very close, yet very far from agreeing on a comprehensive health care reform that will make medical care and insurance premiums accessible and affordable for the public. The reform to make health insurance premiums affordable for the American public has been a very difficult task that has been tackled by nearly most of the presidents of the past several decades. Source:  Armen Hareyan, Washington Post, Evanston Review Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:05:07 +0000 National Survey Shows Children's Health Insurance Lacking Nearly 7 million children in the United States do not have health insurance, according to a new federal survey, and about 25 percent of children who do have health insurance have inadequate coverage. Nearly 7 million children in the United States do not have health insurance, according to a new federal survey, and about 25 percent of children who do have health insurance have inadequate coverage. Source:  Oregon Health & Science University press release, Jan. 10, 2010 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:52:39 +0000 Obama Wants National Health Insurance Exchange President Barack Obama has voiced favor of a US House plan to develop a nationwide health insurance exchange that reportedly will allow people to buy affordable health insurance. Obama’s desire for a national insurance exchange echoes his endorsement of the concept that he made during his 2008 presidential campaign. President Barack Obama has voiced favor of a US House plan to develop a nationwide health insurance exchange that reportedly will allow people to buy affordable Source:  Deborah Mitchell Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:21:56 +0000 Obama promises immediate results from health care reform In an address on Saturday morning, President Obama promises America immediate results from the health care reform bill including insurance companies being required to provide free preventive care and providing care to those with pre-existing conditions. He urges Congress to complete the final bill. As the House and the Senate work to compromise on the final revisions of the health care reform bill, President Obama spoke to America Saturday morning, promising immediate results from health care re Source:  Washington Post, Reuter's, ABC News, New York Times Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:34:14 +0000

 

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance News From Medical News Today Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:51:55 +0100 Videos Examine Debate Over Abortion Debate In Health Reform, International Women's Day The following summarizes selected women's health-related videos. Uncertainty Surrounds 'Stupak Dozen': On Wednesday, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow challenged Rep. Bart Stupak's (D-Mich.) claim that he has about twelve lawmakers who will vote against the Senate health reform bill if it doesn't include more restrictions on abortion coverage... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT Sebelius Attacks Health Insurers, They Fight Back Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius "pleaded with insurance companies on Wednesday to scrap their campaign against President Obama's health care bill and to work with the White House to pass it," The New York Times reports. "Speaking at the annual policy conference of America's Health Insurance Plans, a trade group, Ms... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT Hospitals Cope With Losing Money Kentucky's Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's HealthCare is eliminating 500 jobs this month. The layoffs represent the first large-scale cuts in a Louisville-area hospital system since the recession began. Louisville Courier-Journal: The cuts come because of "lower patient volume and a growing number of uninsured patients brought on by the lingering recession... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT State Overhaul Fears, Rising Costs, Medical School Expansions The New York Times: "The General Assembly became the first state legislature to approve a measure that bucks any effort by President Obama and Congress to carry out a national health care overhaul in individual states." Numerous Democrats joined the Republican majority to support the measure 80-17 in the House of Delegates (3/10)... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT Today's OpEds: Rove On Reconciliation, An Imagined Plea From Kennedy, Vulnerable Hispanics The Trouble With 'Reconciliation' The Wall Street Journal House Democrats would be foolish to trust a process that has deeply alienated the American public. Republicans know that and are determined to make House Democrats think hard about the price they will pay for passing this health-care monstrosity (Karl Rove, 3/11)... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 PDT House Dems Discuss Abortion, Other Non-Budget Issues While Awaiting CBO Score On Health Reform On Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said lawmakers are focusing on resolving issues that fall outside the scope of the budget reconciliation bill -- legislation Democrats are drafting that would include changes to the Senate health reform bill (HR 3590), CQ Today reports... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:00 PDT Health Bill Deal 'Close' Though Some Democrats - And All Republicans - Hold Out Congressional Democrats, reportedly closing in on a final health reform agreement, are seeking to alleviate concerns of reluctant members. The Associated Press: "It will come down to a phenomenal effort by congressional leaders and the White House to win over skittish lawmakers after a year of incendiary debate ... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:00 PDT PhRMA Spends $6.3 Lobbying In Fourth Quarter, Slight Increase From Year Before The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America spent $6.3 million lobbying Congress and other government arms on health care in the fourth quarter of 2009, The Associated Press reports. PhRMA "spent just 2 percent more than the $6.17 million it paid out for lobbying in the year-ago period. The group's members include drug giants Pfizer Inc., Merck & Co... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:00 PDT Does Medicare 'Doughnut Hole' Spur Increase In Foreign Drug Imports? Medill Reports: "Unless federal legislation closes the Medicare coverage gap colloquially known as the 'doughnut hole,' seniors may opt for online drug imports to alleviate steep prescription costs. ... 'As seniors start falling into the doughnut hole, they are going online to find deals on prescription drugs, whether they're based in the U.S... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:00 PDT Survey: Employers Plan To Shift More Health Costs To Workers News outlets report on new trends in health insurance for employers. The Washington Post: "Most big employers plan to shift a larger share of health-care costs to their workers next year, according to a survey to be released Thursday. ... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:00:00 PDT