Category Archives: Health Care
Pres. Obama on point on new health care regulation.
I disagree strongly with those religious institutions and groups, and especially with Republican Congressional leadership, that the President is overstepping his authority and denying anyone of his or her religious freedom, along with a host of other misrepresentations. Besides, about
Pres. Obama on point on new health care regulation.
I disagree strongly with those religious institutions and groups, and especially with Republican Congressional leadership, that the President is overstepping his authority and denying anyone of his or her religious freedom, along with a host of other misrepresentations. Besides, about
Affordable Care Act works. 2.5 million young adults get health insurance.
One of the greatest drains on our health care system is having to give emergency treatment to the uninsured at extremely high costs. The Affordable Care Act’s provision of insuring young adults 19-26 (under certain limits) is a welcome relief
Affordable Care Act works. 2.5 million young adults get health insurance.
One of the greatest drains on our health care system is having to give emergency treatment to the uninsured at extremely high costs. The Affordable Care Act’s provision of insuring young adults 19-26 (under certain limits) is a welcome relief
State insurance regulators threaten to gut the medical loss ratio from health care reform
A special message from Health Care for America Now: State insurance regulators are threatening to gut the new rule in the health reform law that keeps insurance premiums in check. This rule, called the medical loss ratio (MLR), requires insurance
State insurance regulators threaten to gut the medical loss ratio from health care reform
A special message from Health Care for America Now: State insurance regulators are threatening to gut the new rule in the health reform law that keeps insurance premiums in check. This rule, called the medical loss ratio (MLR), requires insurance
Center for Medicare Advocacy Looks at the Affect of Pres. Economic Plan on Medicare
This is an important Alert by the Center for Medicare Advocacy. The Center has reviewed President Obama’s plan for economic growth and deficit reduction, which is structured to pay for the bold Jobs Act, sheds an impartial review of how
Center for Medicare Advocacy Looks at the Affect of Pres. Economic Plan on Medicare
This is an important Alert by the Center for Medicare Advocacy. The Center has reviewed President Obama’s plan for economic growth and deficit reduction, which is structured to pay for the bold Jobs Act, sheds an impartial review of how
Paul Ryan’s new health care voucher for those with employer-based insurance.
Once again, Congressman Paul Ryan comes up with an idea that would hurt American citizens instead of help us. On Tuesday, Rep. Ryan “proposed a plan … that could effectively dismantle the way most Americans get health insurance by reducing
Paul Ryan’s new health care voucher for those with employer-based insurance.
Once again, Congressman Paul Ryan comes up with an idea that would hurt American citizens instead of help us. On Tuesday, Rep. Ryan “proposed a plan … that could effectively dismantle the way most Americans get health insurance by reducing
First Lady’s partnership with nation’s grocers has many benefits.
Amid all the news noise over the debt ceiling and the lack of governing know-how displayed by core Tea Party members of Congress, there is good news for the health of our nation and more. First Lady Michelle Obama meets
First Lady’s partnership with nation’s grocers has many benefits.
Amid all the news noise over the debt ceiling and the lack of governing know-how displayed by core Tea Party members of Congress, there is good news for the health of our nation and more. First Lady Michelle Obama meets
Rep Eric Cantors $350 BN Mediare/Caid Cuts and the 45 thousand who die each year because of no insurance
So now what do Republicans want to do? Rep. Eric Cantor proposes to cut $350 billion from Medicare and Medicaid as a “deal” to agree on the debt ceiling issue. With those kinds of cuts, how many more lives will be
Rep Eric Cantors $350 BN Mediare/Caid Cuts and the 45 thousand who die each year because of no insurance
So now what do Republicans want to do? Rep. Eric Cantor proposes to cut $350 billion from Medicare and Medicaid as a “deal” to agree on the debt ceiling issue. With those kinds of cuts, how many more lives will be
Blue Shield one-time $1.8 million refund pales in comparison to its $3 billion in reserve
iWatch reported today that California’s non-profit health insurer, Blue Shield, will issue a one-time, 1.8 million refund to its policy holders in October. “The $180 million refund from Blue Shield of California may sound like a lot of money, but to customers it’s
Blue Shield one-time $1.8 million refund pales in comparison to its $3 billion in reserve
iWatch reported today that California’s non-profit health insurer, Blue Shield, will issue a one-time, 1.8 million refund to its policy holders in October. “The $180 million refund from Blue Shield of California may sound like a lot of money, but to customers it’s
Connecticut passes “pooling” health care bill!
Last night, the Connecticut Senate approved the SustiNet health care reform bill by a 22 – 14 vote. House Bill 6308, An Act Concerning Healthcare Reform, previously passed the House in an 88 to 48 vote. It now moves to
Connecticut passes “pooling” health care bill!
Last night, the Connecticut Senate approved the SustiNet health care reform bill by a 22 – 14 vote. House Bill 6308, An Act Concerning Healthcare Reform, previously passed the House in an 88 to 48 vote. It now moves to
Kill affordable health care and loose new benefits for those with pre-existing conditions.
Much of Republicans’ rhetoric on the budget deficit — kill Affordable Care Act, replace Medicare with vouchers, etc. — is based on lies. I could be polite and call it “misrepresentations,” but their reasoning as to why it is necessary
Kill affordable health care and loose new benefits for those with pre-existing conditions.
Much of Republicans’ rhetoric on the budget deficit — kill Affordable Care Act, replace Medicare with vouchers, etc. — is based on lies. I could be polite and call it “misrepresentations,” but their reasoning as to why it is necessary
Jane Brickett & New Hampshire Rep. Charlie Bass’ vote to end Meicare.
“When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end Medicare; that was an attack on New Hampshire families like mine.” That’s what Jane Brickett had to say about Bass’s vote to kill Medicare. Jane Brickett is a Social Worker in New Hampshire’s North
Jane Brickett & New Hampshire Rep. Charlie Bass’ vote to end Meicare.
“When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end Medicare; that was an attack on New Hampshire families like mine.” That’s what Jane Brickett had to say about Bass’s vote to kill Medicare. Jane Brickett is a Social Worker in New Hampshire’s North
If GOP cuts Medicare/Caid & Affordable Care Act, what’s a voucher going to do?
Everyday, we’re bombarded with the GOP’s style of “Chicken Little” politics: Medicare is killing us. Medicaid is killing us. The Affordable Care Act/Obamacare is killing us! And if they don’t, Social Security will kill us! We’re all going to die
If GOP cuts Medicare/Caid & Affordable Care Act, what’s a voucher going to do?
Everyday, we’re bombarded with the GOP’s style of “Chicken Little” politics: Medicare is killing us. Medicaid is killing us. The Affordable Care Act/Obamacare is killing us! And if they don’t, Social Security will kill us! We’re all going to die
The ‘public option’ in forefront of state’s health reform debate
The debate on the public option has not gone away. The question is will we be able to come up with something somewhere in the middle. or, at least something that will provide insurance coverage that small businesses can afford.
The ‘public option’ in forefront of state’s health reform debate
The debate on the public option has not gone away. The question is will we be able to come up with something somewhere in the middle. or, at least something that will provide insurance coverage that small businesses can afford.
Don’t go to Hospital W/O a Personal Hospital Coordinator
OK, this is another “You won’t believe what happened to me while visiting a close relative in the hospital” post. No doubt, you’re starting to wonder is this some sort of therapy for me. Maybe it is; or maybe not.
Don’t go to Hospital W/O a Personal Hospital Coordinator
OK, this is another “You won’t believe what happened to me while visiting a close relative in the hospital” post. No doubt, you’re starting to wonder is this some sort of therapy for me. Maybe it is; or maybe not.
Privacy in the OR waiting room. There is none.
Last week I wrote a post about the awkwardness I encountered in a hospital OR waiting room. I remedied that by watching an episode of the Last Enemy. There was just enough suspense and drama to keep my attention from
Privacy in the OR waiting room. There is none.
Last week I wrote a post about the awkwardness I encountered in a hospital OR waiting room. I remedied that by watching an episode of the Last Enemy. There was just enough suspense and drama to keep my attention from
Why are conservatives in such a snit about women?
The conservative and right-wing campaign against women is spiraling out of control. Lawmakers at the federal and state level seem to be determined to turn back the clock to a time before the suffrage movement was even thought of. Proposed
Why are conservatives in such a snit about women?
The conservative and right-wing campaign against women is spiraling out of control. Lawmakers at the federal and state level seem to be determined to turn back the clock to a time before the suffrage movement was even thought of. Proposed
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