Category Archives: Health Insurance Reform
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
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
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.
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
HHS PR: States Can Apply for $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 24, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases Second round of HHS grants will continue to help support and incentivize States in
HHS PR: States Can Apply for $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 24, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Fight Health Premium Increases Second round of HHS grants will continue to help support and incentivize States in
Fear/Loathing Over Public Option in Insurance Capital of the World
Must Read: ANALYSIS: Fear and Loathing Over a Public Insurance Option in Hartford by Wendell Potter | February 14th is more than Valentine’s Day in Hartford CT, a city known as the “insurance capital of the world.” Connecticut lawmakers will
Fear/Loathing Over Public Option in Insurance Capital of the World
Must Read: ANALYSIS: Fear and Loathing Over a Public Insurance Option in Hartford by Wendell Potter | February 14th is more than Valentine’s Day in Hartford CT, a city known as the “insurance capital of the world.” Connecticut lawmakers will
A Deeper Look at GOP H.R. 3 Redefining Rape
Yesterday, I wrote about House Resolution 3, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion, from a perspective of the House GOP leadership straw-grasping in a bad effort to go after the President, pick at the Affordable Care Act and attack the Roe Decision (1973),
A Deeper Look at GOP H.R. 3 Redefining Rape
Yesterday, I wrote about House Resolution 3, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion, from a perspective of the House GOP leadership straw-grasping in a bad effort to go after the President, pick at the Affordable Care Act and attack the Roe Decision (1973),
House GOP Res 3 Eliminates Health Coverage to Victims of Incest, Date Rape
The new Republican leadership in the House seem to be unclear about what it means to govern for the sake of the people. There was a roar and a clamor to “fix” Washington, cut spending, promote job and economic growth and
House GOP Res 3 Eliminates Health Coverage to Victims of Incest, Date Rape
The new Republican leadership in the House seem to be unclear about what it means to govern for the sake of the people. There was a roar and a clamor to “fix” Washington, cut spending, promote job and economic growth and
Health Care Repeal Impact on Ohio’s 8th District
If you live in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, represented by Speaker of the House John Boehner (R), and you’re wondering what to do on a cold Sunday morning — check out the analysis of what your district — that means
Health Care Repeal Impact on Ohio’s 8th District
If you live in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District, represented by Speaker of the House John Boehner (R), and you’re wondering what to do on a cold Sunday morning — check out the analysis of what your district — that means
What House GOP Members Are Not Saying About Repealing Health Care Law
Connecticut, like many other states, is facing a tough economic road ahead. Like the rest of America, we are bombarded with frequent sound bites from the GOP of why repealing the Affordable Care Act is in our best interest. The
What House GOP Members Are Not Saying About Repealing Health Care Law
Connecticut, like many other states, is facing a tough economic road ahead. Like the rest of America, we are bombarded with frequent sound bites from the GOP of why repealing the Affordable Care Act is in our best interest. The
GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress
Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is
GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress
Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is
Repeal Health Care: A Game of Chance with American Lives
The Affordable Care Act is saving this woman’s life but some Republicans want to repeal the Act.
Repeal Health Care: A Game of Chance with American Lives
The Affordable Care Act is saving this woman’s life but some Republicans want to repeal the Act.
Boehner and McConnell. Time to Practice What you Preach.
For two years, GOP leaders in Congress have fought tooth and nail to oppose health care reform. They did their best to prevent tens of millions without coverage access to health insurance, decrying any effort to help citizens as “socialist,”
Boehner and McConnell. Time to Practice What you Preach.
For two years, GOP leaders in Congress have fought tooth and nail to oppose health care reform. They did their best to prevent tens of millions without coverage access to health insurance, decrying any effort to help citizens as “socialist,”
“I’m from Missouri. You’ve got to show me.”
The plight of Rutgers Freshman Tyler Clementi who took his life after having his intimate moments secretly taped and posted online is not just an issue for the LGBT community. It is an issue for us all. CBS news reported
“I’m from Missouri. You’ve got to show me.”
The plight of Rutgers Freshman Tyler Clementi who took his life after having his intimate moments secretly taped and posted online is not just an issue for the LGBT community. It is an issue for us all. CBS news reported
Healthcare.Gov. Get the Facts and Not Fiction
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched HealthCare.gov in both English and Spanish. And it just got better! On October 1, valuable information about insurance pricing and benefits was added to the website. If we need to purchase individual or small
Healthcare.Gov. Get the Facts and Not Fiction
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched HealthCare.gov in both English and Spanish. And it just got better! On October 1, valuable information about insurance pricing and benefits was added to the website. If we need to purchase individual or small
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