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Too Little on What Controls Costs
Too Little on What Controls Costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Robert Reich’s comment stating the President’s speech should have been clearer about how his plan will contain future costs was right on the mark. See his blog posting below. More…

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Health
Health 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Believe it or not bankruptcies as a result of medical bills increased by nearly 50 percent, from  2001 to 2007. Most of those who filed for bankruptcy were middle-class, well-educated…

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Insurers point finger at fees
Insurers point finger at fees 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Online Attend any town hall meetings over healthcare lately? It should be no surprise that a hot topic of discussion is the outrageous and exorbitant medical charges…

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A Guide Through a Medical Wilderness
A Guide Through a Medical Wilderness 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

  As the government churns through health care reform, the media has realized that consumers can negotiate their health care with doctors and hospitals.  The article indicates that it is best…

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Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises
Insured, but Bankrupted by Health Crises 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Health advocates warn of the dangers of the underinsured – the millions of Americans who have a basic form of health insurance, but not enough to cover a chronic or catastrophic illness.…

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How to Cut Your Doctor Bill
How to Cut Your Doctor Bill 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

J. Roberts Looking to reduce your out-of-pocket expense on your medical bills?  Read the article posted in Forbes Magazine about reducing medical expenses through negotiations.  As the article states, the…

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US Out-Of-Pocket Health Costs Up 34% In 3 Years
US Out-Of-Pocket Health Costs Up 34% In 3 Years 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

More information detailing the rising cost of healthcare with less coverage provided.  The average worker receives no more benefits in 2008 than he or she did in 2004. In fact,…

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Health insurance premiums increase for the healthcare industry |
Health insurance premiums increase for the healthcare industry | 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

 Healthcare premiums are on the rise in 2009 and, no surprise, the costs continue to shift to consumers.  More and more individuals and families are facing greater healthcare premiums and less coverage…

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Senate Report Finds Insurers Wrongfully Charged Consumers Billions
Senate Report Finds Insurers Wrongfully Charged Consumers Billions 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Another in the continuing series of reports about routine underpayment of health care for out of network coverage by the insurance industry.  Consumers need an Advocate to help reduce health care bills.…

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Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009
Health-Care Costs Rise for 2009 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Washington Post – Online Medical costs continue to rise for American’s, even those with Health Insurance. The latest report from the health care consulting firm Milliman puts the cost at $17,000…

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