healthcare advocacy

More Americans oppose health-care law, but few want a total repeal

More Americans oppose health-care law, but few want a total repeal 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

The nation still appears divided over the Affordable Care Act.  According to the below Washington Post article, a recent poll by ABC shows an even split over those in favor…

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Single Payer System Takes Center Stage in Vermont

Single Payer System Takes Center Stage in Vermont 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like single payer healthcare coverage is very much alive in Vermont.  Even though the national public outcry over a single payer system, deemed as socialized medicine, is very much…

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Va. Judge Says Healthcare Reform Law Is Unconstitutional

Va. Judge Says Healthcare Reform Law Is Unconstitutional 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

HFMA Could be trouble for the Obama administration and Healhcare in general if the December 12 ruling by Federal Judge Hudson is upheld.  Whatever the decision, 2011 will prove to…

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Federal health care site arrived July 1

Federal health care site arrived July 1 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Guess what became available July 1st 2010? A federal government website that gives consumers access to all the various health insurance plans. Eventually, the site will give consumers a list of…

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NEW REPORT: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect 15 Million Uninsured Young Adults?

NEW REPORT: How Will The Affordable Care Act Affect 15 Million Uninsured Young Adults? 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here’s some good news! According to a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund, the majority of young adults uninsured in America could gain health insurance coverage by 2014.  Looks like…

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What's Happening To Your Health Plan?

What's Happening To Your Health Plan? 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s open enrollment season regarding health plans and 2011 benefits. While no one is sure how the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act will play out, one thing is for certain…

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Health Insurers Plan Hikes

Health Insurers Plan Hikes 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Expect more premium increases and greater out-of-pocket expenses beginning October 1st as insurers begin to roll out their plans to employers for January 1. Health insurers say they plan to…

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U.S. workers paying 14% more in health care costs

U.S. workers paying 14% more in health care costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like healthcare costs continue to rise. Is there any help for employees and consumers who are getting stuck with larger out-of-pocket expenses? The Star Ledger – on line Strained…

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Report: Health costs burden rests on workers’ shoulders

Report: Health costs burden rests on workers’ shoulders 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s a fact, health care costs continue to increase.  Insurers are raising premiums while offering less comprehensive coverage. To complicate matters, many employers are putting price before quality when searching…

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Reform Could Accelerate Shift to High-Deductible Plans

Reform Could Accelerate Shift to High-Deductible Plans 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

There may be hope for consumer directed high deductible plans afterall. Read the following article to learn more. By Charlotte Huff, Workforce Week Magazine High-deductible plans, with or without an…

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