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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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Employers’ Medical Costs to Rise in 2011

Employers’ Medical Costs to Rise in 2011 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Looks like medical costs are expected to trend well above inflation for 2011. In addition, consumer out-of-pocket costs have increased as employers continue to shift the cost onto employees. Medical…

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Study says US cancer costs almost double in 20 years – but not because of pricey treatments

Study says US cancer costs almost double in 20 years – but not because of pricey treatments 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here’s some news that’s probably not too surprising: Cancer costs have doubled over the past twenty years. As with any serious disease, usually the drugs and the various treatment associated…

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Health Costs Are Crushing Small Businesses

Health Costs Are Crushing Small Businesses 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

WSJ. – The Magazine from the Wall Street Journal By MARY LANDRIEU Read about Senator Landrieu and her commitment to small business owners to make health care more affordable to…

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