healthcare costs

How the seemingly largest hospital bill came to be

How the seemingly largest hospital bill came to be 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Read about the world’s largest healthcare bill. By Karen M. Cheung It may be the largest hospital bill ever. Estimated at $9.2 million, including interest, the bill is from Tampa…

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Caterpillar predicts $100M health care reform cost

Caterpillar predicts $100M health care reform cost 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s a fact that the new healthcare reform will create additional tax burdons for most US companies, including insurance companies. The net result could mean increased premiums or less benefits with…

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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 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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