Healthcare Reform

Changes to the Affordable Care Act

Changes to the Affordable Care Act 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

This week President Trump made the first move to begin the replacement of the Affordable Care Act. By issuing this executive order, this will drive immediate compliance. However, it will…

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The Affordable Care Act after Six years

The Affordable Care Act after Six years 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Excellent summary from the Kaiser Family Foundation that clears up some of the confusion around where the Affordable Care Act fits in the overall healthcare system By Drew Altman, president and…

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This Could Be the Obamacare Outcome we've All Been Waiting For

This Could Be the Obamacare Outcome we've All Been Waiting For 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

This often-overlooked long-term goal of Obamacare may be finding the mark according to this latest study from the American Cancer Society. The third open enrollment period for the Affordable Care…

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The Hospital-Dependent Patient

The Hospital-Dependent Patient 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

By PAULINE W. CHEN, M.D. Interesting piece about the unintended cost and consequences of hospital re-admissions.  Spectacular advances in medical science have led to a growing population of patients who…

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The battle of the anecdotes: Gird yourself for Obamacare’s newest fight

The battle of the anecdotes: Gird yourself for Obamacare’s newest fight 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

By Sarah Kliff Below is an interesting piece by Sarah Kliff on how the Affordable Care Act is changing the American health-care system — and being changed by it. At this…

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Health Law Pricing and the Exchanges

Health Law Pricing and the Exchanges 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Implementation of several of the largest changes for Health Care Reform will take place in 2014. One major step is the creation of the Health Care Exchanges that will enable consumers…

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The Future of U.S. Health Care

The Future of U.S. Health Care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

What Is a Hospital? An Insurer? Even a Doctor? All the Lines in the Industry Are Starting to Blur. By ANNA WILDE MATHEWS Call it the united state of health…

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Americans Losing Confidence In Healthcare

Americans Losing Confidence In Healthcare 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Confused about healthcare reform? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. It seems that the majority of Americans are also confused. Read the following article and review the survey to find out…

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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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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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