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Why Health Care Costs Keep Rising: What You Need to Know

Why Health Care Costs Keep Rising: What You Need to Know 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

ABC News By HUMA KHAN The below article provides some insights as to why healthcare costs continue to rise. Check it out! Republicans and Democrats may disagree on what a…

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Healthcare Costs Rise, According to S&P Indices

Healthcare Costs Rise, According to S&P Indices 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Healthcare Financial Management Association Healthcare costs continue to rise. Even though the rate of increase may have slowed, costs nonetheless continue to rise. The average per capita cost of healthcare…

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Health care's hidden costs: $363 billion

Health care's hidden costs: $363 billion 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Consumers beware of the hidden or extra costs associated with healthcare not covered by insurance or traditional Medicare. A recent article states that consumers are paying even more than was…

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Retirement confidence falls to all-time low

Retirement confidence falls to all-time low 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent survey reveals that most Americans still don’t save enough for retirement. If the facts are correct, it appears that the majority of Americans will be working well past…

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Medical bankruptcies a continuing problem, study finds

Medical bankruptcies a continuing problem, study finds 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

A recent survey reveals that medical bankruptcies continue to plague families in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe Kay Lazar, Globe Staff The 2006 Massachusetts law that required nearly everyone to buy…

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From the Hospital to Bankruptcy Court

From the Hospital to Bankruptcy Court 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

It’s not clear how many people nationwide file for bankruptcy due to medical bills, but onething is for certain, the number appears to be rising. Read the following article from…

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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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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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Medical bills prompt more than 60 perecent of U.S. bankruptcies

Medical bills prompt more than 60 perecent of U.S. bankruptcies 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

  Another interesting article about the increase in bankruptcies as a result of medical bills. HEALTH By Theresa Tamkins This year, an estimated 1.5 million Americans will declare bankruptcy. Many…

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