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Consumer group says spending caps in national healthcare law will bring relief to people seeking medical care

Consumer group says spending caps in national healthcare law will bring relief to people seeking medical care 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

There could be relief for out-of pocket costs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the act, out-of-pocket costs will be capped at a certain dollar amount.  Hopefully, this will…

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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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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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Statistics: Who Visits the Emergency Room? 20 Percent of Americans, Insured or Not

Statistics: Who Visits the Emergency Room? 20 Percent of Americans, Insured or Not 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Here are some interesting facts about who visits the ER from The New York Times. One interesting fact to take note of, people with private insurance visit the ER almost…

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Workshop warns business to brace for surging health care costs

Workshop warns business to brace for surging health care costs 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Will the new healthcare reform act be beneficial to patients at the cost of being harmful to business? The jury is still out, but onething is for certain, costs will…

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When Choosing Health Care, Know What You’ll Owe

When Choosing Health Care, Know What You’ll Owe 150 150 Medical Cost Advocate

Buyer beware! Most people don’t realize just how much out-of-pocket spending a healthplan may cost them until they become seriously ill or are hospitalized. The below article sheds light on…

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