Health Insurance

Why Insurance As We Know It Is Doomed - Forbes

Why Insurance As We Know It Is Doomed Forbes Like Cecchetti, Luft seems to recognize that advances in medical technology make the traditional approach to private health insurance less viable. …

Health reform - Salt Lake Tribune

San Francisco Chronicle

Health reform Salt Lake Tribune Rather, it's about providing health insurance to people younger than 65 who don't have it, either because they can't get it due to pre-existing conditions … Job-insurance link is strainedNews & Observer Obama health reform turns spotlight on CanadaWashington Post Current system is broken but not beyond repairBoston Globe OregonLive.com -The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com -American Chronicle all 732 news articles »

Residents of Michigan Can Now Apply for Aetna Individual Health - Earthtimes
CHICAGO, IL — 08/26/09 — Michigan is one of the states hit hardest by the current recession, proven by its estimated 15 percent unemployment rate — the highest in the country. There are also 1.3 million residents in Michigan without health

Paul S. Boulis, President, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois - MSN Money
CHICAGO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Paul S. Boulis, president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL), announced his retirement today, effective December 31, 2009. In his role as the head of Illinois’ largest health insurance plan

Massachusetts health reform needs ref… - Examiner.com

Massachusetts health reform needs reforming Examiner.com Recently State Senator Moore has filed legislation to create the “Affordable Health Plan” to help small businesses with their health care costs. … and more »

Dillon unveils health coverage legislation - Lansing State Journal
UPDATED 3:36 P.M. - The state employer and a 13-member board appointed by the governor would construct a statewide health insurance plan for all public employees and retirees, under legislation House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, will

Healthcare reform doesn’t have to be … - Christian Science Monitor

Boston Globe

Healthcare reform doesn't have to be a federal trap Christian Science Monitor All told, everyone would be offered opportunities for buying health insurance, including assistance for low-income persons via Medicaid. … Health care Q&AAlbany Times Union It's The Health Insurance Lobby, Stupid!Huffington Post Elderly have their own worries on health overhaulThe Associated Press Education Week News (subscription) -Litchfield County Times -The George Washington University The GW Hatchet all 586 news articles »

Health Compromise to See Changes Befo… - Wall Street Journal

Health Compromise to See Changes Before Vote, House Dems Say Wall Street Journal But Mr. Stark had only scorn for a plan being discussed in the Senate for nonprofit health insurance cooperatives, as an alternative to a federal … and more »

The Future Of (Limited) Employer-Spon… - Progress Illinois

The Future Of (Limited) Employer-Sponsored Health Care Progress Illinois Between 2000 and 2007, EPI found a 5 percentage-point decline in the rate of people who have workplace-sponsored insurance. (And Illinois — which posted a …

Compromise On Obamacare Public Option… - Philadelphia Bulletin

Los Angeles Times

Compromise On Obamacare Public Option Unlikely Philadelphia Bulletin Though President Barack Obama's endeavor to create a public health insurance plan has gone through some changes, … TIME FOR THE ELDERLY TO CHECK OUT?NewsWithViews.com Petrash: We, the people, aren't buying what Democrats are sellingTimes Record News Refreshing, blunt, just in timeBennington Banner PR Newswire (press release) -The University of Alabama Crimson White -Dallas Morning News all 1,674 news articles »

Economic Scene Real Choice? It’s Off … - New York Times

CNBC

Economic Scene Real Choice? It's Off Limits in Health Bills New York Times They would make it far easier for people without an employer plan to get health insurance and would make some modest attempts to nudge the health system … How Competitive Is the Health Insurance Market?Wall Street Journal Blogs Why Congress Should Restrict the Public OptionHuffington Post Legislators to host town hall meetings for health-care reformIndiana Daily Student Washington Post -Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com -Chicago Tribune all 74 news articles »

Women overlooked in health care debate - Midwest Voices
Women (and men who care about women and our future generations) should be involved in the health care debate currently taking place in Washington, D.C., and there are many reasons why. Women’s health care needs are generally greater than men’s

Government must intervene on health-care reform - Gaston Gazette
On Aug. 20, I attended the town hall event held by Congressman Patrick McHenry. As one might expect, more than 95 percent of the discussion centered on the health care reform debate. The congressman indicated he was against the health care reforms