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NewsSenate moves to ensure illegal immigrants don't get federal benefits
As everyone knows at this point, President Obama was heckled with a shouted "You lie!" when he said that his current reform proposal doesn't extend health coverage to illegal immigrants. While such Read more...
Group Health of Seattle's experience undermines co-op argument
While some federal legislators are pointing to healthcare co-ops as a means of expanding healthcare coverage to more Americans, the experience of Seattle's Group Health Cooperative suggests that this Read more...
Plan would tax well-insured to cover uninsured
Here's an idea that is likely to create to a firestorm of criticism from those lucky enough to enjoy health coverage: A growing number of health reform plan leaders on the Hill are considering a plan Read more...
| Press ReleasesHealthSpring Unveils 2012 Medicare Advantage PlansLeading Provider Focuses on Extra Benefits and Low Costs for Members NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- HealthSpring (NYSE:HS), a leading Medicare Advantage plan, today announced its 2012 Medicare Read more >> Satellite Dialysis Enrolls 100 Patients in Innovative Nocturnal Dialysis ProgramRecent Survey by Satellite Healthcare Researchers Shows Nocturnal Dialysis Leads to Improved Quality of Life, Other Benefits for Patients SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Satellite Healthcare, one Read more >> UnitedHealth Group Announces “Optum” Master Brand for Its Health Services BusinessesSingle brand simplifies offerings for the broad health services marketplace MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) today announced that the company’s health services Read more >> HighRoads Data Shows Hospital Employers Are Further Tightening Budgets in Response to Affordable Care Act2011 HealthCare Cost Share for Hospital Employees Increasing to 26 Percent BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A HighRoads survey of hospital industry employers shows 2011 health care costs for both hospital Read more >> New Tool Helps Bring Proven Health Programs to More Older AmericansOnline Assessment Speeds Adoption of Programs for Falls Management, Depression, and More WASHINGTON, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has developed a Read more >> |
