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> More small rural hospitals in Georgia may shutter because of growing uncompensated care costs, reported Georgia Public Broadcasting. Article
> The White House yesterday backed away from a proposal to raise the Medicare eligibility age to 67, The Hill's Healthwatch reported. Article
> Maine Coast Memorial Hospital has helped nearly 1,500 patients obtain 5,708 medications, which have a retail value of roughly $5.7 million, The Bangor Daily News reported. Article
Health Insurance News
> The health reform law will deliver fewer new insurance consumers, according to the latest projection from the Congressional Budget Office. Article
> For post-reform success, nonprofit Florida Blue has embraced retail stores, new care models and insurance exchange participation. Article
And Finally… Your relationship status affects how you treat others. Statement