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A recent story on CNN Money mentioned that states could face a $12 billion shortfall if Congress doesn’t pass a bill to help them out. Four states in particular will see shortfalls in money of more than $1 billion each. While this is a scary figure, especially with the way the economy is working, it [...]
I predict you’re going to be seeing more of this type of thing over the next year, and it’s probably about time. There’s a battle going on in the lower New York state area between Empire Blue Cross and a hospital group calling itself the Stellaris Health Network, which is a joint venture of four [...]
Health care took a major beating last year in this country. Sure, I understand that the first thing the President should have concentrated on is the economy, most specifically jobs. I also understand what his position was on health care. I don’t know that either he or the Democrats in Congress explained well enough what [...]
Did you think we were done talking about health care? A report came out this week saying that, on average, Medicare Advantage plans across the country had gone up an average of 14.2% over the past year. Although my first response is “yawn”, because I’m used to seeing those kinds of jumps o a regular [...]
A recent survey conducted by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) asked hospitals what was the most important thing for them to do in 2010. The number one response was to cut costs. As soon as my mind saw that, one word immediately popped into my head: “Still?” Many people believe hospitals are making money hand over [...]
This is a guest post by Mary Ward We’re all looking for simple ways to save money. And, for most of us, healthcare has been one of the costs rising the fastest. Since healthcare insurance is one of the items that families rely on most, we’re often faced with just accepting cost increases as they [...]
