Category Archives: Interesting

How Wal-Mart May Have Just Changed the Game on Health Care…A pretty neat read…

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Alexandra

Once again, the most important health care story of the week didn’t come up in the prime time presidential debates. And no — “Road to Reform” isn’t referring to the oft-overlooked Medicaid program, but more news from the private sector: … Continue reading →

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Californians Struggle To Find Accurate Medical Pricing…my head just nods….

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Alexandra

California residents are having difficulty obtaining accurate price estimates for medical procedures despite a state law requiring hospitals to publish average charges for common procedures on a state website. Barriers To Finding Accurate Pricing Although the law — enacted in … Continue reading →

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Many U.S. Families Struggle to Pay Medical Bills…a really harsh reality…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Alexandra

One-third of Americans are in families that are having trouble paying for health care, a government report released Wednesday shows. Data for the first six months of 2011 found that one in five families has difficulty paying medical bills, one … Continue reading →

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California Hospitals Seek To Treat Fewer Patients Under Federal Overhaul – read more…

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Alexandra

In preparation for reimbursement changes under the federal health reform law, California hospitals are reframing their financial models and seeking to treat fewer patients. Background The federal government currently reimburses hospitals and physicians for treating Medicare and Medi-Cal beneficiaries based … Continue reading →

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Demonstrating Value– Brokers add value to the products they sell…a very good article about us agents!!!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Alexandra

Demonstrating Value– Brokers add value to the products they sell. Granted, telling readers that professional health insurance agents matter fails to achieve the heroic stature of, say, telling a group of tri-corner hat-wearing Tea Party members that Fox News is … Continue reading →

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USDA Ditches Food Pyramid for a Healthy Plate – better health…ya think??

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Alexandra

June 2, 2011 — A colorful four-part plate, with a side dish of dairy, has replaced the 19-year-old food pyramid as the icon of the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The new icon, called “My Plate,” is split into four sections … Continue reading →

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A very cool & simple Timeline: What’s Changing and When – Understanding the Affordable Care Act:

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Alexandra

This link is a very user friendly tool that can quickly and simply run through the changes the Health Insurance Industry is and will be experiencing. Click HERE and enjoy the simplistic stroll that is at your fingertips. Please give … Continue reading →

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What Percentage of Surveyed Physicians in the U.S. Have Adopted Smart Phones?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Alexandra

Eighty-one percent of surveyed U.S. physicians say they have adopted smart phones, according to a new Manhattan Research survey. In 2010, 72% of physicians had adopted smart phones, according to James Avallone, a senior digital health care analyst at Manhattan … Continue reading →

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California Court: Smokers Can Sue Tobacco Companies Over New Illness

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Alexandra

On Thursday, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that smokers can sue tobacco companies after being diagnosed with a disease such as lung cancer, even if the smoker experienced other smoking-related illnesses years earlier. Background In 1998, California passed a … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance in California: A Recent History

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Alexandra

Experts estimate that one-half to two-thirds of California’s 7.3 million uninsured could be covered under the 2010 Affordable Care Act. While details of how this population will be covered are still being worked out, CHCF offers a brief look at … Continue reading →

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