Monthly Archives: March 2012

Insurance Premiums in California Could Jump by 20%, Filings Show….oouch!!!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Alexandra

In California, health insurance premiums are expected to increase by as much as 20% in coming months, according to insurer filings submitted to federal and state agencies. Planned Rate Hikes Insurers that have filed rate increases with the California Department … 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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