Lets get on with it already…
Obama’s victory yesterday should solidify the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its full implementation by 2014 but Republicans still vow to do everything they can to stall some parts of the...
View ArticleBack to Business – Obama and Boehner vow to work together.
President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) both state they are”willing to work together” to try and avoid the “financial cliff” of mandated spending cuts, which includes the includes the...
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A DEBACLE OF REGULATIONS
I am concerned with the over regulation we are experiencing in health care. And not just in the government sector but in the private business sector, as well. My statement is not politically...
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Insurance Companies set to raise premiums as much as 25% but pay providers...
Reports are showing that major insurance companies across the nation are set to raise their premiums 18-25% by February of 2o13. Consumer advocates say its to help boost their profits while we...
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Do you know how your health plan works?
According to a recent survey, most people who have a high deductible health plan were unaware they could be receiving preventive care, such as an annual physicals or well woman at no cost. Consumer...
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Insurers cutting reimbursement for some elective surgeries to help cut costs.
Gone is the day of excessive or unnecessary procedures/surgeries. Insurers are moving towards cutting or greatly reducing their reimbursement for elective surgeries, such as elective early deliveries...
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What do you do when you have less money to spend?
Most of us use the same logic. If you have less money in your budget to spend, you cut costs. You tighten your belt and do away with luxury items and figure out ways to stretch your dollars. I...
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States are beginning talks on Medicaid Expansion.
Many states are beginning official sessions on how to successful implement Medicaid Expansion, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA plans to expand Medicaid benefits to people who earn...
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Why are providers constantly being targeted as the bad guy?
I have just read an article that has me incensed! It has been my opinion over the last 10 years that there is a hidden agenda to make providers out to be the bad guy when it comes to “skyrocketing...
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Heads-Up on Medicare Changes – Everything Else Will Follow Suit
It is important that we all pay attention to the changes being implemented to our current Medicare system, as it will impact healthcare in American, regardless of whether you are currently on Medicare,...
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You might see a 2% cut in Medicare reimbursement on Monday.
Nearly $1 trillion in mandatory across-the-board budget cuts were delayed in January until today by Obama, which was negotiated by Vice-President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell...
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2% Medicare Cut effective April 1, 2013
The 2% cut to Medicare reimbursement is part of the first installment of the nearly $1 trillion mandated across-the-board cuts that President Obama signed an order to initiate on Friday, March 1, 2013....
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Special Alert CMS announces details on implementing sequestration cuts to Medicare claims The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the following message today regarding Medicare...
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A shortage of physicians?
It seems we may have a shortage of primary care providers come January 1, 2014. In the state of California, it is expected that there will be between 1.7 million to 3 million new people enter the...
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Why would the IRS need to look at your medical records?
Why would IRS agents want to look at people’s medical records? A “John Doe” company in California has filed a class action lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for allegedly accessing over 60...
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Doctor’s Don’t Hand out Bitter Pills
I am a champion for professional medical providers, which means any person that takes care of you when you are sick or helps you with your overall health. I want to make sure they aren’t lumped into...
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More Employers wanting Value Based Health Plans
The results of a recent survey funded by the Commonwealth Fund and California Health Care Foundation shows more employers are wanting to switch to Value-Based Health Plans. It makes sense that...
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More Employers looking for Value Based Health Plans.
The results of a recent survey funded by the Commonwealth Fund and California Health Care Foundation shows more employers are wanting to switch to Value-Based Health Plans. It makes sense that...
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