Sequestration Will Be Hazardous To Our Health
MSNBC reports on the devestating effects the sequestration cuts could have on health not only in the United States but also health throughout the world.
Fewer Pennsylvanians Recieved Medical Assistance This Past Year
Nearly 55,000 fewer Pennsylvanians were getting medical assistance in December 2012 compared with July, according to a new state Department of Public Welfare report, in many cases as an apparent side effect of the elimination of another program.
Health insurers to give rebates to consumers and employers this year; totaling more than $1B
They will do so under a provision of the federal health overhaul that forces them to offer refunds if they don’t spend enough of the premium dollars they take in on health care.
National doctor panels recommend fewer tests for patients
This important move will affect the way care is delivered nationwide.
Health care repeal would have far-reaching effect
Among those set to implement the law, insurers would have to ditch changes to their businesses designed to bring in millions of new customers. Provisions that have already gone into effect, including letting children stay on their parents’ insurance plans until they turn 26, would no longer be required.
Poll: Voters want Supreme Court to overturn Obama healthcare plan
A new poll shows that most voters want the Supreme Court to overturn President Obama’s health care law, with opposition and support falling largely along party lines.
Obama Administration shuts down long-term care program
Federal officials on Friday effectively shut down part of the health care law that would have helped consumers cover some long-term-care costs, saying they could not find a way to make it work financially.
PA health care associations comment on ambulatory surgical centers report
Ambulatory surgery centers in PA remained financially health this past year, says the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council. But, responds the Hospital and Healthsystem Assocation of PA, there are still questions about the ability of many people being able to maintain access to health care.
Health care fund helps local retirees
Health care program helps local retirees by reimbursing the companies who hire them for money spent in benefits.
Few health insurance options as prices rise
There is a growing number of uninsured Americans due to the climb in health insurance prices.