Worker’s insurance contributions rose more than premiums increased
While healthcare premiums for family health insurance increased by just 3 percent last year, worker’s contributions increased by 14 percent, a survey shows.
Survey shows less than half of Americans favor health care reform law
43 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Federal law, while 45 percent have an unfavorable opinion, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation survey.
Health Care a Major Factor for Elections
80% of voters say health care is “very” or “extremely” important” to them in November’s mid-term elections.
Health Reform Could Cause Increase in ER Visits
Hospitals anticipate increased volumes in the ER as a result of the Healthcare Reform.
Pittsburgh Steeler Pairs up with Doctor to Improve Healthcare for Poor
Pittsburgh Steeler, Deshea Townsend, pairs up with Altoona doctor, Zane Gates, to promote better healthcare for the poor.
Health premiums could rise 17 % for young adults
“Under the health care overhaul, young adults who buy their own insurance will carry a heavier burden of the medical costs of older Americans – a shift expected to raise insurance premiums for young people when the plan takes full effect.”
Brown wins Mass, Threatens Healthcare Overhaul in Senate
Scott Brown’s decisive Senate victory in Massachusetts has cost Democrats their razor-thin advantage.
U.S. Rep. Sestak (D): We need to put anxieties to rest
Rep. Sestak examines, among other things, the “debate about the debate itself.”
U.S. Rep. Dent (R): I’ll listen to Obama’s plan
There are scores of healthcare reform stories out there, readers. Today, HealthPoint will let you know what people from both sides are saying.
Free clinics called a “lifeline” for those who have lost health insurance
Thousands are visiting free clinics to receive healthcare, but worry because the clinics cannot provide a variety of services.