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New California health insurance rates unveiled
Amid anxiety over rising costs from the federal healthcare law, California received better-than-expected insurance rates for a new state-run marketplace, but many consumers still won't be spared from sharply higher premiums. Three years after...
Tags: Justice System, Health Insurance, Healthcare Provider, Judges, Barack Obama
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If this health plan is 'socialism,' we need more of it
So this is what socialism looks like: Private companies competing for people's business in an open marketplace. Californians got their first glimpse Thursday of what insurers plan to charge for coverage to be offered next year to about 5 million state...
Tags: Consumers, Health Care Reform (2009), Health Insurance, Healthcare Policies, Healthcare Provider
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ConnectiCare Becomes Second Insurer To Propose Rates For Public Exchange
The Hartford CourantConnectiCare Benefits Inc. submitted its proposed rates for individual and small-group health plans that will be sold starting in October on the state's public health exchange, Access Health CT, for coverage next year. ConnectiCare is proposing a base...Tags: Tolland (Tolland, Connecticut), Litchfield (Litchfield, Connecticut), Windham (Windham, Connecticut), New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut)
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Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
ReutersBOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill to expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined by the Affordable Care Act, setting up a showdown with the state's Republican governor, who...Tags: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Government Health Care, Executive Branch, Justice System, Health Care Reform (2009)
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California reveals prices for health insurance under Obamacare
ReutersBy Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES, May 23 (Reuters) - California unveiled prices on Thursday that consumers will pay for a selection of health plans offered through the state under the Affordable Care Act, providing a glimpse into how health care reform...Tags: Government Health Care, Consumers, Health Care Reform (2009), Henry A Waxman, Health Insurance
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LETTER: State Must Untie Advanced Practice Nurses’ Hands
With 400,000 new patients expected to enroll in health insurance plans in Connecticut under the Affordable Care Act, it's imperative for the legislature to pass a measure to untie the hands of advanced practice registered nurses to allow them to keep...Tags: Nursing, Drugs and Medicines, General Practitioners, Health and Medical Professionals
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Maine lawmakers, governor in stand-off on Medicaid expansion
ReutersBy Dave Sherwood BOWDOINHAM, Maine, May 23 (Reuters) - Maine's Democratic-controlled legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would expand access to its Medicaid program as outlined by the Affordable Care Act, setting up a showdown with the state's...Tags: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Government Health Care, Executive Branch, Justice System, Democratic Party
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California picks 13 health plans for state-run insurance market
After weeks of negotiations, California said it has selected 13 health plans for a new state-run insurance marketplace where as many as 5 million people will shop for coverage next year. Officials at Covered California, the state agency implementing the...
Tags: Consumers, Health Insurance, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Net Inc., Cigna Corporation
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DEALTALK-Hospital firms say research tie-ups can clinch takeovers
Reuters* Health care legislation causing more joint ventures * Partnerships are helping with acquisition strategy * More premier research centers willing to partner By Jessica Toonkel NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - Hospital companies that tie up with top...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Healthcare Provider, Duke University
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UnitedHealth, Aetna and Cigna opt out of California insurance exchange
Some prominent health insurers, including industry giant UnitedHealth Group Inc., are not participating in California's new state-run health insurance market, possibly limiting the number of choices for millions of consumers. UnitedHealth, the nation'...
Tags: Government Health Care, Health Insurance, Healthcare Policies, Healthcare Provider, Earnings Forecasts
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Coordinated Health names new CFO
Coordinated Health, the Lehigh Valley specialty health care provider, has named Patty Bokanyi its chief financial officer. She joined Coordinated Health more than a year ago, and has an extensive multidisciplinary background in supply chain management,...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Corporate Officers, Lehigh University
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Fast food calories are more than you think
Knowledge is power. Or in this case, a healthier meal. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts and Connecticut Departments of Public Health found that adults and teens eating at fast-food restaurants significantly underestimate...
Tags: Burger King, Lifestyle and Leisure, Health, Dining and Drinking, Restaurants
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