$634 billion and counting
looking at OVERALL health care costs as an isolated statistic is not helpful and in most cases, is detrimental to…
Anthem Blue Cross pays $1 million fine for dropping sick subscribers
No one should be denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions or dropped from coverage because the are ill and use…
Hospitals must pay bills like all businesses
Real Health Reform will require real insurance reform first followed by a series of additional steps to stop the financial…
Americans (patients) need to decide their role in Real Health Reform
Like many, it seems the something for nothing philosophy is alive and well among our population. Bottom line, Americans seem…
The health insurance reform debate begins anew
We need bold innovation that recognizes the need for market solutions (such as Medicare Advantage) but also is willing to…
Costs forcing many Americans to delay or decline medical care
We are all familiar with the terms insured and uninsured. However, perhaps the fastest growing group in America might be…
California lawmakers considering health insurance reform bill
Governor Schwarzenegger keeps trying and we hope he “will be back” to finish the job. Insurance should be accessible and…
Gender can cost you in individual health insurance
Isn’t this sad? Apparently, being a woman in California means you pay more for health insurance, even though women are…
What about the Underinsured?
The number of underinsured U.S. adults—that is, people who have health coverage that does not adequately protect them from high…
Survey indicates number of underinsured Americans increased by almost 60 percent in 2007
"number of adults nationwide who have health insurance, but face financial risk due to high out-of-pocket expenses -- known as…