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Healthcare Reform With Pre-Existing Conditions: Wait 6 Months For Insurance? -
 - Yamileth Medina (710)    
Yamileth Medina  
The Democrats' healthcare reform bill has been touted as the solution for Americans with pre-existing conditions that make them "uninsurable" in the eyes of private health insurance companies. Normally, underwriters for health insurance plans consider consumers with serious health problems as too... ( added 1 day 14 hours ago.) |
Differences Between The Republican and Democratic Healthcare Reform Bills -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
The Republican Party has spent the past several months serving as vocal opposition to the healthcare reform bills supported by the Barack Obama administration and Democratic members of Congress. During that time, they have seen success in influencing public opinion. However, many were frustrated... ( added 4 days 14 hours ago.) |
Is Abortion Going To Stop Healthcare Reform In Its Tracks? -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
Healthcare reform seems to be moving along in Congress. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appears to have a majority of Democratic representatives on board, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is on his way to getting 60 votes in the Senate. However, there is one major issue that has the... ( added 4 days 17 hours ago.) |
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Will Healthcare Reform Cost Democrats Congress? -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
The Democratic party has made comprehensive healthcare reform its top priority this year. A majority of Democrats in the House of Representatives are backing Speaker Nancy Pelosi's proposal. One of its provisions is the creation of a government-run insurance plan, otherwise known as a public... ( added 4 days 21 hours ago.) |
Is Consumer-Directed Healthcare The Solution to Insurance Costs? -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
The cost of health insurance has rocketed over the years. Many have cited the increased the use of health care services as a reason. As a result, any form of healthcare reform must reduce spending. Some people fear that a public option run by the government would lead to rationed care and... ( added 5 days 18 hours ago.) |
Surprising Winners and Losers in the House's Healthcare Reform Bill -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
Nancy Pelosi has finally released the House of Representatives' version of the mammoth healthcare reform bill, which costs almost $900 billion. While this is by no means the end of the debate (the bill still has to be reconciled with the Senate's differing proposal), some of the dust has now... ( added 8 days 15 hours ago.) |
Melrose Place and Med Schools: Cost Passed On To Health Insurance -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
While flipping channels, I came across an episode of the new Melrose Place series. Surprisingly, a plot line in the episode made me think about the cost of health care in America. One of the main characters, Lauren Bishop, is a student in medical school. She is dedicated to medicine and excels in... ( added 10 days 13 hours ago.) |
How Ted Kennedy's Replacement Is Impacting Healthcare Reform -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
Several months ago, Senator Edward M. Kennedy (often referred to as Ted) passed away. Oft-referred to as a "liberal lion", he was one of the Senate's major supporters of healthcare reform and express vociferous support for the public option. His temporary replacement, Paul G. Kirk Jr. has taken... ( added 10 days 13 hours ago.) |
Personalized Health Insurance Plans In Danger From Reform -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
One major objection to the healthcare reform bill making its way through Congress is that it may have a chilling effect on medical innovation. Advances in genetic testing have led to personalized health insurance plans that take an individual's genetic makeup into account when prescribing... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
States Can Opt Out of Public Option Health Insurance Plans -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
There has been much speculation over the possible inclusion of a public option in the healthcare reform bill. Despite the controversy, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid plans to ensure that a government-run health insurance program, intended to compete with private health insurance plans, is... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
Diabetes Drug Might Be Weight Loss Solution; Will Insurance Cover It? -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
A recent study gives some hope to the millions of people struggling with maintaining a healthy weight. Although few health insurers directly base their coverage decisions on a person's weight, obesity often leads to other health problems that will cause premiums to skyrocket. Sometimes, these... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
How To Eliminate Waste In U.S. Health Care -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
Most people have a suspicion that a significant portion of healthcare costs in America are wasted. Now, a new report from Thomson Reuters has proven them right. Almost one-third of medical expenditures each year, up to $850 million, is wasted on things such as unnecessary care, disorganized... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
Employers Mandated To Provide Health Insurance Plan? Maybe Not -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
The newest wrinkle in healthcare reform comes from the Senate. There has been much speculation on the possibility of an employer mandate, which would require that businesses of a certain size offer a health insurance plan to their employees--considered by some as a surefire way to get more... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
Insurance Companies: Flip-Floppers on Health Care Reform -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
One of the strangest aspects of this health care debate has been the role of insurers. Shortly after President Obama was sworn into office, the industry and it's lobbyists (through the group America's Health Care Plans) pledged to support healthcare reform. Even though it would cut into their... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
Hollywood Promotes Health Care Reform; Will It Work? -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
After months of debate over healthcare reform, celebrities have entered the fray. Actress Heather Graham, best known for movie roles like The Hangover and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me , has joined with liberal advocacy group MoveOn.org to create a viral video supporting the public... ( added 11 days 16 hours ago.) |
Top 10 Best Hospitals and What Makes Them Great -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
A recent survey by U.S. News and World Report ranks the top hospitals in the United States. The 2009 rankings are based on several factors, including the hospital's mortality index: How good are they at keeping their patients alive? Obviously, patients are very interested in that statistic; but... ( added 16 days 14 hours ago.) |
Health Insurance Premiums for Older Individuals to Increase Under Reform -
- Yamileth Medina (710)
Yamileth Medina
The healthcare reform bills passed by committees in the House of Representatives and the Senate have significant differences. These variations will have to be hammered out before a final bill is presented to both chambers in Congress. In general, the House's bill is more comprehensive and allows... ( added 16 days 14 hours ago.) |
To Buy Life Insurance or not? That is the question. -
Helen Smith (18) 
Life Insurance is an important part in our society. Who knows what will happen tomorrow.
"A close friend of the family died.It was a really horrible time and they left behind two children and a spouse. It got worse when they realised they had no life insurance. They are now in danger of... ( added 14 days 19 hours ago.) |
Finding Health Care Coverage Help For Your Children -
- Julie Newman (2,118) 
Being without health care coverage for your child is a scary spot. If you are currently experiencing this there are ways to get assistance. If you haven't got a clue where to look then asking your regular doctor is a start. Every state is different, but it isn't too hard to find an agency to help... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
Step By Step Plan Of Acquiring Life Insurance -
- Julie Newman (2,118)
There are a variety of purposes for acquiring life insurance coverage. For the biggest group of people it is to give the protection of income replacement if the head of household is suddenly gone. It is commonly understood that this is the most positive way to keep your family safe in case of... ( added 13 days 10 hours ago.) |
The Process Of Buying Life Insurance -
- Julie Newman (2,118)
Getting life insurance takes you over 30 days usually. It is a process that is stuffed to the gills with paperwork and other things that are by no means thrilling. They will ask you more questions than you ever thought possible. It is not an enjoyable ride and it will reveal anything and... ( added 13 days 10 hours ago.) |
An Orderly Way To Go About Getting Life Insurance -
- Julie Newman (2,118)
There are a variety of purposes for acquiring life insurance coverage. For the biggest group of people it is to give the protection of income replacement if the head of household is suddenly gone. It is commonly understood that this is the most positive way to keep your family safe in case of... ( added 13 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Term Life Insurance With No Medical, No Physical, No Doctor Exam -
- Donald Lusan (56)
More and more people are buying term life insurance with no medical, no physical or no exam by a doctor, paramedic or nurse. The convenience of actually printing out your policy there and then seems to appeal to buyers a great deal. The surprising thing is how low the premiums are. When viewing... ( added 13 days 12 hours ago.) |
Checking Into Proper Health Coverage For School -
- Julie Newman (2,118)
Going away to school for the first time is really awesome. You have a lot of little things to remember to do and get for your room and school. One thing that some people forget is going to their regular doctor for a checkup before leaving for college. Most schools also have some required... ( added 13 days 12 hours ago.) |
Ideas About Surviving Unemployment -
- Julie Newman (2,118)
Losing your job sometimes means more than just losing income. There are other benefits that you will be without that are serious. One very important loss will be with your health insurance benefits. This is something that you don't want to be missing while you are looking for new work. You will... ( added 13 days 13 hours ago.) |
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