Health care reform continues to ruffle feathers around the nation. Kentucky health insurance has been greatly influenced by Catholic hospitals and Archbishop Kurtz of Louisville and Bishop Ronald Gainer of Lexington are working hard to ensure their morals stay in tact. Catholic hospitals account for about 25% of admissions throughout the state of Kentucky according [...]
Archive for August, 2011
Advance Blue by Highmark
Highmark has launched a new innovative health insurance plan for individuals called Advance Blue. Advance Blue provides 100% coverage for preventative care and only requires small co-pays for doctor visits, prescription drugs and basic diagnostic testing. Maternity benefits and vision exams are also covered Advance Blue is available in three areas covered by various Highmark [...]
Happy 50th Birthday President Obama
President Obama is setting aside some time today and not thinking about health insurance reform or budget cuts while he celebrates his big fiftieth birthday with friends and family. The President will be completing some Commander in Chief duties throughout the day but plans on taking some time off with a private party at the [...]
Medicare Excluded From First Round Cuts
The debt deal has been worked on for weeks now and it looks like Congress has come to an agreement. The debt-ceiling compromise will have short term as well as long term effects on all Americans according to the article “Students, Seniors May Feel Impact of Debt Deal” by Sandra Block of USA Today. The [...]
Idaho To Accept Health Care Funds
Idaho was set as one of many states opposing health care reform to protect their health insurance in Idaho. The article “Idaho Accepting Health Care Law Money, After All” by John Miller on BusinessWeek.com talks about the funds that are being taken and the waivers that will be signed. Basically, Idaho is prepared to accept [...]
