President Obama’s health care reform is facing yet another setback as the debate continues throughout the nation. On August 12, 2011, a federal appeals court in Atlanta found a ruling that the health insurance mandate is unconstitutional. This is found in the article “Obamacare Suffers Another Setback” by Robin Wulffson, MD, who reports on health [...]
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Individual Health Insurance Mandate Debated
As most of us know by now, Obama’s health care reform plan involves a health insurance mandate where most Americans will be required by law to carry individual health insurance otherwise they will be subjected to a fine. This is a huge change from the way health care and health insurance has been handled in [...]
Health Insurance in the Catholic Church
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
National Debt Debate Threatens Health Insurance for Some
The national debt debate has taken over the nation and the headlines and Democrats and Republicans try to reach an agreement on how best to attack America’s growing debt problem. Many people are concerned that the focus is misplaced and what we should really be worried about is the cuts that are being proposed. Specifically [...]
Health Insurance From Employers May Decrease
Some health care experts believe that health care reform may cause drastic decreases in the amount of employers offering health insurance to their employees. This could end up being disastrous for the millions of Americans who rely on this health insurance to take care of their family. The Obama administration’s chief actuary of Medicare currently [...]
Health Insurance: Should Birth Control Be Free?
Many health insurance companies cover the cost of birth control pills, but not all of them. This has been a big debate in health care for many years and the argument continues with health care reform. A recent report for the US government from the Institute of Medicine recommends that women receive free prescription birth [...]
Alabama Health Insurance Rates Under Scrutiny
Alabama health insurance rates continue to be one of ten states that do not have authority or the resources to regulate health insurance rates effectively. Because of this, larger health insurance rate increases will be subject to federal review starting September 1st. The article “Health Insurance Premiums in Alabama to Come Under Federal Review” by [...]
Texas Health Insurance Changing
Across the nation, the number of employers offering health insurance to their employees is decreasing due to the rising costs of health care. Texas is no different and they are actually seeing a more dramatic drop when compared to the national average. The article “Texas Falling Behind in Employer-Based Health Insurance” by PublicNewsService.org says the [...]
