tagged w/ Health Care Cost
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A new survey revealed that a majority of “big employers plan to shift a larger share of health-care costs to their workers next year,” reports David S. Hilzenrath from The Washington Post. The survey found that 56 percent of employers plan to make their employees pay more of the costs next year. A lot of companies say they might “charge more to cover spouses, tighten eligibility standards for their health plans and dispense financial rewards or penalties based on the results of certain lab tests,” states Hilzenrath. Some companies even say that overweight employees might be excluded from the most desirable plans.A new survey revealed that a majority of “big employers plan to shift a larger... more
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According to FierceHealthcare.com, a bill was signed into law on Tuesday in Wisconsin that forces providers to reveal the costs of common tests and procedures, which in turn will allow patients to compare prices and shop around. “The Health Care Transparency Bill will give patients a better idea of their out-of-pocket costs and effectively enables them to price shop,” said Gov. Jim Doyle, who signed the bill into law.According to FierceHealthcare.com, a bill was signed into law on Tuesday in Wisconsin... more
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A new study showed that if healthcare reform doesn’t pass, rural residents will suffer substantially. Lynda Waddington from The Iowa Independent states, “Jon Bailey, director of the rural research and analysis program at the Center and author of the study, believes that existing health care policy, or lack of it...A new study showed that if healthcare reform doesn’t pass, rural residents will... more
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For heart patient Frank Amend, an engineer from North Carolina, his heaviest expense is healthcare, unlike the average American family whose mortgage would be at the top of the list as their biggest expense. Reuters states, “That’s why Amend and tens of thousands of patients with similar conditions find themselves...For heart patient Frank Amend, an engineer from North Carolina, his heaviest expense... more
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It’s not a secret that breast implants, eyebrow lifts or liposuction procedures are hard on the wallet. In most cases these surgeries are not covered by health insurance providers. Regardless of those facts, people continue to receive cosmetic surgeries every year.It’s not a secret that breast implants, eyebrow lifts or liposuction procedures... more
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PriceDoc.com, a free, transparent healthcare pricing service and Web site, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued PriceDoc patent #7,657,479 for its online system of healthcare service acquisition and negotiation, making PriceDoc.com the only online site where patients can “make an offer” for healthcare services with verified providers.PriceDoc.com, a free, transparent healthcare pricing service and Web site, announced... more
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