10 Updates

Seniors expected to pay more under Medicare premium-support model

Source: amednews.com, Nov 12 2012, 12:27am CST

Washington Most seniors would find themselves paying more for Medicare coverage under proposals that would have them select private plans under a defined contribution system, according to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation. ...

Continue reading on: amednews.com

 
 
Update
10

2 hours ago

Sky High Senior Poverty Set to Spike After Budget Cuts: Report

Source: Humanitarian News  |   May 21 2013, 1:30pm CDT

Up to twice as many seniors live in poverty than the "official measure" reported in the 2011 U.S. Census, The Kaiser Family Foundation reports Tuesday, with senior poverty rates expected to spike within the next few years if cuts to Medicare and ...

Continue reading on: Humanitarian News  More like this

 
Update
9

4 hours ago

Kaiser Report: More Seniors Living in Poverty Than Thought

Source: NewsMax  |   May 21 2013, 11:16am CDT

More of America's seniors are living in poverty than official census estimates indicate, a new study released Monday has found. According to analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, which used an alternative poverty mea ...

Continue reading on: NewsMax  More like this

 

Latest Politics News

 
Update
8

9 hours ago

First Edition: May 21, 2013

Source: Kaiser Health News  |   May 21 2013, 6:23am CDT

Today's headlines include stories examining how the approaching implementation of some health law provisions is highlighting key policy questions. Kaiser Health News: How Will The 'Unbanked' Buy Insurance On ...

Continue reading on: Kaiser Health News  More like this

 
Update
7

11 hours ago

Report: More seniors live in poverty

Source: The Politico  |   May 21 2013, 4:06am CDT

An alternative census estimate shows that more of America’s seniors than originally thought are living in poverty — and that means the poverty rate could spike under certain Medicare reforms, a new analysis finds. The estimate, which takes into acc ...

Continue reading on: The Politico  More like this

 
Update
6

1 day ago

Oregon may be the White House’s favorite health exchange

Source: The Washington Post  |   May 20 2013, 1:05pm CDT

Welcome to Health Reform Watch, Sarah Kliff’s regular look at how the Affordable Care Act is changing the American health-care system — and being changed by it. You can reach Sarah with questions, comments a ...

Continue reading on: The Washington Post  More like this

 
Update
5

1 day ago

YOUR MONEY-Should you skip Obamacare and keep your old plan?

Source: Reuters  |   May 20 2013, 7:29am CDT

(The author is a Reuters contributor. The opinions expressed are her own.) BOSTON May 20 (Reuters) - When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, starts rolling out in October, it will overhaul how ...

Continue reading on: Reuters  More like this

 
Update
4

1 day ago

First Edition: May 20, 2013

Source: Kaiser Health News  |   May 20 2013, 6:26am CDT

Today's headlines include reports about the policy and political issues currently surrounding the health law's implementation. Kaiser Health News: With High Deductible Health Plans, It Pays To Shop Around For Care Reporting for Kaiser Health News, in co ...

Continue reading on: Kaiser Health News  More like this

 
Update
3

1 day ago

House hearing focuses on quality’s role in SGR reform

Source: amednews.com  |   May 20 2013, 3:19am CDT

Washington Legislation that modernizes the Medicare payment system will need to support physicians who are adapting to pay models based more on quality and efficiency, doctor organizations told lawmakers at ...

Continue reading on: amednews.com  More like this

 
Update
2

3 days ago

Taxpayers will pay more under Walker health plan, study says

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  |   May 17 2013, 4:36pm CDT

Madison - Gov. Scott Walker's proposed rejection of a federally funded expansion of state health programs would add $52 million in costs for state taxpayers over the next two years, according to the Legisla ...

Continue reading on: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  More like this

 
Update
1

4 days ago

PoliGraph: Bachmann health premium claim leaves out key details

Source: MPR | Minnesota Public Radio  |   May 17 2013, 2:41pm CDT

On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the 37th time to undo the new healthcare law - a bill sponsored by Sixth Congressional District Rep. Michele Bachmann. But the vote was largely symbolic; the Senate ha ...

Continue reading on: MPR | Minnesota Public Radio  More like this

 
 
 
Auto Balla Sexy Balla Sport Balla TV Balla Politics Balla Movie Balla Apple Balla Business Balla Ad Balla Celebrity Balla