Health Care Premiums

The Elusive Pot of Gold

Risë K. Phillips | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Uninsured Americans, Health Care, Health Care Premiums, Politics News
Risë K. Phillips

As CEO of a busy and highly effective federally qualified heath center in South Los Angeles, I see the changes taking place -- changes that impact everyone, but are hardest on those who never reached the pinnacle of that economic slope.

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Obama's Health Care Plan: Premiums Would Actually Rise Under President's Proposal

AP | RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Buyers, beware: President Barack Obama says his health care overhaul will lower premiums by double digits, but check the fine print...

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Health Care Reform: What Consumers Need To Know About The Latest Bill

AP | RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Health Care Costs, Health Care Reform, Consumers, Health Care 1010, Health Care Premiums, Healt Insurance, Business News

WASHINGTON — It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it finally passes Congress, it'll take the better p...

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Dick Durbin Expresses Need For Health Care Reform In Chicago: Tells Insurance Companies The 'Party's Over' (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dick Durbin, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, President Obama, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Sen Dick Durbin, Health Care, Healthcare, Health Care Costs, Health Care Premiums, Health Insurance Illinois, Video, Chicago News

Sen. Dick Durbin brought the health care fight to Chicago this weekend, where he held a press conference telling insurance companies in Illinois and t...

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Health Insurance Costs: 'Shocking' Premium Increases Coming, Says Health And Human Services Dept.

AP | RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Consumers are facing budget-busting increases in medical insurance premiums, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius ...

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Insurance Companies Want Caviar on the Gravy Train

Michael J. Wilson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Health Care Reform, Max Baucus, Insurance Companies, Health Care, Baucus Bill, Hiaa, Public Option, Max Baucus Health Care, Health Care Premiums, Health Insurance Reform, Politics News
Michael J. Wilson

The Finance Committee has opted to save money by leaving 25 million Americans out of health care. Without a public option, nothing will stop premiums from rising, requiring taxpayers to foot the bill.

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Economic Anxiety Hits The Campaign Trail

New York Times | JOHN M. BRODER, JEFF ZELENY | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Income Inequality, Economic Policies, Obama Economic Policy, Economic Anxiety, Hillary Clinton, Health Care Premiums, Barack Obama, Great Depression, Clinton Economic Policy, Business News

Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama intensified their populist appeals on Monday, responding to widespread economic anxiety and pushing t...

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