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Economic Scene: Wishing for a Health Care Plan That Cuts Costs
09 March 10 11:06 PM

President Obama’s health reform plan is a mixed bag, but it may be the only program passed. Read More...

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State Insurance Experts See Flaw in Obama’s Plan to Curb Health Premiums
09 March 10 12:58 AM

Experts said state officials might be left to worry about the solvency of insurers, the ultimate consumer protection. Read More...

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Filed under: Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, States (US), Obama, Barack, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Consumer Protection

Obama Warns Democrats of Urgency of Health Bill
08 March 10 04:58 PM

In an appearance that harked back to his 2008 campaign, President Obama made an emotional pitch for public support to push legislation through a final series of votes. Read More...

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Obama Wields Goldman Sachs Study of Insurers in Health Fight
06 March 10 10:30 PM

Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting investors buy insurance shares because rates are up and competition is down. Read More...

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Obama Wields Analysis of Insurers in Health Battle
06 March 10 10:00 PM

Seeking support for an overhaul, the administration is pointing to a Goldman Sachs study suggesting investors buy insurance shares because rates are up and competition is down. Read More...

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Filed under: Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, United States Politics and Government, Obama, Barack, Medicine and Health, Sebelius, Kathleen, Goldman Sachs Group, UnitedHealth Group, Cigna Corp

Miami Board Looks to Close Two Hospitals
06 March 10 12:12 AM

At risk of running out of money in May, Miami’s public health care system is also considering laying off 4,487 employees, a third of its work force. Read More...

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Filed under: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicine and Health, Hospitals, Budgets and Budgeting, Layoffs and Job Reductions, Shutdowns (Institutional), Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami (Fla)

Patient Money: A Child’s Allergies Are Serious but Can Be Treated Effectively
05 March 10 10:06 PM

Many dubious remedies exist, but immunotherapy and careful cleaning to remove allergens and immunotherapy may be the best options. Read More...

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Filed under: Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicine and Health, Children and Youth, Allergies

Obama Takes Health Care Deadline to Democrats
05 March 10 02:58 PM

President Obama met with insurance executives and selected House Democrats, as party leaders struggled to figure out whether they can meet his timetable. Read More...

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Filed under: Senate, Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, United States Politics and Government, House of Representatives, Obama, Barack

In Final Push, Obama Urges ‘Up-or-Down’ Vote on Health
03 March 10 03:42 PM

President Obama on Wednesday did not call specifically for “reconciliation,” a parliamentary tactic, but senior advisers made clear that was his plan. Read More...

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Obama Offers to Use Some G.O.P. Health Proposals
03 March 10 02:10 AM

The president told Congressional leaders that while he was open to addressing some Republican concerns, he would press ahead with the health care overhaul. Read More...

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Filed under: Reform and Reorganization, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Law and Legislation, Obama, Barack