Impact of AMA, AARP Endorsements on Health Care Reform Vote

Just before the House of Representatives plans to vote on health reform, the Democrats have seen a boost for their proposals. Yesterday, two prominent organizations expressed their support for healthcare reform. The AARP (American Association for Retired Persons), which is the United States' leading lobbying group for senior citizens, has decided to back the Democratic bill.

Healthcare Reform Might Save U.S. Money? Some Think So

According to many Democrats, their healthcare reform bill has the potential to lower health insurance premiums for consumers.

Group Says NC Eager For Health Insurance Reform

New report makes it clear: North Carolina delegation’s vote for House bill is a vote for families and small businesses over health insurance companies.

Health Insurance Companies Rally with Republican Wins

Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc., rallied on Wall Street after Republicans won the governor seats in New Jersey and Virginia. The health insurance providers are hopeful the Republican victories will further their fight against the Democrats’ plans to overhaul their industry as part of health care reform.

Therapist Assistant and Aide Jobs Offer Good Pay with Minimal Education

If you are looking for a job that doesn’t require a lot of schooling and that offers good pay, then a career as a therapist assistant or therapist aide may be the answer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for occupational therapist assistants and aides, and physical therapist assistants and aides will continue to grow much faster than the average.

Senator Calls Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Ponzi Scheme

A group of Democratic Senators is attempting to derail a proposed plan to pay for health care reform by creating a new federal long term care insurance program.

Popularity Of Public Health Insurance Option

The possibility of a government-supported public option for an affordable health insurance is closer than ever, though not without controversy. President Obama has endorsed it, but the majority of Democratic politicians have shied away from supporting it.

Deaths of Hospitalized Children Linked to Lack of Insurance

Over the past 18 years, the deaths of nearly 17,000 hospitalized children might have been prevented by having insurance, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins Children’s Hospital in Baltimore.

Pharmaceutical Company Amgen Sued for Violating Anti-Kickback Laws

Amgen Inc., of San Francisco CA, is being sued by 15 states alleging the company gave kickbacks to medical providers to help boost sales of the anemia drug Aranesp.

What health insurance coverage cost Americans

What health insurance premiums cost Americans is important to understand to help one decide what the most important health care reform may be.

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