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Virginia Panel To Review Telehealth Mandate Proposal
By Staff WriterA Mid-Atlantic state might require state-regulated health insurers to pay for members to consult with doctors and other care providers over the telephone.
October 12, 2009
LTC Choices Often A MysteryFew adults know much about long term care options or costs, an elder care company reports.
October 12, 2009
Health Insurers: Baucus Bill Would Make The Mess WorseImplementing the taxes proposed in the Senate Finance Committee health reform proposal would increase the cost of health care by 14% over the next 5 years, America's Health Insurance Plans says.
October 12, 2009
Baucus Bill Passes 14-9Members of the Senate Finance Committee today voted 14-9 to pass the "chairman's mark" of the America's Healthy Future Act bill.
October 12, 2009
Medical Malpractice Curbs A Winner: CBOThe Congressional Budget Office reported Friday that tort reform would save the federal government $54 billion over 10 years.
October 11, 2009
Virginia Panel To Review Telehealth Mandate ProposalA Mid-Atlantic state might require state-regulated health insurers to pay for members to consult with doctors and other care providers over the telephone.
October 11, 2009
Health Insurers: Baucus Bill Would Make The Mess WorseImplementing the taxes proposed in the Senate Finance Committee health reform proposal would increase the cost of health care by 14% over the next 5 years, America's Health Insurance Plans says.
October 11, 2009
Baucus Bill Not Cheap For Middle-Income Families: CBOHealth exchange coverage premiums and cost-sharing could cost a family of 4 with an annual income of $102,000 19% of its income.