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Most Don't Favor Government Health Care: Survey
By Staff WriterA recent industry survey finds that 56% of respondents who have health insurance are against a government-run health care plan or are not sure how they feel about such a plan.
June 23, 2009
Study Examines California LTC CostsLong term care expenses exceeds the yearly income of many California seniors living alone, a study by the University of California at Los Angeles finds.
June 23, 2009
Poll shows support for government-run health careMost Americans say they are willing to accept higher taxes in order to provide all citizens with coverage and believe the government would do a better job of holding down costs than the private sector.
June 23, 2009
Underwriters Blast Public Health PlanTrade groups representing health insurance underwriters warned Senators Tuesday that inclusion of a public plan in any health care reform legislation would have "devastating consequences" on the private healthcare delivery system.
June 22, 2009
Aetna Wins Mo. ContractMissouri Care will be providing health coverage for Medicaid plan enrollees in more Show Me State communities.
June 22, 2009
Romer Skips Health DetailsChristina Romer, chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisors, made an economic case for health finance reform at a recent House Budget Committee hearing.
June 22, 2009
Most Don't Favor Government Health Care: SurveyA recent industry survey finds that 56% of respondents who have health insurance are against a government-run health care plan or are not sure how they feel about such a plan.
June 22, 2009
Blocks To Generics LingerMost regular prescription drug users are using generics, but many other consumers continue to be unfamiliar with or leery of generics.