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Brian O'Grady Joins CDPHP as SVP, Sales

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Brings years of local health insurance experience to senior leadership team

Albany, NY (PRWEB) February 27, 2014

CDPHP® is pleased to announce that Brian O’Grady has been appointed senior vice president of sales, effective March 10, 2014.

With nearly 20 years of health insurance leadership experience, Mr. O’Grady will be responsible for large and small group sales, exchange sales development and broker relations. In his role at CDPHP, Mr. O’Grady will focus on sales effectiveness, product development and broker relationship development. He will report to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer Brian Morrissey.

“Brian’s proven track record of sales leadership, broker service and product development will help CDPHP build upon its record of success in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley and Central New York,” said John D. Bennett, MD, president and CEO, CDPHP. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our team.”

“I am excited to join the talented team at CDPHP and look forward to being a part of the health plan’s commitment to providing unparalleled service, value and quality to its membership and the community,” Mr. O’Grady said.

Mr. O’Grady comes to CDPHP from HealthNow New York, Inc. d/b/a BlueShield of Northeastern New York, where he worked for 15 years from 1995 to 2006 and again from 2010 to 2014. He served in a variety of roles, most recently as vice president of commercial group accounts. From 2006 to 2010, he was regional vice president of sales for Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield of New Hampshire.

Mr. O’Grady earned an MBA in health care administration from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the State University of New York at Albany. He currently serves on the board of directors for Hixny, the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region. He previously served as chair of the American Heart Association’s North Country Heart Walk.

About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 24 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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YourLifeSolution.com Launches "60 Seconds to Life" Campaign to Promote Permanent Life Insurance Quote Service

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YourLifeSolution.com is encouraging people 30 years-old and younger to research and buy permanent life insurance, they claim the total cost is far less than buying coverage at 40 years-old or later in life

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 27, 2014

YourLifeSolution.com, a service which instantaneously generates life insurance quotes from competing carriers, is launching a campaign to encourage even those who are not explicitly interested in life insurance to spend 60 seconds to find out what a permanent term life insurance policy would cost. "While someone might not be interested in life insurance prior to age 30, it's so much more cost effective to just buy the coverage when you're young and still entirely healthy. Once you have the coverage they can't take it away as long as it's consistently paid for. It generally costs less than car insurance and is only a fraction of the cost of health insurance", said Eric Smith, the founder of YourLifeSolution.com.

YourLifeSolution.com states that as of the time of this release, these are the most competitive rates for various amounts of life insurance coverage with rates guaranteed for life on thirty year-old applicants:

$250,000 of permanent life insurance:
$85 for men
$74 for women

$500,000 of permanent life insurance:
$165 for men
$140 for women

$1,000,000 of permanent life insurance:
$305 for men
$266 for women

(all figures are rounded to nearest dollar and are quoted at the best risk rating)

YourLifeSolution.com claims that for a typical Internet user, it takes less than one minute to acquire life insurance quotes using their website. Users interested in getting quotes or information by phone can reach Eric Smith at 888.374.2764. Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.

GoCPAP.com Provides Solutions for CPAP Users With High Deductible Health Plans

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GoCPAP.com helps alleviate the concerns of individuals with high deductible health plans who require CPAP machines and supplies but struggle with the associated high costs. Patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and other respiratory diseases can now purchase the equipment and obtain the care they need at a discounted rate.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) February 27, 2014

GoCPAP.com was created by a team of sleep therapy experts with over 54 years of combined experience in the Home Medical Equipment industry. GoCPAP.com began by offering patients with high deductible health insurance plans the ability to purchase the CPAP machines and supplies they need at a price they can afford.

The changing landscape of health insurance can be confusing and scary to navigate at times, and while many consumers have managed to find affordable health care plans for themselves and for their families, the plans often come with a high deductable. High deductible health plans are initially an attractive choice for consumers, as the monthly premiums can be substantially lower. If the beneficiaries are fortunate enough not to require any health care services throughout the year, they will have saved a significant amount of money.

However, should a beneficiary need to purchase many common health care services such as an x-ray, or more expensive health care such as hospitalization or surgery, they must first pay large out of pocket expenses until they have met their yearly deductible, which can range from $1,250 to as high as $10,000.

This can place a large financial burden on consumers when they require medical services beyond the standard doctor's office visit or blood test, and many patients often face a difficult choice—find the money to purchase the care or services they need, or go without them and suffer the unfortunate results. Insurance companies and DME providers often provide little recourse for individuals or families struggling financially, as the DME Providers contracted with insurance carriers are not permitted to offer equipment and supplies at discounted prices.

New Health Care, Same High Costs

Even the new health plans offered through the Affordable Care Act, though more comprehensive in what types of basic health services they cover, can have extremely high deductibles. Health care expenses are one of the largest causes of consumer debt in the United States, and there is often little availability for low cost alternatives for various types of prescription medicine and medical equipment and supplies.

Low Cost Solutions for OSA Patients

GoCPAP.com understands that Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a life-threatening disease that is often difficult to manage. To help patients with OSA and related conditions, the modern, high-tech CPAP machines sold by GoCPAP.com provide affordable treatment for OSA patients, and feature a wide range of options to best suit the patients individual symptoms and condition. Offering popular machines produced from high quality and reputable manufacturers, the team at GoCPAP.com is proud to be able to offer OSA patients these machines and supplies at exceptionally low prices.

Visit GoCPAP.com and speak to a caring and helpful team member through Live Chat, Toll-Free or e-mail to discuss all of your CPAP equipment needs. Our expert staff is always ready to help by providing exceptional customer care assistance to help you get the care and service you need all at a time that is convenient for you.

About GoCPAP.com

GoCPAP.com provides traditional hometown service and state-of-the-art quality CPAP supplies delivered directly to their customers via the internet. GoCPAP.com is committed to the patients they serve, from answering questions about products to helping you navigate your insurance coverage, you can count on the knowledgeable staff at GoCPAP.com to deliver unparalleled customer service with the highest quality and best prices on CPAP devices, masks, and accessories across the country. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.

Health Net Offers Tips on Choosing Health Coverage

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Health Net Offers Tips on Choosing Health Coverage LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of Wise Health Consumer Month – which began Feb. 1 − Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is offering helpful tips to those shopping for health coverage. “Individuals are able to sign up for health insurance in the federal and state exchanges – also known as the Health Insurance Marketplace – through March 31, so this is a good time for many people to look at their options and make decisions,” said Steve Sell, president of Health Net, Inc.’s Western Region H Reported by Business Wire 10 hours ago.

Obama Seeks More Federal Spending to Train Doctors

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Obama to request more spending to train primary care docs as more people get health insurance
 
 
 
  Reported by ABCNews.com 9 hours ago.

Federal Eye: Federal insurance program won’t add self-plus-one option until 2016

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A self-plus-one coverage option won’t be available in the health insurance program for federal employees and retirees until 2016, according to the Office of Personnel Management.

Currently, enrollees in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program may choose between self-only coverage and self and family coverage. Family coverage rates are substantially more expensive and don’t vary by how many additional persons are insured. Reported by Washington Post 8 hours ago.

Retirement will have to wait, for reasons other than money, some say

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When asked the reasons for the delay: 79% say they can't afford to retire; 61% say they need health insurance and other benefits; 49% enjoy their jobs; 46% enjoy where they work; 27% are afraid retirement will be boring. Reported by Freep 9 hours ago.

Obamacare faces yet another threat: hackers

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As if the Affordable Care Act didn’t have enough problems: Security experts worry that state computer systems handling online health insurance markets could create a back-door access for hackers, The Associated Press reports. It was a back-door attack that is thought to have let hackers access consumer’s credit and debit card information in the Target case. The rush to get the ACA websites up and running may have shortchanged security measures, the report says. No cyberattacks have occurred… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.

Democrats' Compassion For Artists Does Not Extend To The Minimum Wage Debate

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Back in 2010, Nancy Pelosi famously explained that Obamacare would be a boon to the arts since it would create “an economy where people could be an artist or a photographer or a writer without worrying about keeping their day job in order to have health insurance.” Now the CBO report on the impact of Obamacare suggests that she may have been correct in some respects as hours worked are expected to drop by the equivalent of over 2 million full time jobs because of people who either do not need to hold a job just to get insurance or those for whom the increased affordability of their subsidized insurance allows them to cut back their hours worked. Yet, the Democrats who cared so much about the freedom to follow one’s dreams back then do not seem to care about those same artists now as they push to raise the minimum wage. Reported by Forbes.com 7 hours ago.

Hillary Clinton Praises Jan Brewer's Veto Of 'Discriminatory' Arizona Anti-Gay Bill

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton praised Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's decision to veto a bill that would have allowed people with sincerely held religious beliefs to refuse to serve gays.

Speaking Wednesday to thousands of students, faculty and guests at the University of Miami, the former secretary of state and New York senator said Brewer's rejection of "discriminatory legislation" recognized that "inclusive leadership is really what the 21st century is all about." Clinton's remarks came before an address in which she called for greater civic participation in the country, urging young people to "find ways to make sure the barriers that too often divide us are torn down once and for all."

"It is the work of this century to complete the unfinished business of making sure that every girl and boy, every woman and man, lives in societies that respect their rights no matter who they are," she said.

Clinton has been traveling the country giving speeches at various trade industry events while considering another presidential campaign. The former first lady expects to make a decision whether to run later this year.

In a question-and-answer session, Clinton urged young people to sign up for health insurance under President Barack Obama's health care law as a key deadline approaches.

"Having access to health insurance, not connected to employment, subsidized as it is under the Affordable Care Act, liberates you to choose what you want to do in your life," she said.

The White House has set an unofficial goal of 7 million enrollees by the end of March. Nearly 3.3 million people, or less than half the total, had enrolled through the end of January.

Unified in their opposition to the law, Republicans have been relentless in focusing on its problems, from complaints of canceled policies to higher insurance premiums and Obama's unilateral decision to delay for two years the requirement that small businesses cover employees.

Clinton urged Americans to "get the facts," and cited a popular provision in the law that allows young people to stay on their parents' plans until they turn 26.

"We can still disagree — and we will — but the disagreements will be based on something resembling evidence and it won't be living in an evidence-free zone where we just argue past each other all the time," she said.

Clinton also weighed in on foreign policy.

She said Venezuela "is not being well governed" and is "going backward" under President Nicolas Maduro, but stopped short of endorsing specific actions in response to the countrywide protests that the government says have left at least 15 people dead and 150 injured. She criticized the Maduro government.

"A democracy doesn't just mean an election," she said. "A democracy means a free press, protecting the rights of opponents, protecting a free economy, having an independent judiciary."

On Syria, she said the United States should stay focused on removing chemical weapons from the war-torn country but that "a lot more international pressure is going to have to be brought to finish the job."

The mission to eliminate Syria's chemical stockpile has said the Assad government has missed at least two deadlines in the past two months to remove chemicals. The United States has accused Damascus of using stalling tactics.

Clinton said she hoped the United States can continue supporting "those forces inside Syria who are not allied with the extremists and are not looking to establish a theocratic mini-state but really want to negotiate with (President Barshar) Assad to bring about a peaceful transition."

Clinton dodged a question about her own future when University of Miami president Donna Shalala, who served in President Bill Clinton's Cabinet, asked the former first lady what the "TBD"— shorthand for "to be determined"— meant in her Twitter profile.

Referring to the social media tool's limited space, Clinton said, "Well, I'd really like to but I have no characters left."

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Follow Michael J. Mishak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mjmishak Reported by Huffington Post 9 hours ago.

Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics in the US Industry Market Research Report from IBISWorld Has Been Updated

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Although the recession negatively affected industry revenue and wages, rehabilitation clinics have largely recovered and are expected to continue to do so in the five years to 2019; moreover, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 is expanding private and government coverage of industry services, thereby bolstering demand for industry services. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated a report on the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics in its growing industry report collection.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 27, 2014

The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that the total societal cost of substance abuse in the United States is over $317.0 billion per year, which comprises 1.9% of US GDP in 2014. Accordingly, the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics industry generates an estimated $7.7 billion in annual revenue, as operators try to stem the adverse effects of chemical dependence (i.e. addiction). Federal funding through Medicaid and Medicare represents about 60.0% of this industry's annual revenue, and the government's 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is set to widen and normalize the care Medicaid recipients receive for substance abuse.

Therefore, the US government and the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics industry are closely intertwined. Thus, while drug and alcohol counselors and therapists seek to improve the lives and families of those suffering from addiction, the government has an interest in ensuring a healthy population and minimizing the adverse flow-through effects of substance abuse.

According to IBISWorld Industry Analyst Sally Lerman, “Rehabilitation clinics are poised for growth as a result of the PPACA and an improving employment rate, both of which will expand the number of people with health insurance and increase the ability of consumers to afford rehabilitation.” This is also expected to contribute to rising profit margins over the period. Furthermore, aside from a slight decrease in 2012 resulting from an isolated drop in federal funding for Medicare and Medicaid, industry revenue has been on an upward trajectory after a recession-related dip. “The subsequent recovery has been driven by the expansion of the Medicaid program and an emphasis on health parity, which seeks to ensure that diseases such as substance abuse are treated on par with purely physical conditions,” says Lerman.

As a result of favorable legislation and a slowly recovering economy, industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualized rate of 2.2% during the five years to 2014. This marginal growth stems from losses incurred early in the period as the recession began to take hold of consumer spending. In 2009, revenue recovered beyond prerecession levels, while continued growth of 4.4% is expected in 2014. Additionally, in the five years to 2019, IBISWorld forecasts revenue to increase as healthcare reform changes included in the PPACA continue to take effect.

For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics
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The Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinics industry comprises clinics with medical staff that primarily provide outpatient services related to diagnosing and treating alcohol, drug and other substance abuse. For-profit and nonprofit establishments are included, but this industry excludes facilities that treat inpatients.

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About IBISWorld Inc.
Recognized as the nation’s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.

With Higher Deductibles, Physicians Must Collect Bills in Office, Reports Practice Management Expert Zupko

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With patients facing higher deductibles in 2014, physicians must collect bills in their office or face rapidly increasing receivables, reports Karen Zupko, a nationally known practice management expert.

Providence, R.I. (PRWEB) February 27, 2014

In 2014, many patients are facing higher insurance deductibles and physician offices must collect the bills in their office or face rapidly increasing receivables, according to Karen Zupko, a nationally recognized practice management consultant.

"With patients' out-of-pocket medical costs soaring, simply sending out a statement 30 days after the surgery is no longer a viable option. Once a patient's balance goes beyond 90 days, it is almost impossible to collect it. The vast majority of patients are willing and able to pay their bill in the office prior to treatment, if you explain it to them," said Zupko, president of Karen Zupko & Associates.

Zupko, whose company leads coding workshops for the American College of Surgeons and other associations, said that new online cost calculators and payment tools now make point-of-service collections a cost-effective option for small medical groups. She described the new tools in a recent newsletter.

Zupko cited CoverageCalculator.com as free, simple way for patients and practice managers to quickly determine out-of-pocket costs. The website, developed by James Weintrub, MD, a retired physician and technology consultant, instantly computes out-of-pocket cost for any combination of fees, allowables, co-pays, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and co-insurance.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, deductibles for the 3 million health insurance plans purchased through Healthcare.gov average fully $3,000, and those for bronze plans average $5,082.

Determining out-of-pocket costs in advance leads to improved patient satisfaction by eliminating unexpected medical bills; and for providers, there's the benefit of immediate payment, said Dr. Weintrub.

As explained on the Coverage Calculator site, the online form requires minimal data entry. Physician offices obtain coverage information from health plans via electronic transactions 270 and 271. Patients can obtain coverage information from Health Plan documents, subscriber portals and mobile applications. The calculator "does the math," giving patients an accurate out-of-pocket cost.

Dr. Weintrub served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at the Providence VA Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Brown University until retirement in 2012.

Karen Zupko & Associates, based in Chicago, serves physician practices and medical organizations nationwide.

Media Contact:
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James Weintrub, MD
Coverage Calculator, Inc.
james(at)CoverageCalculator(dot)com Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.

Cover Missouri Coalition Intensifies Efforts to Educate Missourians on the Health Insurance Marketplace as March 31 Enrollment Deadline Looms

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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Cover Missouri Coalition, a Missouri Foundation for Health project, announced an intensive March education effort to ensure Missourians get factual information about their health coverage options and help enrolling before the March... Reported by PR Newswire 8 hours ago.

Despite saturation coverage and most expensive outreach in history, most people still don't know about the ObamaCare mandate

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Endless tax dollars spent, celebrity appearances too numerous to count, and saturation media coverage for the better part of a year, The Hill cites polling that claims "the vast majority of uninsured Americans do not know they must sign up for health insurance by March 31 or pay a fine."



The finding underscores the serious challenge facing the Obama administration as it seeks to sign up millions more patients for private plans by the end of next month. 

The public has always had a weak grasp of ObamaCare's provisions, but the administration's tendency to shift deadlines has added to confusion about when patients must act to gain coverage. 

Nearly two-thirds of the uninsured said they know only a little (37 percent) or nothing at all (26 percent) about the new marketplaces designed to make it easier to shop for health plans. 

Perceptions of the Affordable Care Act have been trending negative among people without health insurance since February. Tuesday's poll found that 56 percent now view the law unfavorably while 22 percent view it favorably.



Remember when Barack Obama and the rest of these con artists shoved their stupid law down our throats by screaming about the tens of millions of suffering uninsured-Americans who were just clamoring for a chance to get some coverage?  

ObamaCare critics have, once again, been proven* absolutely correct* in calling out the lies Democrats told about the size and composition of the uninsured population.  It was never anywhere near as large as Democrats pretended.  Many of the people counted in the more fanciful propaganda claims were illegal aliens, who are not (presently) eligible for enrollment in ObamaCare.  Many other uninsured people preferred not to pay for insurance, and nothing about ObamaCare has changed their minds. 

As for the individual mandate, this polling fits into my sense that an awful lot of people don't understand what it really means, because the Democrat con artists didn't want their low-information suckers to understand how radically the relationship between Americans and their governments has changed.  Yes, kids, you're going to get taxed good and hard for failing to purchase a product, as ordered by your rulers.  It's not the same country it was in 2008, and you are not the same free citizens you once were.

I suspect some of these remarkably high levels of ignorance are deliberate, i.e. people who don't want to know about the individual mandate, who hope they may yet slip through the system somehow.  And I'll bet some of them are so confused by King Barack's illegal changes to the law that they believe their mandates have been waived by royal command as well.  Once again, sorry kids, but no.  Obama's illegal waivers are for the Ruling Class and its business and union allies, not the Little Guy.

 
 
 
  Reported by Breitbart 6 hours ago.

Obamacare: Now Appearing On Your Restaurant Bill

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Obamacare: Now Appearing On Your Restaurant Bill That the bulk of Americans (especially those 4+ million whose insurance policies have recently been cancelled as a result of the ACA) have to pay more for healthcare as a result of Obamacare, is now largely accepted and well-known. But did you know that the cost of Obamacare is slowly metastasizing to other places? *Such as your restaurant bill. *

Presenting Exhibit A.

From CNN:



Several restaurants in a Florida chain are asking customers to help foot the bill for Obamacare. *Diners at eight Gator's Dockside casual eateries are finding a 1% Affordable Care Act surcharge on their tabs, which comes to 15 cents on a typical $15 lunch tab. Signs on the door and at tables alert diners to the fee, which is also listed separately on the bill. *

 

The Gator Group's full-time hourly employees won't actually receive health insurance until December. But the company said it implemented the surcharge now because of the compliance costs it's facing ahead of the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate kicking in in 2015.

 

"The costs associated with ACA compliance could ultimately close our doors," the sign reads. "*Instead of raising prices on our products to generate the additional revenue needed to cover the costs of ACA compliance, certain Gator's Dockside locations have implemented a 1% surcharge on all food and beverage purchases only." *

 

The company employs a total of 500 people, with about half working full-time. Currently only management receives health benefits, but the restaurant will have to offer coverage to all full-timers once the mandate takes effect. The fee will allow the company to continue offering full-time hours to many workers, according to Sandra Clark, the group's director of operations.

 

"*I'm just trying to keep the employees I have that I've worked hard to train*," Clark said. 

 

In addition to the costs of providing health care, the company hired one additional staffer and a consulting firm to make sure it is complying with the law and to assist in the additional tracking of workers' hours and wages required by Obamacare, said Clark.

 

*Clark is not sure how much the company is spending on compliance, but estimates that it will cost $500,000 a year to extend insurance to its full-time hourly restaurant workers. The surcharge may bring in about $160,000 a year, she hopes*.



So more surcharges coming then.

The bottom line decision for businesses: fire your workers, or pass through the costs to other consumers. Many have done the fomer, or converted full-time workers to part-time status. Increasingly more are opting for the latter. How long until the popular outcry that this latest "freebie" by the government was anything but. Reported by Zero Hedge 7 hours ago.

Obamacare Takes Toll on Illinois Police Department

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Illinois police officers are among the latest Obamacare victims, who had their hours reduced so cities wouldn't have to provide health insurance to part-time employees. Reported by Newsmax 4 hours ago.

Major flaw in Md. health site may mean $30 million in unnecessary Medicaid payments

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A single flaw in Maryland’s troubled online health-insurance system will cost the state an estimated $30.5 million in excess Medicaid payments over the next 18 months because the system cannot accurately identify recipients who should be removed from the rolls, a report by state budget officials says. Reported by Washington Post 2 hours ago.

The Obamacare Tax That Nobody Expects

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Yesterday the Internal Revenue Service posted guidance outlining its plans to enforce Obamacare’s “individual mandate” – a tax on those who don’t sign up by the end of March for health insurance that meets the law’s requirements. It was the scheme all along, that health officials would raise noise around the tax penalty heading into the closing days of Obamacare's open enrollment. The idea is to use the specter of this tax as a way to coerce a few more stragglers and holdouts into the insurance market. Reported by Forbes.com 2 hours ago.

Evergreen Health Co-op expands scope amid health exchange problems

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Evergreen Health Co-op will begin selling health policies for large businesses and is offering to keep prices stable for two years in an effort to draw in more members. Evergreen, a new insurance company created under the federal Affordable Care Act, has struggled to build a membership base because of the ongoing problems with Maryland’s health insurance exchange. The co-op had originally been counting on uninsured residents enrolling in coverage through the exchange, but has since had to rethink… Reported by bizjournals 5 hours ago.

You’re the Boss Blog: Study Indicates That Bill Redefining Full-Time Employment Would Have Costs

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The Save American Workers Act would move the definition of full-time employment to 40 hours and require businesses to provide health insurance to fewer workers. Reported by NYTimes.com 3 hours ago.
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