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Mayo Clinic CEO Adds to Civil Discourse About Health Care

by francine 04.08.2010

There has been precious little civil discourse around the reent health care legislation, but Victor Trastek, MD, CEO of Mayo Clinic Arizona,  made a distinguished contribution to it when he spoke to the Harvard Business School Club in Phoenix today. Of course he was speaking to educated people, but it was heartening to hear him [...]

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Why Seniors Should Shut Up About Health Care Reform

by francine 03.17.2010

Standing on a line at the post office yesterday,I overheard two elderly people  having a conversation about the significance of reduced hours at the post office. One remarked that it was an inconvenience and meant the country was going to the dogs.  The other said snidely, “wait until we have Obamacare; we will be a [...]

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Look into my crystal ball with me…it’s January 1, 2014

by Karoli 03.11.2010

Imagine you are one of the millions in this country who can’t get health insurance because you have a pre-existing condition. Now roll the clock forward to January 1, 2014 and walk with me down the virtual hallways of a brand-new marketplace, a marketplace where you can buy some peace of mind and help for [...]

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What if We Do Nothing About Health Care Reform?

by francine 03.11.2010

If we do nothing about health care reform: Up to 17 million more people will be uninsured by 2019 than today.   The average family’s health care costs will nearly double by 2020, from $13,000 to $24,000 — meaning they’ll be paying a quarter of their income toward health care costs.   Insurers can continue [...]

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