by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2011 | Illinois
The Northwest Herald reports: A state board made it clear Tuesday that its members don’t think McHenry County needs another hospital. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board turned down separate requests from Centegra Health System and Mercy Health...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2011 | Insurance Reform, Medicare
USA Today reports: “Controversy over Medicare and Medicaid is back in the headlines. That’s not new. Friday is the 45th anniversary since Medicare went into effect in 1966. Since then, they have been changed many times. Now, politicians are divided over...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
Kaiser Health News reports: “It seems like a simple idea: create new marketplaces, called “exchanges,” where consumers can comparison shop for health insurance, sort of like shopping online for a hotel room or airline ticket. But, like almost...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2011 | Health Laws, Insurance Reform
PBS Newshour reports: “The Thomas More Law Center formally asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to reverse an appeals court decision upholding the health care reform law. Marking the first appeal of its kind to reach the nation’s highest court, the conservative...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 31, 2011 | Health Insurance Cost, Insurance Reform
Benefitpro reports: “INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Consumers may catch a little break when their health insurance policies renew. Lower-than-expected use of health care has helped push insurer earnings higher and that may temper how much they increase premiums. Analysts...
