by Eriksen Insurance | Sep 3, 2014 | Health Reform, Heath Care Costs
Insurance News Net reports: “The Affordable Care Act locks in the status quo, but new technology is making health care cheaper and more individualized. Health care costs in the U.S. have been rising so steadily for so long that containment barely seems possible....
by Eriksen Insurance | Aug 1, 2014 | Health Reform, Heath Care Costs
Chicago Health Care Daily reports: ” A $1,000-per-pill drug that insurers are reluctant to pay for has quickly become the treatment of choice for a liver-wasting viral disease that affects more than 3 million Americans. In less than six months, prescriptions for...
by Eriksen Insurance | Jul 1, 2014 | Heath Care Costs
Insurance Journal reports: “Illinois officials say they’re seeing strong interest from insurance companies as they prepare for the second year of new coverage options under the nation’s new health care law. The state Department of Insurance said that 10...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 18, 2014 | Heath Care Costs
The Los Angeles Times reports: “Some people may elect to forgo coverage if they believe the cost is too high. But health experts say they may not be aware of all the risks and benefits involved. Sarah Giron wants health insurance, but she says it’s just...
by Eriksen Insurance | Feb 17, 2014 | Health Reform, Heath Care Costs
Benefits Pro reports: “Less than 40 percent of the uninsured population will get health insurance this year, despite the individual mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that says they have to. That estimate comes from a survey released by...
by Eriksen Insurance | Dec 20, 2013 | Health Reform, Heath Care Costs
Insurance News Net reports: “President Obama wants young bartenders to give their customers a tip — sign up for health insurance under Obamacare. Speaking at a White House Youth Summit on Wednesday, the president continued to enlist Americans from all...