If you can’t think of anything else to be thankful for today, thank goodness you’re not Senator Max Baucus (D-MT).

The chair of the Senate Finance Committee is responsible for assembling the worst healthcare bill yet while taking nearly $4 Million from health and insurance interests (I’m sure those two things aren’t related…)

For example, the New York Times healthcare blog analyzed the financial impact of the Baucus bill on a family of 4 earning 300-400% of the poverty level (brace yourself, this isn’t pretty): Read more…

This one is perfect for Sarcastic Wednesday (for those unfamiliar with Hoops & Yoyo’s Sarcastic Wednesday skit, see it here.)

Will Ferrell heads an all-star cast to protect big health insurers. Or, as he puts it, to “Stand up for the real victims!”

So what did you think? Vote below!

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If you want the bottom line on Obama’s healthcare reform objectives and what they mean to you (whether you’re currently insured, uninsured, or a senior on Medicare), see the video below.

The video sums it up nicely in 4 minutes, wouldn’t you say?

Caveat Emptor

However, there are two caveats about what Obama is saying: Read more…

The Healthcare Rant is on vacation this week, but I thought I would share with you how healthcare manages to bust its way into the most low-budget of outdoor recreational pursuits.

Walmart–Save Money, Live Better?

“Holy crap!” exclaimed the Walmart pharmacy technician. Three minutes later, at the opposite end of the pharmacy, the pharmacist let loose with another “Holy crap!”

Wow, never heard that in a Walmart before. Of course, I’ve never visited a Walmart pharmacy before. But I’m sure they don’t make a habit of these outbursts.

Let me give you some background:

Read more…

Today, check out The Healthcare Rant’s guest post on RantRave.com and join the discussion.

The post is titled “Froot Loops Are Officially Health Food!” and covers a recent New York Times article on Smart Choices, a new labeling system “designed to help shoppers easily identify smarter food and beverage choices.”

The best news? Froot Loops and Cocoa Krispies will have the label! Have some fun with this one and chip in your two cents.

Check out the post here. Or check out the original New York Times article here.

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