January 9, 2010 in Cost Control, Healthcare, Politics, Private Plan, Public Plan, reform | Comments (0)
Tags: Healthcare, Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Reform, insurance mandate, Maine, Public Plan, universal healthcare
Last time I made my case that having a health insurance mandate up front in the reform process actually gives you the upper hand in future debate. It can also accelerate real change by exposing market dysfunction as the real driver behind exorbitant costs. As in, “Hey, we’re all in the insurance pool now but costs keep rising. Do something about it, Congress.” But you don’t need to take my word for it. Maine has already been down that path. Follow along as we trace the state’s experience in avoiding a health insurance mandate.
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October 5, 2009 in Healthcare, Private Plan, reform | Comments (0)
Tags: Healthcare Costs, Healthcare Reform, Maine, Private Plan, Profits, Wellpoint
Brave New Films is at it again.
This time they are showing you where your health insurance premiums actually go. If you’re a fan of health insurers, DON’T WATCH THIS. We don’t want you questioning your loyalties.
But did you know 987 of its members pay their entire yearly premiums to support Wellpoint lobbyists?
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