Category “Health insurance”

Republican Lawyer fails in his Bid to overturn Healthcare Law-5228

May 13th, 2011
Republican Lawyer fails in his Bid to overturn Healthcare Law-5228

Republican Lawyer Fails In His Bid To Overturn Healthcare Law A Virginian Republican lawyer recently failed in his attempt to stop the implementation of President Obama’s health care reforms. The stumbling block for the lawyer was all three judges hearing the case in an appeals court were Democrats, and support the Obama proposals. As such, […]

Are You Skipping a Visit to the Dentist? -7854

May 11th, 2011
Are You Skipping a Visit to the Dentist? -7854

Are you finding it too costly at the moment to visit your dentist? If you are, then you are not alone. A recent survey by Simplyhealth has found that as many as 40% of adults in England are putting off going to see their NHS dentist because of rising costs. In Wales however the picture […]

Americans Warned Not To Opt Out Of New Health Care Reforms-6901

May 4th, 2011
Americans Warned Not To Opt Out Of New Health Care Reforms-6901

While people can opt out of the new scheme to buy health insurance which is due to be enacted in 2014, they have been warned not to do so. An Oregon representative, Peter DeFazio told reporters that while he doesn’t believe in compulsion he said: “It’s your choice. But remember, there are consequences, and you’re […]

Personal Injury Lawyers Opposed to State’s Malpractice Rule Changes-6991

May 3rd, 2011
Personal Injury Lawyers Opposed to State’s Malpractice Rule Changes-6991

While there is major concern over the amount of money paid out in malpractice suits, the main opposition to any reform comes from personal injury lawyers. This is perhaps unsurprising when it is realised they stand to lose millions of dollars from plaintiffs who are awarded significantly high sums. However reformers believe there has got […]

Obama’s Home State still supports Reforms-8965

April 28th, 2011
Obama’s Home State still supports Reforms-8965

The Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn says that he still supports President Obama’s health care reforms. He made the comments after returning from a meeting with other State Governors. The Governor is reviewing plan which he wants instituted, and which would rein in plans by health insurance companies which could scupper the reforms. He also […]

Lawyers attack Compensation Bill-9378

April 21st, 2011
Lawyers attack Compensation Bill-9378

A new bill going through the Oklahoma Senate in the USA has been criticised by a number of lawyers as being unfair. It seems a provision in the new act will allow money from insurance and other sources to be subtracted from the total amount of compensation awarded to a plaintiff. Lawyers believe this to […]

South African National Health Insurance Scheme Getting Closer to Implementation-7268

April 15th, 2011
South African National Health Insurance Scheme Getting Closer to Implementation-7268

South African Government Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has provided 8 billion Rand to help develop the country’s National Insurance scheme, as part of the nation’s drive towards health reforms. The money is part of a total amount of R113 billion which will cover a range of things including family health care teams, and improvements to […]

Health Care Reforms In The US Spawns A New Idea-3559

April 13th, 2011
Health Care Reforms In The US Spawns A New Idea-3559

It seems that while some people are actively trying to undermine President Obama’s health care reforms, others are taking a more proactive approach. One such individual is a Colorado senator, Irene Aguilar who is proposing her own bill which will give Colorado citizens a chance to shop around for good health insurance. Speaking with reporters […]

Is The Health Insurance Industry In The US Broken?-5239

April 11th, 2011
Is The Health Insurance Industry In The US Broken?-5239

According to one rich family in New York, it appears so. Speaking with reporters from the New York Times one family member said: “Unlike many others, my family can afford medical care, with or without insurance.” She added: “The truth is that individual health insurance is not easy to get.” President Obama has tried to […]

Florida Judge In Trouble Over His Comments-3765

April 7th, 2011
Florida Judge In Trouble Over His Comments-3765

A Florida District judge has been forced to come clean over his recent comments regarding the Obama health laws. The judge, Roger Vinson said that part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which was passed by the Federal parliament was unconstitutional. However these remarks got him into hot water. As such, the Democratic […]

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