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U.S. Healthcare Reform Resources
The following is a list of books and other resources on the subject of health care problems we face in the United States at this point in time. I believe these problems have been building and are now big. “Medicare Meltdown: How Wall Street and Washington are Ruining Medicare and How to Fix It” by Rosemary […]
Subsidized Health Insurance Coming In 2014
The subsidized health insurance plans in the ACA or PPACA law could have some unintended consequences for people who make use of the premium subsidy. A subsidy will be available for plans purchased through the government exchange for coverage starting in January 2014. I read a story in my local Sunday Houston Chronicle newspaper. It was published as an AP piece in section […]
Group Health Insurance for Small Companies in Texas
What will companies with less than 50 employees do starting in 2014 as far as health insurance is concerned? The short answer is the company can do what ever it wants to do. Employers with less than 50 employees do not have to offer a group plan or they can. Only employers with more than 50 employees will […]
Houston Chronicle Health Zone
I read the latest edition of the Houston Chronicle Health Zone, in my Sunday paper 03/24/2013. It is hard to believe it was Palm Sunday, and holy week is here. I hope all have a blessed Easter and it brings a nice start to spring for 2013. Pray for “Peace for us all” and some rain. Note […]
ACA Information for Employers 2013
Heath Care Reform or as I call it ACA (Affordable Care Act) will continue to dribble out information for all Americans. I will do my best to keep up as I can and publish information, updates, and links on this website. I have labeled posts on this subject “Healthcare Reform.” The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) […]
Life Insurance Planning for 2013
This article is about planning that no one wants to dwell on, but everyone should. In other words, “just do it,” so that if something unexpected happens. you won’t be leaving a mess for your loved ones. What I am saying is take some time and make sure you have a Last Will & Testament […]
Better Health Care May Already Be In Your Pocket
Thursday Night (01/24/2013) on the NBC TV’s Rock Center with Brian Williams I saw a segment on wireless medicine. The reporter, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, was interviewing Dr. Eric Topol on this fascinating topic. I like the report for it talks to people about having US becoming more engaged with our own health, and yes this is coming […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
For women breast cancer is a real concern. Early detection is best with all conditions and illnesses, but especially with breast cancer. My wife Julie pointed out an article in the Houston Chronicle on early detection of breast cancer. It gives information on how to do a self exam and Julie thinks this is a […]
Health Insurance Exchange
With the re-election of President Obama, the ACA (Affordable Care Act) and HCR (Health Care Reform) should keeping moving forward with what we know of the law. Not until the year, 2014 will the most changes go into effect. The largest of these in my opinion is the Health Insurance Exchange, for individuals and small […]
Nutrition Information and Good Eats
I recently heard on the radio a quick segment on a eCookbook from MD Anderson. “The Cancer Hospital” in Houston TX. At The Table is the Title and I have looked it over and think it could be a good resource for good healthy food and eating. I am using this blog post to list […]
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