Health Care
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Military health care money could run out by August
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Most of the cuts will impact Tricare contracts, officials say. Tricare is the health care program that serves a great many military members both in the United States and stationed worldwide.
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D.C. residents elligible for drug treatment under Obama health care reform
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More than 2,000 District of Columbia residents with substance abuse problems will become newly eligible for treatment under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
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University athlete insurance coverage: Kevin Ware injury sparks debate
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When Louisville’s sophomore guard Kevin Ware broke his leg in a devastating on-court incident this week, it revealed a greater debate around college athletes and their health insurance coverage.
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Health care reform: Mass marketing pushed
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With the nation still split over President Barack Obama's health care law, the administration has turned to the science of mass marketing for help in understanding the lives of uninsured people, hoping to craft winning pitches for a surprisingly varied group in society.
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Maryland House passes federal health care reform implementation bill
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The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a measure to further implement federal health-care reform in the state.
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CVS health care: Employees must submit vital information, or pay fine
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How would you feel if your employer asked you to log in vital, health information? What about if they fined you if you refused?
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Prince William Area Free Clinic opens Thursday
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The Prince William Area Free Clinic is opening a new location Thursday.
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Fewer health care options for illegal immigrants after Obama overhaul
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President Barack Obama's health care overhaul threatens to roll back some services through free or low cost clinics, if those clinics and hospitals are overwhelmed with newly insured patients and can't afford to care for as many poor families.
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Maryland approved to operate health exchange
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Maryland has received conditional approval by the federal government to operate a state-based health insurance exchange in 2014, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced Monday.
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For federal workers, time to choose a health plan
CommentFrancis interview November 27, 2012
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Supreme Court revives challenge against President's health care overhaul
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The Supreme Court has revived a Christian college's challenge to President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul, with the acquiescence of the Obama administration.
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Va Lt. Gov. Race; Health Reform Advances; "Street Smart"
CommentToday on NewsTalk, we spoke with Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, Dr. Mohommah Akhter, and George Branyan.
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McDonnell: Virginia will default to federal health insurance exchange
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Gov. Bob McDonnell says Virginia will default to a federal health insurance exchange to meet its obligations under the federal health care overhaul.
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Medicare drug plans hit seniors with increased premium costs
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Seniors enrolled in seven of the 10 most popular Medicare prescription drug plans will be hit with double-digit premium hikes next year if they don't shop for a better deal, says a private firm that analyzes the highly competitive market.
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George Washington mandatory health care plans irk groups of students
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The GW Hatchet reports that students in the medical, nursing and public health schools, along with international students, were forced to pay $2,200 for a school-sponsored health care plan, even if they already had coverage.
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Health care tax penalty to hit nearly 6M uninsured people
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Nearly 6 million Americans - significantly more than first estimated- will face a tax penalty under President Barack Obama's health overhaul for not getting insurance, congressional analysts said Wednesday.
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Papa John's on health care: Your pizza prices could go up
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According to one pizza magnate, the introduction of President Barack Obama's health care legislation could lead to a rise in the price of your pie.
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New free women's health benefits take effect
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Starting Wednesday, all new health insurance plans must provide eight preventive benefits to women for free, including breast and pelvic exams, domestic violence screening and counseling and prenatal care.
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