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Obama May Waive Away…

09 Feb 2012

…House? Waive it away. Since passage of the law nearly two years ago, the administration has already granted thousands of health insurance waivers to unions and employers who sought relief from new coverage requirements. These waivers have been on economic… ...

We are all Catholics now

08 Feb 2012

…freedom when he signed into law a mandate forcing religious organizations (using their donor/member dues) to pay for health insurance that covers sterilization, controversial abortifacients, and contraceptives. As the president and CEO of a faith-based… ...

White House Firm on Birth Control

White House Firm on Birth Control

08 Feb 2012

…in the internal debate before Obama's decision, is to model a compromise after a law in Hawaii. Hawaii law requires health insurance plans to cover contraception in the same way they cover other prescription drugs. But it allows religious employers to… ...

Birth control backlash from Catholics

Birth control backlash from Catholics

08 Feb 2012

…in the internal debate before Obama's decision, is to model a compromise after a law in Hawaii. Hawaii law requires health insurance plans to cover contraception in the same way they cover other prescription drugs. But it allows religious employers to… ...

‘Not Romney’ Primary Rages On

08 Feb 2012

…as well. Religious liberty alarm bells start ringing very loudly when the government tells a church that it must provide health insurance and then require that the insurance be constructed in a way antithetical to the church’s teachings. Another problem with… ...

Santorum Sweeps in Major Upset Victory

Santorum Sweeps in Major Upset Victory

08 Feb 2012

…alluded to Romney's recent statement that he was "not concerned about the very poor" because they have safety nets like Medicaid and food stamps to rely upon. "I do care about -- not 99 percent or 95 percent -- I care about the very rich and the very… ...

Lawmakers 'Concerned' Over Payroll Tax

Lawmakers 'Concerned' Over Payroll Tax

07 Feb 2012

…senior citizens to pay higher premiums for Medicare. At some points, the talks became so…
…ideas: to have more seniors pay higher Medicare premiums. But Rep. Chris Van Hollen…
…prevent a cut in pay to doctors who serve Medicare patients. The Senate rejected that deal… ...

Budget deficit shrinks to $349…

07 Feb 2012

…deficit has shrunk due to a combination of factors. Corporate and individual income tax revenue is up, while spending on Medicaid , unemployment benefits and other programs is down. The CBO continues to project that the deficit for 2012 will hit roughly… ...

Birth Control, Abortion in Spotlight

Birth Control, Abortion in Spotlight

07 Feb 2012

…which falls under preventive-health measures attached to the 2010 health care overhaul. Church-affiliated employers' health insurance plans will have to cover birth control, regardless of the institutions' religious principles. Churches are not covered… ...

Birth Control Rule Irks Some Catholics

Birth Control Rule Irks Some Catholics

06 Feb 2012

…offer contraception services in their health insurance policies. The negative reaction of…
…to cover without a co-payment in health-insurance policies. The HHS guidelines said…
…cover birth control if they offer health insurance coverage for employees. That means… ...

Slow Talks in Greece Drag Down Stocks

Slow Talks in Greece Drag Down Stocks

06 Feb 2012

…only company he'd ever worked for. — Humana dropped 5.8 percent, the biggest loss in the S&P 500 index. The health insurance company reported revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations. Humana also raised its earnings outlook for 2012… ...

Feds probe hospital's billing practices

Feds probe hospital's billing practices

06 Feb 2012

…federal investigators have subpoenaed six years of hospital records as part of an investigation into whether the hospital overbilled Medicare by admitting patients for short stays who could have been treated less expensively as outpatients. ...

Greek Party Leaders Weigh Fiscal Cuts

Greek Party Leaders Weigh Fiscal Cuts

05 Feb 2012

…spending cuts the troika is pushing for is a reduction of some €650 million in outlays for medicines paid for by national health insurance as well as another €400 million in defense spending, government officials said. Faced with growing discontent over… ...

Heat Still on Romney for 'Poor' Remark

Heat Still on Romney for 'Poor' Remark

03 Feb 2012

…after he won the Florida primary, Romney said he was "not concerned about the very poor" because they have safety nets like Medicaid and food stamps to rely upon. Romney was making the point that he was most concerned with assisting the middle-class, which… ...

Gov.: Officials Should Pay for Health

Gov.: Officials Should Pay for Health

03 Feb 2012

…workers pay $200 a month toward their health insurance. But Branstad knew there'd be a…
…employees pay nothing toward their health insurance," he said. "People need to have…
…appreciate the issue, as he paid for health insurance after his first tenure as governor… ...

Romney Claims Misspoke About Poor

Romney Claims Misspoke About Poor

02 Feb 2012

…that if the so-called safety net has holes, "I will repair them." Romney said poor Americans benefit from food stamps, Medicaid and housing vouchers but that members of the middle class "need someone that can help get this economy going for them… ...

Law gives midwives more medical authorit

Law gives midwives more medical authorit

02 Feb 2012

…includes a licensing physician with admitting privileges. Instead, nurse-midwives will be required to practice within a health care system and have clinical relationships with obstetrician-gynecologists that will provide consultations. The Department of Public… ...

It's time to protect our rights…

02 Feb 2012

It’s not too late to change course and clear away at least some of the economic uncertainty caused by the ACA. First, Congress should cancel individual mandates and laws about what qualifies as a minimum health insurance plan. This resolves the multi-state lawsuit. ...

Happy Birthday, Ayn Rand -- Why…

02 Feb 2012

…gatherings signs like “Keep Your Government Hands Off My Medicare .” Apparently, paying for your neighbor’s mortgage is bad…
…And instead of looking at programs like Social Security and Medicaid only from the recipients’ point of view, a Rand-inspired… ...

'Not concerned about the very poor'

'Not concerned about the very poor'

02 Feb 2012

…that if the so-called safety net has holes, "I will repair them." Romney said poor Americans benefit from food stamps, Medicaid and housing vouchers but that members of the middle class "need someone that can help get this economy going for them… ...

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Vatican ambassador talks birth control

Vatican ambassador talks birth control

BOSTON - Ambassador to the Vatican and former Boston Mayor Ray Flynn joined FOX 25 to discuss birth control and religious freedom.

Wed, 8 Feb 2012
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“…our question of the day the Obama administration's new permission -- require health insurance covered -- of birth control are a poor weather and including employ a Catholic Charities hospitals. For universities joining me now for …”

Prescription painkillers

Prescription painkillers

Just last week, we told you about legislation right here in Massachusetts aimed at squashing prescription drug abuse.

Mon, 6 Feb 2012
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“…coaching guiding how event. All what are we are addicted to pay Medicare is likely to an immediate need medical detox and did you know that prop it around Stanley as well be identified patient …”

Romney sings 'America the Beautiful'

Romney sings 'America the Beautiful'

THE VILLAGES, Fla. -- In his last campaign stop before results of Florida's presidential primary start rolling in Tuesday night, Mitt Romney led a crowd of senior citizens in singing "America the Beautiful." Before breaking into song, Romney dealt with some substantive matters.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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“…at them a couple of things one. We will never go after Medicare. . We'll protect the program but also. You manager -- and there's only one president in a dream. The medic or 500. Billion …”

Dentist who used paper clips gets year

Dentist who used paper clips gets year

FALL RIVER -- A former Massachusetts dentist has been sent to jail for a year for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals. Michael Clair was sentenced to 2 1/2 years, with all but one year suspended Monday in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to defrauding Medicaid of $130,000.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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“…Former farmer dad who admitted to defrauding Medicaid of performing group now Paper -- we'll learn his fate today. 53 year old Michael Claire -- This morning last week he pleaded guilty to several charges including fraudulently billing Medicaid more than a 130000. Dollars between 2003. And 2005. Investigator at -- you Paper as -- During root canals but billed Medicaid in the deal -- We'll update from court this afternoon. …”

Obama delivers State of the Union

Obama delivers State of the Union

WASHINGTON -- US President Barack Obama called for tax reforms and job creation, while aggressively renewing his demand for both sides of politics to work together, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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“…dramatically different there's still no plan a security. Don't know plan -- Medicare to -- serious plan to reduce the national debt. …”

Dentist used paper clips in root canals

Dentist used paper clips in root canals

NEW BEDFORD — A former dentist has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud for using sections of paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals in an effort to save money.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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“…off plaster and root canals save money. Prosecutors reportedly HD built in Medicaid 130000. Dollar in state claim between a documentary about him five. He'll -- on the thirty. …”