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August 2007 Monthly Archive
Best Children's Hospitals 2007
U.S.News Magazine has just published their expanded and improved 2007 list of the best Children's Hospitals in the United States. Parents now have better tools with these new rankings of pediatric hospitals. It can come down to life vs. death. The best hospitals have greater ability to treat kids successfully and send them home. Click here for the list... read more
Posted by Phil Daigle on August 29, 2007 10:30 AM
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MEGA Life Sued Again
MEGA Life and Health Insurance, Mid-West National Life Insurance, and their parent company HealthMarkets, Inc are being sued by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley for routinely misleading people about what their health insurance policies cover. These are serious new allegations of misrepresentation and unfair and deceptive practices. The complaint also charges MEGA Life with disclosing the personal information of applicants and policyholders to various third parties. The suit seeks to require MEGA LIFE and Mid-West to pay refunds and make... read more
Posted by Phil Daigle on August 27, 2007 2:11 PM
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Most People Satisfied with their Health Insurance Plans
The Consumer Reports September 2007 issue, contains the results of a survey of over 37,000 people with health insurance. Between May 2005 and April 2006, the subjects reported their satisfaction on issues like choice of and access to doctors, quality of care, billing and administration, and claims processing.Two thirds of those surveyed were either "very satisfied" or "fairly satisfied".... read more
Posted by Phil Daigle on August 13, 2007 12:05 PM
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West Nile Virus Hits California Hard
West Nile Virus is hitting Californians hard. Four people have died of the virus in California and the disease is spreading. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently designated the counties of Kern - with 60% of the state's 64 cases - Colusa and San Joaquin, to be in a state of emergency, giving them access to a 1.35 million dollar fund. The high season (August and September). is just starting and there are already three times as many cases as there were... read more
Posted by Phil Daigle on August 7, 2007 2:13 PM
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