August 21, 2009
A recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine (PDF) reviewing personal bankruptcies found that medical bills contributed to 62.1% of all bankruptcies in 2007; 92% of these debtors had medical debts over $5,000. The rest met criteria for bankruptcy because they had lost significant income due to illness, or mortgaged a home to [...]
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August 12, 2009
Former Cigna executive Wendell Potter says the insurance industry is playing dirty in an effort to manipulate public opinion. He said “I know from personal experience that members of Congress and the public have good reason to question the honesty and trustworthiness of the insurance industry.” Whistle-blower: Health care industry engaging in PR tactics | [...]
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