Opinions about the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, are divided into two camps. Conservatives see it as an encroachment of government through unnecessary regulation and mandates that will hamstring business. Progressives see it as a step forward toward universal healthcare– a right that is already afforded to citizens in most developed nations. Then …
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Apr 16
Why Patients and Doctors Are in the Dark About Healthcare Costs
“Do I really need that test?” It’s a question that many of us may ask ourselves at the doctor’s office, especially when we go in for a routine check-up. For those who have comprehensive health insurance, it’s easier to agree knowing that more often than not we’ll be covered through our plans. But a new …