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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Medicare's outlook improves as health spending slows - Jul. 28, 2014

Medicare's outlook improves as health spending slows - Jul. 28, 2014

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/28/news/economy/social-security-medicare-trustees-report/

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Use simple steps to reduce health care costs in retirement - Chicago Tribune

Use simple steps to reduce health care costs in retirement - Chicago Tribune

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Study: Fish Oil Prevents Brain Shrinkage And Cognitive Decline In Older Adults

Study: Fish Oil Prevents Brain Shrinkage And Cognitive Decline In Older Adults

http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2014/07/18/study-fish-oil-prevents-brain-shrinkage-and-cognitive-decline-in-older-adults/

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Curry - In Photos: 10 Top Foods To Boost Brainpower - Forbes

Curry - In Photos: 10 Top Foods To Boost Brainpower - Forbes

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U.S. is last in global health-care rankings - Slide Show - MarketWatch

U.S. is last in global health-care rankings - Slide Show - MarketWatch

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-is-last-in-global-health-care-rankings-2014-07-17?siteid=rss&rss=1

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Which disease is most likely to kill you across the planet? | The Big Picture

Which disease is most likely to kill you across the planet? | The Big Picture

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Obamacare costs $82 for subsidy-eligible people and $264 for the feds on average

Obamacare costs $82 for subsidy-eligible people and $264 for the feds on average

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Study: Tax refunds could boost health coverage

Study: Tax refunds could boost health coverage

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HEALTH CARE REFORM: Health care reform, health savings accounts and you | Prairie Business Magazine | Grand Forks, ND

HEALTH CARE REFORM: Health care reform, health savings accounts and you | Prairie Business Magazine | Grand Forks, ND

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Study: Feds Should Align ACA Open Enrollment Period, Tax Season - California Healthline

Study: Feds Should Align ACA Open Enrollment Period, Tax Season - California Healthline

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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Thousands to Be Questioned on Eligibility for Health Insurance Subsidies

Thousands to Be Questioned on Eligibility for Health Insurance Subsidies

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Young Obamacare Enrollees More Likely To Have Serious Health Problems

Young Obamacare Enrollees More Likely To Have Serious Health Problems

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Kiplinger’s: Save on your health insurance - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Business & Economic News

Kiplinger’s: Save on your health insurance - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Business & Economic News

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Yes, you can buy health insurance in the 'off season' - chicagotribune.com

Yes, you can buy health insurance in the 'off season' - chicagotribune.com

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Obamacare Changes Employers Want-Kiplinger

Obamacare Changes Employers Want-Kiplinger

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5 Ways to Reduce Retiree Health Costs-Kiplinger

5 Ways to Reduce Retiree Health Costs-Kiplinger

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

5 Health Insurance Mistakes to Avoid - DailyFinance

5 Health Insurance Mistakes to Avoid - DailyFinance

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Millions slip into Obamacare 'coverage gap' - Apr. 21, 2014

Millions slip into Obamacare 'coverage gap' - Apr. 21, 2014

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Trials And Tribulations Of Expanded Health Coverage - Kaiser Health News

Trials And Tribulations Of Expanded Health Coverage - Kaiser Health News

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Friday, March 28, 2014

Tax Q&A: Are health insurance premiums deductible?

Tax Q&A: Are health insurance premiums deductible?

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Not enrolling in Obamacare will hit home at tax time

Not enrolling in Obamacare will hit home at tax time

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Got Obamacare insurance. Can't find doctors. - Mar. 19, 2014

Got Obamacare insurance. Can't find doctors. - Mar. 19, 2014

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Friday, March 7, 2014

Tales Of Obamacare: From Elation To Frustration - Kaiser Health News

Tales Of Obamacare: From Elation To Frustration - Kaiser Health News

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A Hidden Obamacare "Tax" That Few Know About But Close To 40% May End Up Paying

A Hidden Obamacare "Tax" That Few Know About But Close To 40% May End Up Paying

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March Is The Final Month Of The Health Law's Open Enrollment Period -- And The Rush Is On! - Kaiser Health News

March Is The Final Month Of The Health Law's Open Enrollment Period -- And The Rush Is On! - Kaiser Health News

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Signing Up for Health Insurance Outside of Open Enrollment-Kiplinger

Signing Up for Health Insurance Outside of Open Enrollment-Kiplinger

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A Reader Asks: Can I Buy An Exchange Plan When My Policy Expires In May? - Kaiser Health News

A Reader Asks: Can I Buy An Exchange Plan When My Policy Expires In May? - Kaiser Health News

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How To Hack Your Health Insurance Decision | PolicyGenius

How To Hack Your Health Insurance Decision | PolicyGenius

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Your tax guy now sells health insurance

Your tax guy now sells health insurance

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Employers Keeping Coverage Despite ObamaCare Mandates

Employers Keeping Coverage Despite ObamaCare Mandates

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ACA Breaks 'Job Lock,' Giving Americans Choices on Jobs, Health Insurance

ACA Breaks 'Job Lock,' Giving Americans Choices on Jobs, Health Insurance

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Yes, Obamacare Critics, Health Insurance Does Make You Healthier

Yes, Obamacare Critics, Health Insurance Does Make You Healthier

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Edgy ads aim to sell health insurance to young people as March 31 coverage deadline looms

Edgy ads aim to sell health insurance to young people as March 31 coverage deadline looms

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Health Law Attack Ads Under The Microscope - Kaiser Health News

Health Law Attack Ads Under The Microscope - Kaiser Health News

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New health insurance plans cause headaches in some doctors' offices

New health insurance plans cause headaches in some doctors' offices

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Obamacare's 'Cadillac Tax' Could Help Reduce The Cost Of Health Care - Forbes

Obamacare's 'Cadillac Tax' Could Help Reduce The Cost Of Health Care - Forbes

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Some Older Americans Get Relief From Health Law - Kaiser Health News

Some Older Americans Get Relief From Health Law - Kaiser Health News

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Have Questions About New Health Coverage? Here Are Some Answers - Kaiser Health News

Have Questions About New Health Coverage? Here Are Some Answers - Kaiser Health News

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Automated Obamacare Payment System Months From Completion - Kaiser Health News

Automated Obamacare Payment System Months From Completion - Kaiser Health News

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Tips For New Obamacare Coverage: Stay In Network, Avoid Out-Of-Pocket Costs - Kaiser Health News

Tips For New Obamacare Coverage: Stay In Network, Avoid Out-Of-Pocket Costs - Kaiser Health News

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Monday, February 17, 2014

11 Toxic Chemicals Affecting Brain Development In Children

11 Toxic Chemicals Affecting Brain Development In Children

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Think Under 50 Employees Definitely Means No Obamacare? Think Again

Think Under 50 Employees Definitely Means No Obamacare? Think Again

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Friday, February 14, 2014

One-Fifth of New Enrollees Under Health Care Law Fail to Pay First Premium - NYTimes.com

One-Fifth of New Enrollees Under Health Care Law Fail to Pay First Premium - NYTimes.com

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A Reader Asks: If I Am On COBRA, Do I Have To Buy A New Marketplace Plan? - Kaiser Health News

A Reader Asks: If I Am On COBRA, Do I Have To Buy A New Marketplace Plan? - Kaiser Health News

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Some Having Luck With Healthcare.gov, But Others Remain Stuck - Kaiser Health News

Some Having Luck With Healthcare.gov, But Others Remain Stuck - Kaiser Health News

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Questions And Answers On The Latest ACA Delay - Kaiser Health News

Questions And Answers On The Latest ACA Delay - Kaiser Health News

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Report: Nearly 3.3 Million Americans Have Enrolled in Private Obamacare Plans - Kaiser Health News

Report: Nearly 3.3 Million Americans Have Enrolled in Private Obamacare Plans - Kaiser Health News

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HHS Enrollment Figures Indicate Sign-Ups Even In States Where Officials Have Opposed The Health Law - Kaiser Health News

HHS Enrollment Figures Indicate Sign-Ups Even In States Where Officials Have Opposed The Health Law - Kaiser Health News

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Another part of the Affordable Care Act delayed for a year

Another part of the Affordable Care Act delayed for a year

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Monday, February 10, 2014

How To Live To 102 - In Photos: Health Secrets Of The World's Oldest People - Forbes

How To Live To 102 - In Photos: Health Secrets Of The World's Oldest People - Forbes

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The Rise Of Medical Identity Theft In Healthcare - Kaiser Health News

The Rise Of Medical Identity Theft In Healthcare - Kaiser Health News

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Will You Buy Your Healthcare At Walmart? - Forbes

Will You Buy Your Healthcare At Walmart? - Forbes

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Is Outrage Over Generational Theft In Obamacare Much Ado About Nothing? - Forbes

Is Outrage Over Generational Theft In Obamacare Much Ado About Nothing? - Forbes

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These 9 Health Insurance Terms Confuse You … and Everybody Else | Money Talks News

These 9 Health Insurance Terms Confuse You … and Everybody Else | Money Talks News

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8 Things To Know About Obamacare In 2014 - Kaiser Health News

8 Things To Know About Obamacare In 2014 - Kaiser Health News

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Forget Obamacare, Here's 4 Healthcare Trends You Should Be Excited About - Forbes

Forget Obamacare, Here's 4 Healthcare Trends You Should Be Excited About - Forbes

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Checking The Facts: Policy Cancellations And Healthcare.gov Enrollment - Kaiser Health News

Checking The Facts: Policy Cancellations And Healthcare.gov Enrollment - Kaiser Health News

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Fewer Americans lack health insurance, poll finds - NBC News.com

Fewer Americans lack health insurance, poll finds - NBC News.com

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Taxpayer advocate: Avoid health-care tax surprises :: WRAL.com

Taxpayer advocate: Avoid health-care tax surprises :: WRAL.com

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Target to part-timers: Get Obamacare - Jan. 22, 2014

Target to part-timers: Get Obamacare - Jan. 22, 2014

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Monday, January 6, 2014

4 Hypotheticals That Could Radically Change U.S. Health Care - Forbes

4 Hypotheticals That Could Radically Change U.S. Health Care - Forbes

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Six Things That May Move Public Perception Of Obamacare - Kaiser Health News

Six Things That May Move Public Perception Of Obamacare - Kaiser Health News

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Adding baby to Obamacare health plan isn't easy - NBC News.com

Adding baby to Obamacare health plan isn't easy - NBC News.com

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How Obamacare Coverage Is Shaking Out - Kaiser Health News

How Obamacare Coverage Is Shaking Out - Kaiser Health News

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Have More People Lost Health Insurance Than Gained It? - Kaiser Health News

Have More People Lost Health Insurance Than Gained It? - Kaiser Health News

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I have health insurance! Thank you President Obama - Your Houston News: Opinion

I have health insurance! Thank you President Obama - Your Houston News: Opinion

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