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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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

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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

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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

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

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

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

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

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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

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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

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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

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5 Ways to Reduce Retiree Health Costs-Kiplinger

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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

5 Health Insurance Mistakes to Avoid - DailyFinance

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

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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?

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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

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Friday, March 7, 2014

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

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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

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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

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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

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Employers Keeping Coverage Despite ObamaCare Mandates

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

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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

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Health Law Attack Ads Under The Microscope - Kaiser Health News

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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

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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

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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

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Monday, February 17, 2014

11 Toxic Chemicals Affecting Brain Development In Children

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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

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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

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

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

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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

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Monday, February 10, 2014

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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