Study: North Carolina ranks 37th on health survey Nov 18, 2009
Among the most significant changes for North Carolina were that the rate of uninsured population fell to 15. 9 percent from 17. (Triangle Business Journal)
The Lost Decade Nov 12, 2009
Between 1999 and 2008 (see Table C-1, Page 59 of the census report), the population of the United States rose 9 percent, but the uninsured population of the United States rose 19. 5 percent. (Slate)
Healthcare reform necessary; nation is at crossroads Nov 12, 2009
real world wrote on Nov 11, 2009 5:01 AM:" Obomacare, who do you think has to pay for you the uninsured, you meaning the uninsured population, when you end up in the ER or are diagnosed with a serious condition requiring tens of thousands of dollars to treat. By the way in Colorado you are required to carry car insurance if you are going to drive a car which is a necessity for most of us. By the way it's Obamacare. ". Another mistake wrote on Nov 10, 2009 4:28 PM:" The Joint Committee on... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Reform to cost more than billed Nov 9, 2009
Bend wrote on Nov 8, 2009 6:58 PM:" Seriously. We should spend money to level the Middle East but not provide our own growing uninsured population with health coverage?The U.S. spends over $6,000 per person, per year, on health care. More than twice as much as any other nation. It's absurd because we're supposedly the most advanced country in the world, and we spend the most, yet France, Cuba, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Canada, and a whole host of other countries can boast lower infant mortality... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Albuquerque Chamber promotes discount drug cards Nov 3, 2009
Our goal with launching the New Mexico Drug Card program is to drive down the costs of health care for our state s uninsured population, said Chamber President and CEO Terri Cole. The number of New Mexicans without health insurance has increased to 450,000, or 23 percent of the state s population. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
25% in the Valley lack health insurance Oct 4, 2009
The data attach solid numbers to the uninsured population, regardless of citizenship or immigration status, at a time when their fate dominates Washington politics. For the San Joaquin Valley and other areas with high poverty and immigration, the news is not good. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Loyola students grab the reins at health care forum Sep 30, 2009
The forum, which attracted approximately 35 students, began with an introductory presentation by senior Alice Stoddart of Project Health, entitled, "The U.S. Health Care System: What's Going On," in which she discussed the United States' health care expenditure as compared to that of other countries, the uninsured population of America, and the effect that the recession will have on these people in the future. After educating the audience about the United States' recent past with health care,... (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Kristen Lopez Eastlick: Millions of Americans choose to be uninsured Sep 25, 2009
We should not rush into the creation of a new, expensive health care system without a better understanding of the uninsured population. As long as we continue basing our arguments on inaccurate numbers, it's hard to see how we can make effective policy decisions. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Romney: Mass. Healthcare Plan a Winner Sep 22, 2009
While that cost represents an increase of about 10 percent over the initial 2006 projection, Kingsdale says that is because initial estimates of the eligible uninsured population turned out to be too low. What we were able to accomplish was to get almost all of our citizens insured without breaking the bank and without having a so-called public option, Romney says. (Newsmax)
The Uninsured: The Best and Worst States Sep 11, 2009
"The situation's grown worse over the last 12 months," said President Obama, discussing the nation's uninsured population at the White House Thursday. Obama noted the effect of on insurance coverage is not fully reflected in the latest figures. (ABC News)
Answering queries on health care Aug 30, 2009
Also, the recession likely had some effect on the nation's uninsured population, meaning those new figures could be worse than in 2007. Who are these 45. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Medical students reach out to uninsured Nevadans Aug 25, 2009
Students from the University of Nevada School of Medicine are targeting the community's uninsured population through their free Student Outreach Clinic. People without medical insurance can receive basic healthcare, physicals, EKGs, blood testing, lab services and other exams at the clinics. (KRNV.com, NV)
Lost jobs hurt Hawaii health insurers Aug 25, 2009
And, for the first time in years, Hawaii is seeing a growing uninsured population as more workers lose health benefits either because they lost their jobs or had their hours reduced to the point where they are no longer eligible for coverage under the state s Prepaid Healthcare Act. Hawaii is the only state that requires employers to offer health insurance to full-time employees. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Obamacare: Unemployment You Can Believe In Aug 21, 2009
Unemployment increases the very same uninsured population who Obama says he wants to help. ObamaCare would eradicate jobs, which exacerbates the uninsured condition it aims to correct. (Human Events Online)
Nonprofit wants feds to fix Texas health care Aug 12, 2009
But Kevin Moriarty, president and CEO of , insists that Texas has so far failed to address its massive uninsured population and federal lawmakers must enact a national model for reform that this state s leaders can t ignore ... For years, Moriarty has called on state leaders to do something to address Texas uninsured population. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Health 'Reform' Uncertain of House Votes for Passage Jul 30, 2009
About a fifth of the uninsured are illegal aliens, and immigration is responsible for more than 70 percent of the growth of the uninsured population since 1990. Meantime, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is pushing Pelosi to cover illegal immigrants under universal health care legislation, including receiving taxpayer subsidies. (Human Events Online)
Thousands of Maine Residents Could Lose Private Insurance, Study Shows Jul 29, 2009
32 percent of Maine's uninsured population would still lack coverage. Of the estimated 129,600 people without health coverage, the legislation would only reduce the uninsured by 87,700, leaving 41,900 Maine residents without coverage. (PR Newswire)
Your views: Healthy debate Jul 25, 2009
Among the uninsured population, nearly 37 million are employment-age adults and more than 27 million work at least part time. About 38 percent of the uninsured live in households with incomes of $50,000 or more. (Florida Today)
Uninsured locals eagerly awaiting health care reform Jul 21, 2009
"In this area, in this city, this state, this would be a boon to the uninsured population," said Erwin. But the ideas up for discussion have as many critics as supporters. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Study: 230,000 in N.C. to lose health coverage Jul 17, 2009
Earlier this year, the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and UNC Chapel Hill reported that North Carolina s uninsured population has grown at the fastest rate in the nation. Since 2007, 322,000 residents have lost their insurance, and the state s uninsured now total about 1. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Kristen Lopez Eastlick: 47 million uninsured is a gross over-estimation Jul 17, 2009
The uninsured population currently receives about half as much health care as the privately insured. We should not rush into the creation of a new, expensive health care system without a better understanding of the uninsured population. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A Health Care Bill Only Pelosi Could Love Jul 16, 2009
The House bill s supporters and the CBO s preliminary analysis claim that it will provide or force coverage on 2/3 of the uninsured population, lowering the number of uninsured from about 50 million to about 17 million. The National Review Institute says that 50 million figure is an intentional exaggeration of the left, repeated so frequently that most Americans believe it. (Human Events Online)
'Individual mandate' key to universal health coverage Jul 9, 2009
Individual mandate' key to universal health coverage - Capitol Hill- msnbc. Everyone into the risk pool or else. (MSNBC -- Health)
Public option key to health care reform Jul 5, 2009
This is particularly critical when we look at the racial and ethnic health disparities among the uninsured population. The current system also fails to provide high-quality care for all, particularly for ethnic and racial minorities. (Nogales International, AZ)
Key Senate Democrats unveil plans for health care bill Jul 3, 2009
Legislation by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee would provide insurance to 15 million who do not have it now, about 30% of the uninsured population, the CBO said. Obama and Dodd said once the is bill merged with a separate proposal by the Senate Finance Committee as many 97% of uninsured would be covered. (USA Today -- News)
How To Lie With Statistics -- Again Jun 28, 2009
And even that number, former CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin claims, is an "incomplete and potentially misleading picture of the uninsured population.". For one reason, the uninsured figure counts all Americans (and illegal immigrants) who have been uninsured for any amount of time during a year, even if they happen to be between jobs or changing insurance plans or on family visits to Guatemala. (Townhall.com)
Report: Health care costs to rise 9% in 2010 Jun 18, 2009
PWC also said health care providers tend to shift costs to private insurance plans to make up for the revenue drop they see from a rise in the uninsured population or from an increase in the percentage of people covered by Medicaid, the state-federal insurance program for the poor. Georgetown University health economist Jean Mitchell said she sees one main reason behind any health care cost increase: overutilization. (USA Today -- Money)
State taking applications for BadgerCare Plus Jun 16, 2009
The Core Plan is an expansion of BadgerCare Plus and provides access to the state s most chronically uninsured population low-income adults without dependent children. During this difficult budget environment, it s important we continue to protect our basic priorities, Gov. Jim Doyle said in a statement. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
AmeriCares and Boehringer Ingelheim Open New, Expanded Free Clinic to Help Families Hit Hardest by Economic Hardship May 29, 2009
The clinic, located at 76 West Street, is a partnership between AmeriCares and Boehringer Ingelheim to address the urgent need for free, quality healthcare in the community's large uninsured population. With more Americans losing jobs and their health insurance every day, the new facility will help those hardest hit by the recession. (PR Newswire)
Colo. business measures move forward Apr 4, 2009
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter is opposed to a single-payer system and favors other measures to provide assistance for the state s uninsured population. Reader Comments. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
As job losses mount, Mar 28, 2009
There's also a certain segment of New Jersey's uninsured population that prefers being uninsured over enrolling in the Medicaid or NJ FamilyCare programs. In our state, all hospitals serve all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. (NJ.com -- Times)
Regents look to Legislature on UTMB Mar 11, 2009
UTMB the state s oldest medical school has long been a state safety net hospital, serving a number of the coast s uninsured population and keeping 100 beds for inmates in the Texas criminal justice system. The regents said the passion and deliberation from those who spoke to the taskforce played a large role in their decision. (KHOU.com, TX)
Card offers prescription discount Feb 25, 2009
Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 2:54 PM MST A soon-to-launch prescription drug discount program promises to give Gillettes uninsured population quick and convenient access to cheaper medication. Local pharmacies, however, are taking a wait-and-see approach. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
