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Health exchanges will benefit Maryland families
It's no wonder Maryland families are so hard pressed to find good, affordable health insurance — premiums have outpaced earnings, and the field of insurance options is confusing. Even if a family is fortunate enough to have coverage, it's hard to...Tags: Family, Health Insurance, Insurance, Healthcare Laws, Private Health Care
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St. Joseph Medical Center's future unclear
When a star cardiologist at St. Joseph Medical Center was accused of performing hundreds of unnecessary medical procedures in 2009, it changed the course of the Towson hospital and now raises questions about its future.
St. Joseph plans to narrow its...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Cardiologists, St. Joseph Medical Center, Mark G. Midei, Hospitals and Clinics
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Maryland is a sanctuary for illegal aliens
As I read about other states cracking down on illegal aliens in their state I see illegals on the move to avoid the consequences of their illegal acts. I bet the advocates for illegals are directing them to sanctuary states like Maryland. And with the...Tags: Health Insurance Cost
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Union Memorial Hospital starts federally mandated community health assessments
How difficult is it to find a doctor or dentist in north Baltimore? Does the area offer enough recreational opportunities and public transportation to medical appointments? Are there bilingual doctors available locally? Do you have a hard time finding...Tags: Mary Pat Clarke, Medicare, Cancer, Heart Disease, Government Health Care
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A better way to provide health care, threatened by budget cuts
With a potent mix of excitement and idealism, we set out to become physicians serving on the front lines — primary-care doctors who would be the first point of contact for patients we would follow over the course of a lifetime. Yet throughout our...Tags: University of Michigan, Finance, Health Insurance, Students, General Practitioners
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Washington is no lost cause; feds have made great strides in advancing public health
In his thoughtful commentary "Think nationally, act locally" (Nov. 9), Howard County Health Officer Dr. Peter Beilenson urges people to do all they can at the local level to advance important societal goals. I believe, however, that Dr. Beilenson was...Tags: Howard County, Human Rights, Martin O'Malley
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Employers face higher health care costs for next year
Health care costs rose faster than inflation and wages this year — a trend that will hit home for many workers in the next several weeks as employers offer open enrollment.
Employers usually pick up much of the tab for health insurance, but many...Tags: Employers, Health Insurance, Insurance, Employment, Auto Trends
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Verizon strike is over but a Laurel doctor still has repair issues
Although the 45,000 striking technical and customer support workers in nine northeastern states — including 7,300 workers in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia — returned to their jobs at Verizon Corp. Aug. 22, it may still be...Tags: Unions, Medical Services, Satellite and Cable Service, Contracts, Howard County
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Beyond the individual mandate
There are pros and cons of using an individual mandate for health insurance as a policy lever to promote universal health care. From a pure policy standpoint, the argument for is simple. To get rid of "free riders" in the medical system and improve the...Tags: Health Insurance, Medical Services, Finance, Insurance, Elections
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New Maryland plan targets cancer deaths
State health officials released an ambitious plan Tuesday to reduce cancer deaths, using the latest strategies to prevent, detect and treat the disease — and save the lives of an additional 1,200 Marylanders a year. "Our goal in Maryland is to have...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pain, Genes and Chromosomes, University of Maryland, College Park, Ice Hockey
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45,000 Verizon workers strike as company seeks benefits downgrades
Almost half the workers in Verizon Communications Inc.'s wireline telecommunications business went on strike Sunday as negotiations for a new labor contract failed. The strike, involving 45,000 workers, is the first walkout that Verizon, one of the two...Tags: Unions, Medical Services, 401K, Elections, Strikes
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Flu vaccinations pushed for Maryland hospitals
Maryland hospitals have become more aggressive in recent years about vaccinating workers for the flu, but public health officials are pushing for even stricter programs to halt the spread of a virus that kills thousands each year.
As manufacturers have...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Medical Specialization, St. Joseph Medical Center, Colleges and Universities, Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore, Maryland)
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