Michael Moore co-authored a very interesting piece in the Huffington Post this morning that the big boss thought would be prudent to share with everyone. Knowing this audience, Michael Moore stirs up more than just fuzzy feelings.
Have you seen Michael Moore’s new documentary “Capitalism: A Love Story”? I’m waiting for the DVD….and then I [...]

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Emergency room visits in Massachusetts have remained at high levels, even after Mass switched to a universal-type health care plan for every resident. Yesterday we spent some time talking about how Twitter is teaching us about doctor wait times and patient annoyances. If you’ll remember, the post went on to talk about Massachusetts’ universal plan [...]

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Dr. Oz, who doesn’t love him? If you aren’t a fan of Oprah, and have only watched one, single episode, it was probably an episode with Dr. Oz in it. He’s been on over 50 Oprah episodes, explaining health and our bodies better than anyone is his scrubs. The ladies love him, and the guys [...]

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Glenn Beck Makes Waves
Controversial and incredibly popular TV personality and radio host Glenn Beck has ruffled some feathers around the country, causing reputable advertisers and big name companies to request that their commercials not be shown during his time frame. A few weeks back, not long before Beck went on vacation, he made a comment [...]

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I read a very entertaining article today in the Huffington Post. Now, I know the Huffington Post is not known for their fair-sided reporting. I’m pretty sure all of their bloggers are on the left of the line. But, it is entertaining to get different perspectives from different media outlets. I think Rush Limbaugh is [...]

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Barney Frank Takes Town Hall
Barney Frank has never been known for his quiet ways, his calm demeanor, nor his eloquent language (sarcasm), but at a town hall meeting held on Tuesday, Barney Frank’s true colors came out, and those colors were fire-red.
As Barney Frank took to the podium at the Massachusetts town hall meeting, opposition [...]

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Death Panels, Sarah Palin, And Fear
 

Was there a secret death panel? Is that why the Senate Finance Committee withdrew its bill its bill the inclusion of advance care planning consultations, calling them too confusing? Maybe, or maybe the death panels were just a mock-up from Sarah Palin and Rush Limbaugh and the White House saw [...]

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Obama’s town hall meeting in New Hampshire has come and gone, and it was just as drama filled as everyone expected. Protestors surrounded the high school where President Obama held the town hall meeting, holding signs that read “Obama Lies, Grandma Dies” and “NoBama Deathcare.” It was an interesting sight, and one that will be [...]

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It seems that Patients First is mysteriously all over the internet today. Do you know who Patients First is? While Patients First may claim to be for you, the patient, behind the scenes of it’s funding sources and it’s creators may tell a different story.
Do you know who is funding these spontaneous town hall [...]

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Do you know the facts?
No Discrimination for Pre-Existing Conditions
Insurance companies will be prohibited from refusing you coverage because of your medical history.
No Exorbitant Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Deductibles or Co-Pays
Insurance companies will have to abide by yearly caps on how much they can charge for out-of-pocket expenses.
No Cost-Sharing for Preventive Care
Insurance companies must fully cover, without charge, [...]

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