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In Health Law, a Clearer View of Coverage (NYT)
… One of the most publicized aspects of the new health care act is a ban — starting in 2014 — on refusing coverage to people like Mr. DeLorenzo because … Continue reading
The Cost Implications of Health Care Reform (NEJM)
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed into law the most significant piece of U.S. social policy legislation in almost 50 years. There is little disagreement over the premise … Continue reading
Fairfield Woman Claims Gene Discrimination After Breast-Cancer Test
In a case that raises concerns about the handling of genetic and medical information, a Fairfield woman has filed a discrimination complaint after she had a voluntary double-mastectomy, then lost … Continue reading
Gaps in insurance policies make oral drugs too pricey for some cancer patients
When Jere Carpentier learned last year that she had advanced colon cancer — her third malignancy in a dozen years — she worried about spending hours in a clinic tethered … Continue reading
Clinicians Believe That at Least Half of Their Patients Have Difficulty Paying for Treatment (NCCN)
Clinicians are in tune with the difficulties cost of care presents for their patients. According to a new NCCN Trends™ Survey, most clinicians believe that at least half of their … Continue reading
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance participated in health reform event
Today, President Obama held a health reform event for health care advocates after the signing of the historic health reform bill. The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance attended the event, at … Continue reading
What does Health Reform Mean to Us?
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance welcomes the improvements contained in the health insurance reform bill that was passed by Congress late Monday, March 22nd. For years, women with ovarian cancer … Continue reading
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Cancer Costs More Than Doubled in 40-Year Fight
The rising cost of cancer research and care, which helped reduce death rates by 16 percent over 40 years, is straining the U.S. health system and needs to be restrained, … Continue reading
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Also tagged cost of care, outcomes, quality of life, Research, treatment
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Connecticut seeks to cover chemo pills
Reporting from Hartford, Conn. “Hallelujah,” Kim Green remembers thinking. Her life was about to get easier. For nearly a decade, she’d been making trips to the hospital, spending full days … Continue reading
Health Reform Update March 3, 2010
While both Houses of Congress have passed health reform bills, there is no final proposal or definitive plan of action to enact a health reform law at this time. The … Continue reading
Health Care Reform Update: White House Releases New Proposal
CONSUMER FINANCE: Surviving Cancer And Managing Costs (Nasdaq)
By Anya Martin, A DOW JONES COLUMN Survival is the first order of business when you face a diagnosis of cancer but failure to talk business upfront with your doctor … Continue reading
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