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healthcare really sucks in the US

September 27th, 2008 · 7 Comments · Insurance, health

Okay yesterday I might have broken my foot again.  I won’t explain how it happened but it was stupid.  Anyway though, I went to the ER because it happened as I was arriving home yesterday in the pouring rain.  So at 7 pm, there was no way I could see any doctor because they are [...]

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The $100k Baby

September 24th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Insurance, health

Wow, the mainstream media is finally outing the big secret.  That soon we are going to be able to design our own babies.  Well at least the richest Americans are.  Designing babies is not cheap nor will it get cheaper anytime soon.
So what are my thoughts?  I had to take a graduate level class in [...]

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Guest Post at Wide Open Wallet

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Guest Post, Insurance, health

My guest post for Ashely at Wide Open Wallet is up here.  It’s asking why does only the US charge for Birth Control?

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Health Insurance problems?

June 30th, 2008 · No Comments · health

Right now MSN is giving an overview of problems Americans are facing.  According to NPR, the news is talking about the mortgage crisis, the stock market, and the war.  However, what is the biggest challenge facing the average american?  The answer is the rapidly rising cost of health insurance. 
This article looks at many different challenges [...]

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