OHSU program gives immigrants, the unemployed and underemployed a way to get …
Some waiting outside since 6 am, they have gathered for free health checks offered by a shoestring program based at Oregon Health & Science University. Palmer, who works in the school's Global Health Center, solicits students from OHSU's schools of …
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Recession one way to curb health costs
John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign health insurance reform platform and House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's recent Medicare voucher concept incorporated that view. That logic has also driven high deductible health plans that are paired …
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Making quality health care accessible to students


Image by Office of Governor Patrick
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – Together with education officials, college faculty and students, Governor Deval Patrick today celebrated the sweeping reorganization of student health insurance benefits that will significantly enhance state and community college students’ access to quality health care coverage. The expansion of health plan options on 24 public college campuses across the Commonwealth follows Governor Patrick’s announcement in early April that Massachusetts had partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield to provide new and updated services for students beginning this August. Learn more at www.mass.gov/governor

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Beat health insurance price hikes
During this period, however, you will continue to be entitled to the benefits you were previously entitled to. Waiting periods do apply if your health insurance policy has lapsed more than 13 weeks ago. If you're aged under 55, you have to wait 26 …
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University's doctor of psychology students meet critical need for mental …
It is estimated that 20 percent of the total population has no health insurance. Last fall's expansion into pediatric care incorporated the addition of a bilingual pediatric call-in hour ( a parenting hotline ), a diagnostic program that provides …
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Obama Confident About Health Care Law Having Its Day in (Supreme) Court
Its probably in the same section that says the Federal Government as part of the Health Care Takeover says that it will take over the College Student Loan program. What exactly does that have to do with health care other than it is a supposed “income …
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Question by theNakedEye: Does my “HIPAA” health care notice serve as a “waiver” of sorts for a pre-existing condition?
I have just lost my COBRA health insurance coverage. As a part of the process of loosing my health care, a standard HIPAA form was recently sent to me. I am confused as to the purpose of this notice.

I have a pre-existing health condition; when I attempt to apply for new private health insurance, could the fact of the existence of this form enable a new insurer to take me in despite the problem, whereas without this form I would not be covered for this pre-existing condition?

I have less than 63 days (for some reason) to use this notice. Can someone please explain what this HIPAA notice is used for, and am I correct in concluding this might help me find insurance despite the condition?

Many thanks in advance! All information most appreciated!

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Does your college student have the right insurance coverage?
Make sure they have copies of insurance cards and a list of health care providers under your insurance plan. Next you need to make sure all that stuff you just bought is covered. Beth Barnes with State Farm Insurance says it's great to have the kids …
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RomneyCare Is No Model for the Nation
Nationally, in the state children's health insurance program (CHIP), doctors have responded to an increase in the demand for their services by scheduling more appointments, but they are spending less time with patients. On measures of access, …
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Solo practitioner Wenner serves Cold Spring patients
His practice was among the first 11 Health Care Homes certified by the state. The medical care plan is an approach that involves primary care doctors, families and patients working together to improve the care and lives of people with chronic health …
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