Thursday, September 11, 2008

Insuring the Uninsured 

By Kalese Hammonds

Filed As:  Health Care

There is a lot of talk these days about expanding government programs to eliminate the uninsured population, but research from the Texas Public Policy Foundation indicates that state-provided health insurance can only make a ... more »»

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• 4:59 pm
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Monday, August 11, 2008

Universal Health Care 

The Democratic Party's platform

By Kalese Hammonds

Filed As:  Health Care

On Saturday, Paul Krugman touted the health care reform platform of the Democratic Party, which promises “that Democrats are united around a commitment to provide every American access ... more »»

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• 12:47 pm
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Friday, July 18, 2008

State Employee Benefits 

By Kalese Hammonds

Filed As:  Health Care

With almost 560 state employees per 10,000 Texas residents, the increasing cost of health insurance benefits means state lawmakers must allocate considerable funding for these benefits.

The state covers the entire cost of the monthly premium for more »»

• posted by Kalese Hammonds
• 9:06 am
• 1 comment

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Consumers Need More Choices 

By Kalese Hammonds

Filed As:  Health Care

Texas has the highest ratio of uninsured residents in the country. With nearly one in four Texans uninsured, legislators and other stakeholders tirelessly look for the silver bullet to guarantee that everyone has access to health care.

The results, however, have been more »»

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• 2:09 pm
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