Free Health Insurance – Welfare (Subsidies) on Steroids

The American Welfare State continues to grow. Proponents don’t call it welfare though. They call it “subsidies” instead. That’s a nicer, cleaner, less controversial term intended to calm frayed political nerves among those who work for a living and pay their own way. So when you read the following article, mentally substitute the term “subsidy” to “welfare.” 

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DisneyLand Buys Blue Cross & Blue Shield

In an unprecedented move, the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association announced this morning Disneyland has concluded talks with all BCBS plans in the United States and has reached a definitive agreement to purchase the Blues for $4.3 trillion. A spokesman for the BCBS Association has scheduled a press conference this afternoon to provide details.

In tandem with this blockbuster announcement was breaking news out of Chicago………

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Slapped In Texas

TPA Loses Lawsuit Against Private Citizen

“The Texas Legislature unanimously adopted one of the strongest Anti-SLAPP statutes in the nation and showed their continued support of the First Amendment.  On June 17, 2011, the Texas Citizens Participation Act (the “Texas Anti-SLAPP statute”) was signed into law by Gov. Rick Perry.”

“The statue allows a judge to dismiss frivolous lawsuits filed against one who speaks out about a “matter of public concern” within the first 60 days.  “Matter of public concern” is defined expansively in the statute.” (slappedintexas.com/primer/)

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How One Of America’s Most Innovative Benefits Leaders Reduces Clients’ Healthcare Spending 20%

David Conterno

When the industry goes to higher deductibles, we remove them. When the industry goes to narrow networks, we remove networks. When the industry goes to narrow formularies, we expand them. When the industry invests in specialty care and surgical centers, we invest in primary care. When the industry looks to bring in more insurance products, we bring in less. Instead of increasing obstacles to getting any and all care, we need to be removing all obstacles to getting the right care.”

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RiskManagers.us is a specialty company in the benefits market that, while not an insurance company, works directly with health entities, medical providers, and businesses to identify and develop cost effective benefits packages, emphasizing transparency and fairness in direct reimbursement compensation methods.

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