Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of March 5, 2012

It is time for the Insurance Podcast Roundup once again. Listening to a podcast that talks about the potential changes that could happen to your insurance policies is a great way to stay informed. Lately, it has become a way to keep up with politics, too. NPR has an episode of “All Things Considered” that was released on March 1, 2012. This episode is called “Majorities In Senate and Public Support Birth Control Coverage”. The episode discusses the ramifications of the Blunt Amendment, (if it had been passed). It also shares information from a Kaiser Family Foundation poll that shows … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 26 – March 3, 2012

This week, there were a couple of extra blogs that appeared on the Insurance Blog. Maybe you didn’t have the time to read over all of the blogs that caught your attention. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a good way to “ketchup” on whatever you missed. Prime Healthcare Services Investigated for Controversial Billing The hospital chain is under investigation because they are accused of submitting false claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal, of “upbilling”, and of not releasing stabilized patients to hospitals that are within the patient’s health insurance network. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on February 27, … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of February 27, 2012

Here we go! It is time for the weekly Insurance Podcast Roundup. This is where to look in order to find new episodes of podcasts that are talking about insurance related issues. Recently, insurance seems to have become very connected to politics. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on February 24, 2012. This episode is called “N.H. GOP Moves To Revise State’s Contraception Law”. There is a law in New Hampshire that has been in existence for twelve years. The law requires contraceptive coverage under insurer’s prescription drug policies. No one has complained about this law … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 19 – 25, 2012

Every week, there can be anywhere from twelve to fourteen different blogs appearing on the Insurance Blog. It can be difficult to keep track of them all. The Insurance Blog Week in Review is a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on the blogs that you missed. Desk FDR Used as Insurance Salesman Gets New Home Before Franklin D. Roosevelt became President of the United States, he spent a few years working as an insurance salesman. The desk that he used to use is being donated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of February 20, 2012

Every week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that talk about insurance related issues. Listening to them is a good way to keep up with the news, and to stay politically aware. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on February 16, 2012. This episode is called “Doctors ‘Disgruntled’ And Frustrated By Looming Medicare Cuts”. The episode explains why doctors are upset over the continued looming threat of cuts to the reimbursement that they would get from treating patients who use Medicare. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 12 – 18, 2012

In a given week, there can be anywhere from twelve to fourteen different blogs appearing here. The Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on the news that you may have missed. Clinic Will Charge Unhealthy Workers Higher Insurance Rates The Cleveland Clinic is going to charge employees that are considered to be unhealthy a 21% higher health insurance premium. To avoid the increase, the worker has to see a doctor and follow the health plan the doctor prescribes. The Insurance Podcast Roundup for the week went up on February 13, 2012. Each … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of February 13, 2012

The Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss insurance related issues. This week, you can take your pick of the many podcasts that discuss the controversy with birth control coverage and the Catholic Church. NPR has an episode of “Weekend Edition Saturday” that was released on February 11, 2012. This episode is called “Religion And Birth Control: Not Just A GOP Fight”. This episode points out that the controversy over birth control coverage is not just a fight between the Republicans and the Obama Administration. It has also become a fight between religious freedom and … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of February 5-11, 2012

The Insurance Blog Week in Review gives you an easy way to “ketchup” on all the blogs that were posted this week. In a given week, there can be anywhere from twelve to fourteen different articles that appear on the Insurance Blog. Lately, news about insurance is intertwined with politics. This definitely makes things interesting! The Insurance Podcast Roundup for the week went up on February 6, 2012. Federal Government Says No to California’s Medi-Cal Co-Pays Governor Jerry Brown made a plan that required the low-income people who use Medi-Cal to pay a co-pay before they could be seen by … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of February 6, 2012

Ready for more insurance related podcasts? The Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you new episodes of podcasts that go over important and newsworthy insurance related topics. This week, the biggest topic has to do with insurance coverage and women’s health care. NPR has an episode of “Tell Me More” that was released on February 3, 2012. This episode is called “Contraception Provision Sets off Firestorm”. Host Michel Martin speaks with Laurie Goodstein of the New York Times. They discuss the Obama administration’s decision that religious institutions have to have health plans that cover contraception. U.S. Catholic Bishops are intending to fight … Continue reading

Special Needs Blog Week in Review – January 29 – February 4, 2012

Parents of children who have special needs are busy. You might not have time to read over the Special Needs Blog every day, to see what is new. Instead, you can check out the Special Needs Blog Week in Review and quickly discover what you might be missing. The Special Needs Podcast Roundup went up on January 30, 2012. Some highlights include: CNN’s Dr. Gupta explaining the mystery illness in Texas, and The Coffee Klatch episode with Dr. Allen Frances discussing the changes in the DSM-V. What is Trisomy 18? Rick Santorum’s youngest daughter has Trisomy 18. She recently ended … Continue reading