Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of July 9, 2012

Once a week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics related to insurance. This is an easy way to keep up to date with the changes to insurance that could affect the policies that protect your family. NPR released an episode of “Morning Edition” on June 29, 2012. This episode is called “Health Care Ruling Is A Mixed Bag For Insurers”. Host Linda Wertheimer and Host Renee Montagne speak with Karen Ignani. She is the president and CEO of American’s Health Insurance Plans, or AHIP. They discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of July 2, 2012

Every week the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss topics related to insurance. This is a good way to keep up to date with the changes to insurance that could affect the policies that protect your family. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on June 29, 2012. This episode is called “Business Owners Mixed On Health Care Ruling”. The episode features a few small business owners, each of whom had a somewhat different reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling about the Affordable Care Act. NPR released another episode of “Morning … Continue reading

Special Needs Blog Week in Review – June 24 – 30, 2012

Every week, the Special Needs Blog Week in Review brings you a quick summary of each of the blogs that were posted here in the past seven days. It makes it easier for you to find out about the ones that you might have missed. The Special Needs Podcast Roundup went up on June 25, 2012. This week, I’d like to point out an episode of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Sunday”. The episode was called “Planes, Patience, and Slightly Kid-Friendlier Security”. This is a good one to listen to for parents who will be traveling by plane with their children this … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – June 24 – 30, 2012

Once a week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you a fast way to “ketchup” on all the blogs that were posted here in the past seven days. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs that appear. What did you miss? A Brief Comparison of Health Care Plans Obama’s plan includes coverage for adults and children who have a pre-existing condition. Romney’s plan includes coverage for people who have a pre-existing condition – but only if they have had continuous health insurance coverage. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on June 25, 2012. This week, I’d like … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of June 25, 2012

It is time, once again, for the weekly Insurance Podcast Roundup. This is where to find brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss issues related to insurance. It is a good way to keep informed about the changes to insurance that could affect the policies that protect your family. NPR released an episode of “Weekend Edition Sunday” on June 24, 2012. This episode is called “Countdown To The Supreme Court’s Ruling On Health Care”. This episode points out that the Supreme Court is very likely to issue its decision about the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act soon. It discusses … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of June 11, 2012

Every week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that talk about insurance related topics. Keeping up with the latest news about insurance is a good way to be aware of the changes that could affect the insurance that protects your family. NPR released an episode of “Morning Edition” on June 11, 2012. This episode is called “For Uninsured in Ore., A Flat Fee For Health Care”. This episode talks about something new that clinics in Oregon are doing. They charge patients a set monthly fee for basic medical care. The clinics do not accept health … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of June 4, 2012

The Insurance Podcast Roundup is where to go every week to find new episodes of podcasts that talk about topics that are related to insurance. This is a great way to stay informed about the changes that could affect the insurance policies that protect your family. NPR released an episode of “Talk of the Nation” on June 1, 2012. This episode is called “Can Technology Deliver Better Health Care?” In this episode, host Ira Flatow speaks with Dr. Eric Topol, author of “The Creative Destruction of Medicine”, Dr. Reed Tuckson, head of UnitedHealth Group, and Dr. Arnold Relman, former editor-in-chief … Continue reading

Insurance Blog Week in Review – May 27 – June 2, 2012

The Insurance Blog Week in Review provides you with a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on all the blogs that appeared here in the past week. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen different blogs that go up. What did you miss? Lloyd’s of London Denied Coverage for Bill Paxton The insurer that is well known for approving of all kinds of strange insurance policies denied a request made by Bill Paxton for life insurance. CalPERS Will Offer Coverage for Same-Sex Couples The California retirement fund for state employees will now be able to offer long-term care insurance … Continue reading

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of April 30, 2012

Each week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of podcasts that discuss insurance related issues and topics. Listening to these podcasts is a great way to keep up with the changes that may affect the insurance that covers you and your family. NPR has an episode of “All Things Considered” that was released on April 26, 2012. This episode is called “Colorado Extends Medicaid To Some Adults Without Kids”. Typically, Medicaid covers children, women who are pregnant, people with certain types of disabilities, and people who are over the age of 65. Colorado found a way to … Continue reading