Tag: healthcare reform

This is a photo of Dr. Vindell Washington, Chief Medical Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, and Marc Rippen, founder and CEO of Alertgy.
Category: Health Insurance

Alertgy wins NOLA Health Innovators Challenge Diabetes Pitch

Note from Mike: I was at this event earlier this week. I’m really excited to see the amazing work these firms are doing to fight diabetes. I’ve talked before about the cost of treating chronic conditions. I’m amped about new tech that can help doctors and health plans like Blue Cross stop some of the tragic results of diabetes. These advances can save money and improve lives at the same time. Here’s more about the event and the winner.

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This is a photo with a coin and a dollar sign with an arrow going up and text that reads: "More Cost Shifted to Kids by the Feds: Healthcare.gov still on the wrong track."
Category: ACA and Policy, Cost of Healthcare, Health Insurance

More Cost Shifted to Kids by the Feds: Healthcare.gov still on the wrong track

Just a few days ago, we got this post on Facebook:

“I want to start by saying thank you for helping my autistic son out so much for so long. He has made significant progress at the therapy center he goes to and he now has hopes for an independent life. But…I can’t afford you anymore. Last year, my son’s insurance went up significantly. We just received the letter, like last year, saying it was going up again a significant amount again next year. I cannot fathom paying anymore in insurance, which his alone is already more than my mortgage. More than my mortgage…How is it possible for anything to actually get better for my family at this breakneck pace… My son needs help….And I’ll probably stick with you….Because you’re the only safe option for my son.”

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