Massachusetts is “experimenting” with mandatory health insurance, according to the Dr. Judy Ann Bigby, the commonwealth’s secretary of Health and Human Services. Under a new law that went into effect July 1, Massachusetts citizens are required to obtain health insurance or face a penalty. NPR has an interview with Dr. Bigby where she explains the experimental nature of the project and its stated goals.
health insurance
By 7.2.07
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Whether or not you agree with him, you can watch Michael Moore’s documentary Sicko, which explores potential flaws in the American health care system, for free online without downloading anything. [via Stay Free!]
United Healthcare Doesn’t Feel Like Paying For Your Drugs
By 10.29.06
“Your drugs are too expensive.”
Blue Cross Fined For Illegally Dumping Sick Patients
By 10.18.06
Blue Cross has been up to some shillyshallying in California…
Consumerist Ask Metafilter Round-Up
By 10.10.06
• Which pets are more apt to eat their deceased owners? [Link]
