The costs of raising children in the U.S. continue to climb
On June 14th, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its 2011 cost estimates…
Health care
Dr. Duru Massachusetts rejects requests for increasing health insurance premiums
The Massachusetts Division of Insurance recently rejected 235 of 274 requested increases on health care…
Anthem Blue Cross raises premiums by as much as 39 percent
We’re accustomed to seeing stories about rising health insurance rates, but this is really something…
writejesse Great news for deflationists: health care costs continue to skyrocket
This story will come as a surprise to no one except maybe the increasingly small…
Medicare supplemental health insurance premiums are rising in Rhode Island
The Warwick Beacon reports on rising Medicare Supplemental premiums in Rhode Island: “Even though they’ll…
Health insurance premiums still rising fast
While Congress debates health care reform on Capitol Hill, employers throughout the country are bracing…
High Drug Prices Attract Congressional Attention
It appears the proposed health care reform bills encouraging drug companies to increase prices ahead…
Quote of the day
“In discussions with dozens of health-care leaders and economists, I find near unanimity of opinion…
Massachusetts health insurance premiums rising fast
In the state that serves as a model for Obamacare, officials are frustrated by a…
NYT: Prescription Drug Prices up 9 percent in Past Year
NYTimes: Even as drug makers promise to support Washington’s health care overhaul by shaving $8…