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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "insurers"

Americans Demand a Public Option in Health Care -- When Will Politicians Listen?

Americans Demand a Public Option in Health Care -- When Will Politicians Listen?

Robert Parry, Consortium News. June 23, 2009.
Even in special-interest-dominated Washington, it's rare for politicians to so blatantly privilege a private industry over the will of the people.

NY Times Poll: Wide Support For Government-Administered Health Care

NY Times Poll: Wide Support For Government-Administered Health Care

DemFromCT, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. June 22, 2009.
Congress needs a better feel for what the public wants, not just what their colleagues want.

Warning: Health Care Lobbyists Are Winning the Battle to Screw All of Us

Warning: Health Care Lobbyists Are Winning the Battle to Screw All of Us

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. June 18, 2009.
Lobbyists sense that their chances of protecting big insurers, drug companies, medical specialties, technology companies are improving.

Rules of the Market Do Not Apply to Health Insurance Companies

Rules of the Market Do Not Apply to Health Insurance Companies

Matthew Holt, The Health Care Blog AlterNet: Health and Wellness. June 2, 2008.
Insurers claim that market competition keeps their prices low. In fact, employers rarely shop around for the cheapest option.