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Georgia Association Provides Free Dental Care During Clinic

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Robert Hay

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy On August 12 and 13, the Georgia Dental Association hosted a free clinic to provide dental care at no cost to low- and no-income Georgia adults. The program, … Continue reading →

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Deficit Panel Releases Final Report

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Robert Hay

The president’s deficit panel released its final report today and added details to its original leaked outline for how it suggests the U.S. balance the budget and enact a more stable fiscal policy.  Dubbed “The Moment of Truth”, the document … Continue reading →

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Administration Offers Clarification on Grandfathered Plan Rules

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Robert Hay
VALLEJO, CA - AUGUST 11: Vials of Tdap vaccinations sit on a table during the Solano County health fair August 11, 2010 in Vallejo, California. California medical officials are urging California residents to get booster shots for whooping cough as the state is in the midst of the largest outbreak in over fifty years. Close to 1,500 cases of whooping cough have been reported this year, including six cases that resulted in deaths of children under three years old. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The Obama administration this week issued additional guidance on the so-called grandfathered health care plans, but that guidance failed to address the cost issues ASAE raised in its comments. Continue reading →

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The Price Tag on Senate Health Care Reform and How to Pay for It

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Chris Vest

Over the past 24 hours, a series of events has moved the question of how to pay for health care reform to the forefront of the debate.  The following timeline shows how this issue has become the biggest roadblock to … Continue reading →

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House Committee: Help Needed for Small Firms

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Robert Hay

On the heels of a New York Times story yesterday examining the impact of health care reform proposals on small businesses, the House Small Business Committee held a hearing to examine exactly that topic. “While there is no silver bullet … Continue reading →

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