Monthly Archives: September 2012

South Dakota opts out

South Dakota joins a growing number of states who are opting out of Obamacare health benefits exchanges. State health benefits exchanges are a crucial cog in the Obamacare system. “South Dakota will not set up its own health insurance exchange, … Continue reading

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Obamacare Bending the Cost Curve Up, Not Down as Claimed

“a slew of new reports…. “the Kaiser Family Foundation released its annual Employer Health Benefits Survey showing that average family health insurance premiums have gone up by more than $2,500 ($2,730 to be exact), not down. “the Health Care Cost … Continue reading

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Stunning Poll: Docs Say Government Wrecking the Future of Medicine

“A new survey released by the Doctor Patient Medical Association finds that the culture of frustration for doctors is stunningly high…. .These are all-time high numbers since the 1960′s.” Key findings – ·    90% say the medical system is on … Continue reading

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Middle-Class Medicaid Expansion Catastrophic for the Poor

Do you care about the poor? You need to read this: “One of the most tragic failings of ObamaCare is that it will make it harder for many of the most vulnerable citizens – patients with no option but Medicaid … Continue reading

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Obamacare Hammers Young Adults

“Obamacare is a fundamentally unfair burden to young Americans.  Chief Justice John Roberts, who cast the decisive vote to uphold Obamacare, admits that, “The mandate primarily affects healthy, often young adults who are less likely to need significant health care … Continue reading

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Ill-Conceived Individual Mandate May Trigger Insurance Market Death Spiral

“the Congressional Budget Office announced the results of a new analysis of the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate, the law’s provision that forces Americans to buy health insurance or face a fine. According to CBO, 11-12 million uninsured Americans will … Continue reading

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Obamacare to Cut Profits in Half Overnight

“The International Franchise Association held a convention in Washington this week where most of the Radio Shack, Dunkin Donuts, Curves and other franchisers were grumbling about new federal regulations, especially the impact of Obamacare. “Most, said Atlanta Taco Bell and … Continue reading

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