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A Pirate’s Life – Health Insurance Premiums Today

Long ago and far away, it seems, there was pretty much one primary health insurance provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).  It was originally founded in 1929, and subscribers paid $6 per year (around $80 today) for up to 21 … Continue reading

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Introduction to Noprofithealthcare – The Health Care Blog

First, the basis for this commentary: It stems from a personal belief that health care should be a basic and readily-obtainable protection for all the citizens of a prosperous country, like defense from foreign invaders, from crime, from fire, etc. … Continue reading

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