Monthly Archives: January 2009

Queues cost Canadians more than $750 million in 2008; more than 30,000 seek treatment abroad

Posted on January 22, 2009 by admin

Although the public system seems to save money by restricting access to medical care, private persons pay the cost. In 2008, an estimated 750,794 Canadians were waiting for treatment after an appointment with a specialist. Using a Statistics Canada finding … Continue reading →

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AARP rakes in cash from seniors’ insurance

Posted on January 16, 2009 by admin

Seniors may think they save money when they buy AARP insurance, but if they take the trouble to compare competing products, they may be paying twice as much. AARP brought in nearly half a billion dollars in 2007 from fees … Continue reading →

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AMA advocates mandatory insurance and a progressive health insurance tax on “rich”

Posted on January 6, 2009 by admin

In its new health reform policy, replacing Health Access America, the American Medical Association writes: “We also believe that individuals with high incomes have a responsibility to obtain coverage for themselves and their families.” Persons with an income greater than … Continue reading →

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