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We've got you covered: Ithaca's co-op medical plan can soften the blow for the uninsured

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The Ithaca Health Alliance, a Co-operative medical plan, is addressing the national health crisis in the United States by softening the blow for the medically uninsured Americans. The alliance run by founder Paul Grover and overseen by a member-elected board, guarantees that all members pay the same $100 annual fee and to file a claim, members will have to simply submit a receipt.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Commodity & service prices, HEALTH SERVICES, Health Planning, Prices and rates, Medically uninsured persons, Company pricing policy

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They've got your number; an ID card for government benefits raises privacy concerns

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The Clinton administration is proposing the use of magnetic identification cards in the distribution of social security benefits. Although such cards can expedite the delivery of services, they also pose a major threat to individual privacy. Such cards can be used to track individuals and monitor personal finances and activities.

Evaluation, Information management, Social security, Smart cards

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I canEt afford to get sick

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Rising health care costs and health insurance schemes for chronic illness among patients in United States is analyzed. Doctors, insurers, employers, patients and doctors views on health care are presented.

Analysis, Chronic diseases, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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