Consumer's share of costs is on the rise
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The study by the Lewin Group indicates that premium costs for private health insurance coverage grew 35.9% from 2000 to 2004, while the average individual earnings grew only 12.4%. The number of Americans whose healthcare costs exceeds 25% of their income rose to 14.3% million from 11.6 million. On the other hand, the report by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates that the Medicare premium would rise 17% to $78.20 in 2005, and the average social security recipient could spend about 20% of his social security income. These results point towards consumers having a difficult time paying their deductibles, etc and opting out of insurance coverage.
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Health Care
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2004
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OSHA budget receives boost for FY 2007
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The details pertaining to the budget allocation for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as requested by the Bush government and for the fiscal year 2007, are presented. The Bush government has requested an amount of $483 millions, a boost of $11.2 million over the previous fiscal year.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2006
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Survey: injuries decline, costs increase
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A survey by Liberty Mutual, on workplace injuries indicates that, despite a decline in workplace related injuries, employers are still looming over the rising costs such as disability and workers compensation.
Publication Name: CTD News Workplace Solutions for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1062-6743
Year: 2005
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