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Massachusetts Tackles Medical Costs

May 15th, 2012

Massachusetts became the first state to move toward universal health insurance five years ago. Now, the state is debating how to replace the fee-for-service medical system. Mass Governor Deval L. Patrick (D) is trying to push the health care system here into a new era of cost control. He is proposing a new way of paying for care that would give lump payments to teams of doctors responsible for almost all the care of a group of patients, with bonuses for saving money and dispensing high-caliber services that keep people healthy.

We did access first, said state Senate President Therese Murray (D).

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8 Products That Make Traveling Less Stressful

May 8th, 2012

The most experienced travel gurus know that the key to smart traveling is efficiency. Packing lightweight, compact items that help you navigate your travel experience are best. While everyone knows to pack climate-appropriate clothing, toiletries, and necessary electronics, there are certain items that every seasoned traveler would benefit from owning. Having these items on hand eliminate some of the stress associated with traveling under-prepared.

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Michigan to help lower income drivers get insurance

March 18th, 2012

Many people are struggling financially in Detroit and other areas of Michigan. On average, drivers in the city of Detroit pay approximately $4,500 a year for their auto insurance premiums. This is the city with the most expensive premiums in the entire United States.

Politicians have decided to take action and help poorer people be able to afford their car insurance premiums. This will help them avoid breaking the law and operating a motor vehicle while uninsured.

The measure is being introduced by a man named State Senator Virgil Smith. Drivers who make less than $32,000 and have a clean driving record and have a car that is worth $20,000 or less would be able to have their car insurance premiums slashed to about $1,000.

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10 Types of Insurance Frequent Travelers Blow Off

February 3rd, 2012

For families that only take one vacation each year to a domestic destination, travelers insurance isnt something that comes to mind. Though its certainly a good idea for all vacation planners to look into the various types of travel insurance available, these are ten of the plans that frequent travelers should consider, but often dont.

There are combination plans available that offer facets of each of the above-mentioned plans under one policy to varying degrees; doing a bit of research can help you get a great deal on coverage that will protect you from the hazards of frequent travel.

 

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WV Trying to Lower Deer/ Vehicle Collisions

January 16th, 2012

West Virginia is a state that often has a problem with drivers hitting animals such as deer and moose. During the winter months, it gets dark much earlier which is why these collisions often occur. One reason behind the number of accidents is that deer and other wildlife have limited habitats and find it hard to find food. They often wander into the road and are afraid of headlights so they often freeze and drivers who are unaware of their presence often end up hitting the animals and killing them.

 

This can cause a lot of damage to the vehicle, especially the front end which takes the brunt of the overall impact.

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