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Posts Tagged ‘Health Insurance’

Five Tips to Cut Health Care Costs

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

With the rising costs of gasoline and other consumer market products these days, individuals are searching for ways to save money all around. One such instance where saving money is a key factor is in the case of health care costs. Health care products and services can cost quite a bit of money for many individuals, whether they need such care only occasionally or on a constant basis. The good news is that there are ways to save money on health care costs and keep some money in your pocket for other necessities.

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Why Your Health Plan Won’t Cover a Lobotomy

Friday, April 18th, 2008

nuit lobotomyFrom cancer treatment to breast reduction, insurance companies offer a wide array of coverage for those needing medical treatment. One such procedure that insurers will not cover is a lobotomy. Dr. Walter Freeman was the doctor responsible for bringing the lobotomy procedure to the United States in the 1930’s. It was used to potentially remedy mental illness and other disorders of the brain however the lobotomy procedure did not see much success. There are a few reasons today why insurance companies refuse to cover this type of medical procedure.

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