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Experts say health care reform may become a broken promise

By Hoa Quach 5:57 PM February 24, 2010

Despite what may seem like compromises between Democrats and Republicans, experts say President Obama’s original health care reform plan is no longer possible.

Fear of absorbing health insurance costs hit San Diego’s youth

By Kristina Blake 10:10 AM January 29, 2010

If the health care package reaches President Obama’s desk for a signature, the young uninsured would be forced to obtain health insurance too.

The Senate health care package explained

By Hoa Quach 3:59 PM December 23, 2009

The U.S. Senate is expected to pass a major health care package Thursday morning. Find out what it all entails and what it all means.

Comparison of House and Senate health care reform bills

By Steven Bartholow 3:48 PM December 23, 2009

A quick look at what the two bills look like, and what health care reform might actually bring about.

Senate health care bill could hit senior San Diegans hard

By Jennifer Reed 11:50 AM December 21, 2009

The Senate health bill would cut reimbursements for senior home care by 17 percent — a cut San Diego may not be able to afford with a rapidly aging population.

Shortage of health care workers a growing concern

By Hoa Quach 5:01 PM December 9, 2009

Health care reform should be more than about better access to care, some experts say. As Baby Boomer health professionals retire, more industry workers are also needed.

Co-pay rising: Self-employed and looking for coverage

By Lisa Zamosky 10:39 AM December 3, 2009

There are no easy answers when it comes to getting insurance in the private market. But if you’re self-employed, there are options worth exploring.

Health disparities hit poor and minority women

By Paul Kleyman 9:33 AM December 2, 2009

UCLA study shows one in five low-income women have not visited a doctor in the last year.

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