A new federal database gives us a never-before-seen comparison of hospital prices. For example, a hospital in New Jersey charges the average patient over $99,000 for a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment that a Bronx hospital charges their patients just over $7,000 for. LIKE if you favor more transparency in hospital costs REBLOG to tell us your thoughts on this article.

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Starting October 1st, Americans can purchase health insurance in an online marketplace as a result of President Obama’s new health care law. Our generation will have two options: buy insurance, or opt out and pay a fine. Insurance providers are worried that too many young Americans think they are “invincible”— or unlikely to get sick—and as a result, will forego insurance, raising prices for everyone else. It is therefore important for our generation to enroll to keep costs down. LIKE this post if you favor the President’s health care plan, and REBLOG if you do not.

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Did you know that big pharmaceutical companies are paying generic drug companies NOT to release cheaper versions of their name-branded drugs, including cancer and AIDS treatments? LIKE if this tactic should be outlawed, REBLOG if otherwise.

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The cost of health care in America is and has been increasing three times as fast as the overall cost of living. Is health care spending a problem in the United States? LIKE if you agree, COMMENT if you disagree.

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Yesterday, Congressman Paul Ryan revealed his budget plan that would eliminate President Obama’s health care law, privatize Medicare, increase defense spending and cut education and job-training programs. LIKE if you agree with Ryan’s budget, REBLOG if you do not.

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Health Affairs Web First recently produced a study on the Affordable Care Act that shows the provision to allow young Americans to stay on their parents’ health insurance until they’re 26 has thus far been successful. In the year since this provision was enacted, coverage has increased 7.6% for our generation across all racial and ethnic backgrounds, including those who are working and non-working. What’s your opinion on this specific provision? LIKE if you support it and REBLOG to tell us if/ why you don’t.           

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The Supreme Court today upheld the Affordable Care Act. LIKE and SHARE this if you are pleased with their decision.

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Did you know that for every $7 invested in the elderly, only $1 of federal funds supports young people? LIKE if you think we should build a future that is beneficial to both older AND younger generations, and REBLOG to spread the word. 

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With a shortfall in doctors expected to occur during the next decade, nurses are stepping up to the plate to fill the gap! LIKE this if you approve, and SHARE it to show support for nurses in your community!!!

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Young adults have one of the biggest stakes in the pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling that will ultimately decide the fate of President Obama’s health care law. About 2.5 million young adults have already gained coverage under the ACA, and 11.8 million more will gain subsidized coverage by 2014.

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There’s a lot of talk about The Affordable Care Act or ‘Obamacare’. It’s important for us to know how the bill directly affects young Americans. LIKE & SHARE if you support the Affordable Care Act. To find out some ways the legislation affects you, go here: http://bit.ly/HnvztT

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THE FACTS

• Here are 5 ways that The Affordable Care Act is helping young Americans:

1. You get to stay on your parents plan until age 26.
2. Student health plans are now more comprehensive
3. There is a greater focus on preventative care
4. Insurance providers can’t discriminate against patients with pre-existing conditions
5. Med students now can get more help paying back their loans and better chances at finding a job!

WHY WE SHOULD CARE

• There’s a lot of talk about The Affordable Care Act or ‘Obamacare’. It’s important for us to know how the bill directly affects young Americans.

OUR TIME OPINION

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