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Posted 09/01/2010 9:35 AM by Angela Marshall
Source: KPAX Media Center

MISSOULA - Some major changes are coming to the federal health insurance program Medicare in January because of the passage of President Obama's Affordable Care Act.

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Posted 08/27/2010 12:50 PM
Source: KPAX Media Center

MISSOULA - There are some changes coming to Medicare with more programs being added beginning on January 1st.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Public Affairs Specialist Mike Fierb… Click to Read More

Posted 08/24/2010 11:13 AM by Allyson Weller
Source: KPAX News

MISSOULA - Montana Senator Max Baucus brought the nations top health care official, Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, to Montana to talk to residents about health care in rural areas on Monday.
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Posted 08/05/2010 11:08 AM by Tami Luhby, senior writer
Source: CNN Wire

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The newly passed health care law will boost the financial strength of the nation's massive Medicare program, the government said Thursday.

The controversial Affor… Click to Read More

Posted 06/23/2010 10:50 AM by Hayley Gunn
Source: Montana's News Station (KRTV-Great Falls)

GREAT FALLS - President Obama met with CEO's of some of the country's largest insurance companies on Tuesday, talking about ways to implement healthcare reform.

Bozeman resident and cancer … Click to Read More

Posted 05/29/2010 12:00 PM by Laura Wilson
Source: KPAX News

MISSOULA - Business owners had the chance to learn about the new health care reform bill that has many of them wondering, "how much is this going to cost me?" on Friday.

Blue Cross-Blue Shi… Click to Read More

Posted 05/27/2010 12:10 PM by Lindsay Clein
Source: Montana's News Station (KBZK-Bozeman)

BOZEMAN - Matt Kazan from Senator Max Baucus's office was in Bozeman on Wednesday talking about the benefits and what he calls myths people have about President Obama's health care bill.

So… Click to Read More

Posted 05/19/2010 9:53 AM by Angela Douglas
Source: Montana's News Station (KTVQ-Billings)

BILLINGS - The nation's new health care reform law was back in the spotlight here in Billings Tuesday.

Big Sky Economic Development hosted an event for local businesses to discuss the early… Click to Read More

Posted 05/12/2010 9:47 AM by Julianne Pepitone
Source: CNNMoney.com

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The federal government unveiled details this week about how people up to age 26 can get covered by their parents' health insurance policies, as part of the health care re… Click to Read More

Posted 05/03/2010 1:56 PM by Marnee Banks
Source: Montana's News Station (KXLH)

HELENA - State health department officials say that the federal health reform bill will expand the number of people qualifying for Medicaid.

Prior to the health reform bill, families qualif… Click to Read More

Posted 04/29/2010 9:37 AM by Mark Holyoak
Source: KPAX News

HELENA - Two of Montana's largest health insurance companies are already implementing big changes before federal law mandates it.

New West Health Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mont… Click to Read More

Posted 04/27/2010 9:52 AM by Marnee Banks
Source: Montana's News Station (KXLH)

HELENA - According to the recently-passed federal healthcare bill, national healthcare exchanges must be up and running by the year 2014.

In order to avoid being overwhelmed by the cha… Click to Read More

Posted 08/26/2010 10:29 PM by CNN Wire Staff
Source: CNN Wire

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As students return to U.S. classrooms, it's time for people to begin thinking about flu shots.

Every year between 5 percent and 20 percent of the U.S. population gets th… Click to Read More

Posted 08/06/2010 7:39 AM by Robin O'Day
Source: KPAX News

MISSOULA - Western Montana health departments were busy preparing for H1N1 vaccination clinics at this time last year.

"We also had to have some plans at the hospitals, prepared themselves… Click to Read More

Posted 06/01/2010 11:34 AM
Source: KPAX News

The H1N1 flu outbreak we've heard so much about last year could be declared officially over on Tuesday.

An expert panel that advises the World Health Organization will meet Tuesday morning to decide if the pandemic has ended, or if it's still in force.

Lab tests have confirmed 18,000 deaths caused by the flu. The panel's decision will be made public on Tuesday.

Posted 05/07/2010 6:29 PM by Lindsay Clein
Source: Montana's News Station (KBZK)

BOZEMAN - The H1N1 influenza hasn't been a problem around the state of Montana lately, but there's no telling when it could make a comeback.

Federal health officials are worried that H1N1 c… Click to Read More

Posted 04/08/2010 4:45 PM
Source: Montana's News Station (KBZK)

HELENA - Two Gallatin County residents have been diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, according to the Gallatin City-County Health Department. The illnesses have been confirmed by the state public healt… Click to Read More

Posted 04/03/2010 3:07 PM by Ashley Korslien
Source: Montana's News Station (KRTV)

FORT BENTON - The Chouteau County Department of Public Health is reporting a lack in those vaccinated against H1N1.

Officials say that only 732 people have received the shot, which is rough… Click to Read More