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Study Finds Some Doctors Order Unnecessary Tests Because Of Malpractice Fears

A study recently released by the medical journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that about one in four heart doctors say they order medical tests that may be unnecessary because they are afraid of being sued.

Apr 23, 2010

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HHS Secretary Sebelius Explains Health Reform

Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), recently spoke about the new health reform legislation.

Apr 07, 2010

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Protect Those Pearly Whites

A smiling person appears pleasant, sincere, sociable and confident, which can go a long way in engaging employees, customers, suppliers and others you interact with when running a small business. Unfortunately, because of recession-related financial problems, 36 percent of Americans have cut back on doctor visits, reports an American Optometric Association survey. Which types of health visits are they reducing? Sixty-three percent of respondents cited visits to a dentist. That’s no laughing matter. This shortsighted approach to taking care of your teeth, mouth and smile may well have long-term consequences. And that’s not good for you—or your business. This report will help you find ways to protect your teeth, your smile and your health.

Apr 05, 2010

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Tax Tips For Procrastinators From NASE National Tax Advisor, CPA

It’s okay if you have not filed yet because the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is offering some last minute tax tips to make the process go smoothly.

Mar 31, 2010

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Nation’s Job-Creators Largely Oppose Health Reform Legislation

Companies with fewer than 10 employees – micro-businesses – are asking Congress to keep in mind that a big part of being able to create jobs and grow their companies depends largely on their ability to pay for health coverage.

Mar 20, 2010

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Nation’s Job-Creators Largely Oppose Health Reform Legislation

With the clock ticking down to a final vote in Congress on health reform legislation, the online poll conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) received over 1,200 responses regarding the concerns of the self-employed with health reform.

Mar 19, 2010

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The Clock is Ticking on Health Reform: What Do You Think? (March 2010)

Companies with fewer than 10 employees – micro-businesses – are asking Congress to keep in mind that a big part of being able to create jobs and grow their companies depends largely on their ability to pay for health coverage. Self-employed business owners say that access and choice of providers/benefits is less important to their businesses than lower bottom line costs. With the clock ticking on a final vote in Congress on health reform, the online poll conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) received over 1,200 responses regarding the concerns of the self-employed about health reform.

Mar 19, 2010

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Middle Class Bearing Brunt Of High Health Insurance Costs

Trying economic times have made it difficult for many Americans to afford insurance and many employers to offer it, but according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation it is the middle class that is having the most trouble affording health insurance, and is thus becoming uninsured at the highest rates across all income groups.

Mar 19, 2010

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New Tax Changes For Self-Employed (CNN.com)

As the April 15 income tax filing deadline approaches, the top tax expert at the National Association for the Self-Employed offers his best advice for business people who work for themselves.

Mar 18, 2010

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Tired Of Tracking Business Miles By Hand? We Have An App For That!

New iPhone application TripAlly tracks, calculates and records miles driven to create the ultimate tax-deduction mileage log.

Mar 17, 2010

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