Why the Cost of Health Insurance More than Tripled in Two Decades
Healthcare now accounts for almost 20% of the U.S. economy*. Here are some resources that…
Michael LaPick
Healthcare Writer
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Michael LaPick is a Health Insurance/Medicare writer/researcher for HealthCare.com and its web properties.
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Previously, he has written investigative stories for the Poughkeepsie Journal and WAMC NPR Albany, keeping an eye on how Americans spend their money.
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