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**America’s Healthcare Challenge**

America’s Healthcare Challenge w/ Sean McGuire is a talk show and podcast covering healthcare policy and how it affects insurance, Medicare and employee benefits. Previous guests include US Senators, Members of Congress, Public Policy architects, Washington reporters, industry experts and live calls.

Latest Episodes:

Introducing the Buffet Cancer Center May 22, 2017

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Introducing the Buffet Cancer Center by America's Healthcare Challenge

The AHCA and looking ahead to the Big Picture Issues May 22, 2017

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Some of the issues covered in this episode include: The Health Insurer Carrier exist continues - what are the implications for coverage? The deteriorating Individual marketplace - WHY? Medicaid & Pre - Existing conditions - the two BIG issues affecting ANY Final Legislation! Health Care Repeal threatens the U.S. Job market. How can this be avoided? ObamaCare - cutting taxes or preserving coverage - WHICH goal will be preserved in any suggested bill coming out of the Senate? Once the Senate is done with their bill, where does it go next? When will it become a final law? Why do we have to go through these law changes every couple of years? Is there a way to permanently FIX our U.S. Healthcare System?

The AHCA Advances to the U.S. Senate May 22, 2017

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The American Health Care Act (AHCA) passed the House of Representatives by a thin margin and now advances to the Senate. Analysis from the vote and the likelihood of this becoming law is examined in this episode of America's Healthcare Challenge.

What are People Doing to Control Diabetes? May 04, 2017

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#AmericasHealthcareChallenge listener question: "We see so much written about Diabetes, Heart attack, and Stroke. I am 46, a recently diagnosed diabetic, working, and trying hard to not have to go on insulin. What are other people doing to control this condition?"

Healthcare and the First 100 Days May 01, 2017

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Healthcare has been front and center of the first 100 days of the Trump Administration and this episode breaks down the progress and the shortcomings of the health reform 2.0 efforts.

Are More Baby Boomers Serving As Caregivers to Parents? Apr 28, 2017

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Question from an #AmericasHealthcareChallenge Listener: " I am 68 and am a Caregiver to my aging mother who is 91. When my husband & I retired, we thought we would have greater freedom. We don't have a life because we are caring for my aging mother. Are we alone in this, or are we part of a much larger problem?" Answers at http://edbellisinc.com

Employer Wellness And Behavoral Changes Apr 27, 2017

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Listener question: "In the last two years, my employer has provided us with group plans that have a heavy emphasis on Wellness & behavioral change. Some of these tools are very good, but others are hard for me to comply with. Is this trend going to continue and get tougher in future years?" More answers on edbellisinc.com.

Explaining the Future of Medicare Plan F Apr 27, 2017

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Question: "I am 67 years old. I have a Medicare Plan F program. I heard that in 2020, Medicare is eliminating Plan F and High Deductible Plan F How ill this affect people like me and what will I have to do to replace that Plan?" More on edbellisinc.com

How ACA Repeal & Replace Affects Individual Marketplace Apr 27, 2017

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Listener question: "I've been hearing a great about the Repeal & Replacement of the ACA law. I'm concerned about how those negotiations are going and if there will be an ACA marketplace for the 2018 Open enrollment period?" To submit your question to be answered on America's Healthcare Challenge email visit http://edbellisinc.com

Addressing concerns over Medicare Part F, Wellness Plans and ACA Repeal Apr 25, 2017

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America's Healthcare Challenge radio show has been informing national listeners of how changing laws are affecting them financially. This week we provide answers to your questions in this incredibly informative episode produced by E.D. Bellis.