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Cosmetic procedure taxes proving less lucrative than expected

Taxes on health procedures are not netting nearly the income governments had hoped for. Image: Flickr / Zaldagyk / CC-BY-SA

As a part of the 2010 overhaul of health care, a tax on indoor tanning was implemented. New Jersey also implemented a tax on elective cosmetic procedures. Neither of these taxes, however, are returning the revenue that lawmakers expected. Indoor tanning tax The 10 percent tax on indoor tanning went into effect in July of [...]

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Medical billing errors: The consumer basics

Medical billing errors are a reality of the United States medical industry that cost about $68 billion per year. If you have recently received or will be receiving medical bills, knowing how to spot these errors can save you thousands of dollars. Know your health insurance deductible Health insurance is incredibly complicated for most people. [...]

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Medical bills can be difficult to decipher, but some basic strategies can help. Image: Flickr / garnet / CC-BY-SA
Medical bills can be difficult to decipher, but some basic strategies can help. Image: Flickr / garnet / CC-BY-SA

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