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Americans Still Coming Up Short Paying Medical Bills

by Arkansas Business Staff – 3 days ago
Americans Still Coming Up Short Paying Medical Bills

The percentage of Americans under 65 who belonged to families having trouble paying medical bills fell from 21.7 percent — 57.6 million — in the first six months of 2011 to 19.8 percent — 52.8 million — in the first six months of 2013.
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DHS: 155K Signed Up for 'Private Option' Program

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Mike Tullis Steps Up To Head MNH Tullis Insurance (Movers & Shakers)

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Mike Tullis was recently named president of MNH Tullis in Little Rock. Tullis, who most recently served as the company's executive vice president, helped found the organization in 2010 in partnership with Mullis Newby Hurst LP, a commercial insurance company based in Addison, Texas.
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