Tag Archives: health insurance

Amoeba’s Lorica: Blue Zone Blues

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Amoeba

Thanks to Mr. Gallup & Co. … He: “So how come you’re not having trouble holding that down?” She: “… what?” He: “You heard me. You’re just sitting there with that piece of paper, calmly filling in the blanks and … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Just Another Routine Callout

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Amoeba

A repost of a work of fiction (standard disclaimers apply), called to mind by a recent event and a reflection on what if that event had happened to Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba, or the 50 million or so “freeloaders” just … Continue reading →

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"… a lot of money is made in this country off sick people."

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Amoeba

Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba first heard about Wendell Potter about a week ago. In case you, like me, have been cooped up in a Petri dish and haven’t heard the news until now, Potter is the former health insurance industry … Continue reading →

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