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Question: How to get the best deal on health insurance? Answer: Call Comrade Financial Group In Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia you and your business have a wealth of options when it comes to on and off exchange plans. When you think about over 2000 options for Small Group Health Insurance and […]

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January 21, 2015/in Affordable Care Act, Affordable Health Insurance, Blog, blog, Comrade Financial Group, Customer Service, DC Health Insurance, Insurance Renewals, Maryland Health Insurance, Self Employed Insurance, Virginia Health Insurance/by Jack Fleming

We go over this with clients individually and also have a pretty great website with tools to allow consumers to figure it out. However, we still get questions about fines, coverages and what if’s. That is why we are here and took the time to become certified brokers for all 3 health insurance exchanges in […]

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Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs - The Washington Post February 16, 2026
Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs The Washington PostObama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’ CNNObama shuts down alien buzz: 'no evidence during my presidency' PBSObama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast BBCObama says aliens are 'real.' Congress has heard about UFOs for years USA Today
The Amazon Presidents' Day sale is live — score huge deals on Apple, Lego, Roborock, and more - Mashable February 16, 2026
The Amazon Presidents' Day sale is live — score huge deals on Apple, Lego, Roborock, and more MashablePresidents Day Sales Start Now: All the Best Deals From Amazon, Apple, and More CNETPresidents' Day sales are still going: Shop the best deals from Amazon, Kate Spade, Lululemon REI, Apple and more at up to 75% off YahooThe 25 Best […]
One potential 2026 salary-cap cut for every NFL team: Joe Mixon, Kirk Cousins and more - The Athletic - The New York Times February 16, 2026
One potential 2026 salary-cap cut for every NFL team: Joe Mixon, Kirk Cousins and more - The Athletic The New York Times2026 NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Alvin Kamara among notable NFC cut candidates NFL.comThe 8 Biggest NFL Free-Agent Busts Waiting to Happen in 2026 Bleacher Report2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 25 Potential Salary Cap Cuts This Offseason FOX […]
Judge orders restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibits - Politico February 16, 2026
Judge orders restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibits PoliticoJudge orders Trump admin to restore slavery exhibits at President's House Site 6abc PhiladelphiaJudge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House The New York TimesJudge orders slavery exhibit to be restored at the Presidents House NBC10 PhiladelphiaWho controls history? Judge hits Trump decision to pull slavery display USA Today
Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran. - The New York Times February 16, 2026
Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran. The New York TimesNew photos give glimpse inside Iran’s bloody crackdown on anti-government protests The GuardianPopular anger burns in Iran after crackdown, as Trump turns up pressure The Washington PostTeachers’ Union Warns of Growing Security Presence in Iranian Schools IranWireAn artist, a geophysicist and a fruit seller: Accounts of Iran's brutal […]
The health swap I thought would save me but instead put me into a coma with 'crispy' lungs that tore when I breathed - Daily Mail February 16, 2026
The health swap I thought would save me but instead put me into a coma with 'crispy' lungs that tore when I breathed Daily Mail
Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push - CNBC February 16, 2026
Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push CNBCApple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts AppleApple Revamps Video Podcasts as Industry Shifts Toward Visuals Bloomberg.comApple Launching Video Podcasts DeadlineApple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows The Verge
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran - BBC February 16, 2026
US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran BBCU.S. Aircraft Carrier Will Be Sent to the Middle East From Venezuela, Officials Say The New York TimesHeadlines for February 16, 2026 Democracy Now!Six reasons why Trump should choose the military option in Iran Atlantic CouncilCarrier Ford’s Extension to the Middle East Could Break Recent Deployment Records USNI News
Patriots 5 steps back to Super Bowl: No. 1 — Trade for Maxx Crosby - Boston Herald February 16, 2026
Patriots 5 steps back to Super Bowl: No. 1 — Trade for Maxx Crosby Boston HeraldBest trade fits for Maxx Crosby: Potential landing spots for Pro Bowl pass rusher NFL.comAnalyst urges Lions to go after $35 million 5-time Pro Bowler Yahoo SportsMaxx Crosby mock trades: Five blockbuster deals that could shake up the NFL CBS SportsProposed Maxx Crosby to […]
Primary care is in trouble. Doctors are banding together to increase market power - NPR February 16, 2026
Primary care is in trouble. Doctors are banding together to increase market power NPR
Mitch McConnell is taking a beating in the race to replace him - The Washington Post February 16, 2026
Mitch McConnell is taking a beating in the race to replace him The Washington PostMitch McConnell's staff abandons him to support Trump AlternetKY Republicans go for Mitch McConnell's 'jugular' in final days: 'I want him out of there' rawstory.comMitch McConnell Taking a Beating in Race To Replace Him Real Clear Politics
Russia accused of killing Navalny with dart frog toxin. What we know about the rare poison - Axios February 16, 2026
Russia accused of killing Navalny with dart frog toxin. What we know about the rare poison AxiosWas Navalny poisoning by frog toxin meant to send a message? The GuardianKremlin critic Alexey Navalny killed by lethal toxins, US 'not disputing' Euro report KOMONavalny's mother says she always knew he was murdered after poison finding BBCTwo years later, Navalny’s death still […]
Hapag-Lloyd to Buy Israeli Rival Zim for $4.2 Billion - The Wall Street Journal February 16, 2026
Hapag-Lloyd to Buy Israeli Rival Zim for $4.2 Billion The Wall Street JournalView Full Coverage on Google News
How Ricursive Intelligence raised $335M at a $4B valuation in 4 months - TechCrunch February 16, 2026
How Ricursive Intelligence raised $335M at a $4B valuation in 4 months TechCrunchView Full Coverage on Google News
Nate Diaz lists 3 opponents for possible UFC return; Dustin Poirier responds - MMA Fighting February 16, 2026
Nate Diaz lists 3 opponents for possible UFC return; Dustin Poirier responds MMA FightingNate Diaz names Conor McGregor on list of potential opponents for his next fight Bloody ElbowNate Diaz Calls Out 3 Fighters For UFC Return at White House Card Yahoo SportsNate Diaz reveals fascinating three-fight wishlist for combat sports future BJPenn.comNate Diaz 'ready to get back in […]

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Mayo Clinic study finds chemotherapy before surgery improves survival in early-stage pancreatic cancer February 9, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Mayo Clinic study is providing new insights into how treatment sequence can affect survival in patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer, suggesting that many patients may benefit from receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The findings, published in the JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, were based on more than 1,400 patients treated across […]
Marriott foundations give $100 million to Mayo Clinic for healthcare transformation February 6, 2026
A rendering of the Marriott Family Atrium. ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic gratefully announces a gift of $100 million from The Bill and Donna Marriott Foundation and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation to support Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, Mayo Clinic's $5 billion investment in transforming healthcare through integrated digital and physical […]
Tomorrow's Cure: Obesity, behavior and the heart February 4, 2026
This episode of "Tomorrow's Cure" delivers an American Heart Month discussion as the guests talk about heart health and how listeners can make improvements to their cardiovascular well-being at any age. Dr. Andres Acosta, gastroenterologist and obesity researcher at Mayo Clinic; Dr. Kevin Volpp, scientific lead for the Food Is Medicine initiative through the American Heart Association (AHA); and Nancy Brown, CEO of the AHA, offer perspectives on both the persistent challenges and emerging opportunities in cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading […]
Advancing epilepsy care: Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Gregory Worrell January 30, 2026
Dr. Gregory Worrell shares how technological innovation is transforming the future of epilepsy care.
Mayo Clinic offers newly FDA-approved robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy surgery January 30, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding surgical options for patients undergoing treatment or risk reducing procedures for breast cancer through the adoption of robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy at its Minnesota and Florida campuses. Following recent Food and Drug Administration approval of the use of this platform and device for these procedures, Mayo […]
Mayo Clinic uses gene editing to reverse inherited kidney disease in preclinical study January 29, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a promising gene-editing therapy that directly corrects a genetic mutation responsible for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common inherited kidney disorder. A single treatment of the gene therapy slowed kidney cyst growth, improved heart and liver health, and extended survival in preclinical models of […]
Global study identifies gap between expectations, experience in perimenopause January 28, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new international study — believed to be the largest of its kind — examined what people know about perimenopause and what symptoms they experience. The results reveal a clear gap between what perimenopause symptoms people expect and what they experience. Mayo Clinic researchers published a collaborative research study with Flo, a […]
Rewriting the future of rheumatoid arthritis: How early detection is transforming prevention January 28, 2026
This episode of the "Tomorrow's Cure" podcast discusses developments in rheumatoid arthritis research and the emerging technologies shaping what's possible in care. Featuring Dr. John Davis, III, Mayo Clinic rheumatologist and Dr. Kevin Deane, University of Colorado rheumatologist, the episode highlights how early‑stage research and emerging technologies are reshaping what's possible in rheumatoid arthritis care. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that affects far more than […]
New study links combination of hormone therapy and tirzepatide to greater weight loss after menopause January 23, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight and obesity. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, could expand treatment possibilities for millions […]
Tomorrow's Cure: 3D bioprinting living human skin to improve wound care, testing January 21, 2026
On this week's launch of the fourth season of "Tomorrow's Cure," the first episode features two pioneers at the intersection of biology and technology. Together, they explore a fast-moving frontier in regenerative medicine: 3D bioprinting living, humanized skin models built from real human cells and biologic building blocks. The podcast episode features Saranya Wyles, M.D., Ph.D a dermatologist […]
New CT imaging oral contrast agent improves visualization of bowel anatomy, clinical trial data show January 20, 2026
A technologist prepares a patient for a CT scan. ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a new pilot feasibility study, researchers from Mayo Clinic, the University of Washington School of Medicine, the University of California San Francisco, and Nextrast Inc. found that a new imaging oral agent, also known as a "contrast agent," helps radiologists better see […]
Mayo Clinic researchers use AI to predict patient falls based on core density in middle age January 15, 2026
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as middle age, a new Mayo Clinic study shows. The research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health, highlights the importance of abdominal muscle quality, a component of core strength, as a key predictor […]
New Mayo Clinic study advances personalized prostate cancer education with an EHR-integrated AI agent January 7, 2026
PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed and evaluated MedEduChat, an electronic health record (EHR) that works with a large language model to provide accurate, patient-specific prostate cancer education. The findings are published in Nature Portfolio Digital Medicine and highlight a new approach to delivering timely, individualized guidance for people navigating a prostate cancer diagnosis. Cancer patients often face uncertainty as they process complex information about their […]
Mayo Clinic researcher brings new clarity to breast cancer risk through genetics research December 22, 2025
Fergus Couch, Ph.D. Mayo Clinic researcher Fergus Couch, Ph.D., has spent his career studying inherited breast cancer and cancer genetics. Early on, he saw that many families lived with uncertainty of their cancer risk, especially when genetic tests revealed variants no one fully understood. He set out to change that. Dr. Couch is a consultant in laboratory medicine and pathology at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and […]
Mayo Clinic researchers develop AI-ECG model to diagnose liver disease earlier December 17, 2025
Because the heart and liver are closely linked, an electrocardiogram (ECG) can capture electrical signal changes in the heart connected to advanced liver disease.

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Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs - The Washington Post February 16, 2026
Aliens are ‘real,’ Obama says, as Washington shrugs The Washington PostObama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast ‘they’re real’ CNNObama shuts down alien buzz: 'no evidence during my presidency' PBSObama clarifies views on aliens after saying 'they're real' on podcast BBCObama says aliens are 'real.' Congress has heard about UFOs for years USA Today
The Amazon Presidents' Day sale is live — score huge deals on Apple, Lego, Roborock, and more - Mashable February 16, 2026
The Amazon Presidents' Day sale is live — score huge deals on Apple, Lego, Roborock, and more MashablePresidents Day Sales Start Now: All the Best Deals From Amazon, Apple, and More CNETPresidents' Day sales are still going: Shop the best deals from Amazon, Kate Spade, Lululemon REI, Apple and more at up to 75% off YahooThe 25 Best […]
One potential 2026 salary-cap cut for every NFL team: Joe Mixon, Kirk Cousins and more - The Athletic - The New York Times February 16, 2026
One potential 2026 salary-cap cut for every NFL team: Joe Mixon, Kirk Cousins and more - The Athletic The New York Times2026 NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Alvin Kamara among notable NFC cut candidates NFL.comThe 8 Biggest NFL Free-Agent Busts Waiting to Happen in 2026 Bleacher Report2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 25 Potential Salary Cap Cuts This Offseason FOX […]
Judge orders restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibits - Politico February 16, 2026
Judge orders restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibits PoliticoJudge orders Trump admin to restore slavery exhibits at President's House Site 6abc PhiladelphiaJudge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Displays About Slavery at Washington’s House The New York TimesJudge orders slavery exhibit to be restored at the Presidents House NBC10 PhiladelphiaWho controls history? Judge hits Trump decision to pull slavery display USA Today
Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran. - The New York Times February 16, 2026
Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran. The New York TimesNew photos give glimpse inside Iran’s bloody crackdown on anti-government protests The GuardianPopular anger burns in Iran after crackdown, as Trump turns up pressure The Washington PostTeachers’ Union Warns of Growing Security Presence in Iranian Schools IranWireAn artist, a geophysicist and a fruit seller: Accounts of Iran's brutal […]

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