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Michael LaPick is a healthcare and Medicare data researcher at HealthCare.com, where he develops educational resources for HealthcareInsider.com and MedicareGuide.com. He has over five years of specialized experience researching Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and private health insurance, helping consumers make confident, informed coverage decisions.
His work draws on a background in investigative journalism, having reported for the Poughkeepsie Journal and WAMC/NPR Albany on how Americans spend and manage money. This blend of investigative rigor and healthcare expertise gives Michael a unique perspective in translating complex policy data into actionable guidance for readers.
Michael’s research and articles are widely cited across healthcare publications, strengthening his role as a trusted authority in the insurance space.
Latest Articles by Michael LaPick
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ACA Plans
Private & Alternative Health Plans
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Private & Alternative Health Plans
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Annual/Open Enrollment
Overview When choosing health insurance, the alphabet soup of plan types—HMO…
Private & Alternative Health Plans
Overview If you’re a young adult shopping for health insurance on a budget, yo…
Healthcare Costs
Overview New prescription drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are…
Healthcare Costs
Overview In vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments can give ho…
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