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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.
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