Alex Johnson Quotations

We are all hurt by insurance scams. As health care consumers, we all end up paying the price for fraud. Health insurance fraud perpetrators are basically stealing from consumers who are paying into the insurance system. Whether it's a doctor charging for a procedure that wasn't actually administered or a phony insurance agent selling fraudulent insurance to a senior citizen, the cost of fraud ends up being passed on to consumers.

Like all the wind was knocked out of you.

Medicare D open enrollment doesn't end until May 15, 2006, so there's still plenty of time to look into things. Ask what company an agent is associated with. Take the time to check out that company or agent to make sure they're registered.

Now we can talk about cutting taxes or reforming the tax code.

Our poll tells us that we should take a close look at the potential impact of some popular technology on hearing health.

While cheering for the big game can be a great way to express enthusiasm for your favorite team, you could be paying for this for days or weeks after the big event.

We are not a charity. Our money comes out of hotel/motel taxes.

We often see an increase in criminal and fraudulent activity of all kinds during the holiday season. People usually feel more generous during the holidays, and they're in the spending mode. Criminals take advantage of this.

Discussions need to occur between health experts and manufacturers about developing ways for consumers to know when they are putting their hearing at risk when they are using these devices.

The results should give pause to anyone who's concerned about the nation's hearing health.

It's almost like a lost season. I am very frustrated; I like going to games, but you want to win.

The best defense is a good offense. Consumers can take charge of their own situations by paying attention to the details sometimes overlooked by unsuspecting individuals.

I know we have not been able to dramatically improve the team because we don't have an owner. Bud Selig ought to be ashamed of himself for the way he has conducted this process.