CA Legislature to Insurers: Cap Those Premium Hikes!
California’s insurance costs have been spiraling upwards in the past several years, increasing more than 134% since 2002, which is in excess of five times more than the state inflation … Continued
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10 Things Your Hospital Won’t Tell You
As a self professed news junkie, I can be found patrolling a variety of news sites multiple times a day. And I also love to read the newspaper in person … Continued
Study: parents with young children are more unhealthy than those without
I saw a friend proudly boast “I lost all of my baby weight!” There were hoards of comments congratulating her on her feat (and it is a feat) and she … Continued
TX Hospital Charged With Anti-Trust by DOJ for Insurance Contracts
In a surprising move, the Department of Justice sued United Regional Health System, a Texas regional hospital system based in Wichita Falls, a small city with just over 100,000 residents. … Continued
Eating disorders: another addiction that affects your health insurance
Earlier this month I wrote about addiction and how to get help. As Charlie Sheen (a media favorite addict) is still making the rounds trying to capitalize on his media … Continued
CA Considering Making Autism Therapy Mandatory for Insurers
Insurance companies have, for the past two decades, been increasing their attention to the treatment and coverage of autism in their plans. Autism is a neural development disorder which affects … Continued
Choosing a Doctor Once You Have Health Insurance
Choosing a doctor should be done the same way you choose anything really important, with the right combination of facts tempered by your gut. We societally hold doctors in such … Continued
Budget Cuts Include De-Funding of Insurance Exchanges
The budget compromise which was finally reached on Friday evening will impact two parts of the 2009 health care reform law, parts which are hotly contested by businesses. One of … Continued
Why are Some Health Insurance Companies Non-Profit?
Is there a reason for health insurance companies being non-profit, tax breaks? Until very recently, I didn’t even realize that there was such a thing as a non-profit insurance company. … Continued
What not to do when you are sick
Today I was sitting in m cubicle, minding my own business (read: doing my work) when I hear someone hacking in the next office over. It was the kind that … Continued
45% of American Employers Don’t Offer Health Insurance Now
The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index project has released the results of a recent study concerning Americans and health insurance. According to the poll, 16.3% of Americans didn’t have health insurance in … Continued
What Does Health Insurance Cover?
Health insurance policyholders need to be informed and well aware of the legal ins and outs regarding their policies. However, there are many people out there who are not as … Continued