Choosing insurance can be hard. There are lots of options, but you need to find the right one for you. This guide will give you expert advice on how to do just that. Know what you need. Before you start looking at insurance, think about what you really need. Consider your age, health, money, and … Read more
In today’s world, having insurance isn’t just a fancy extra—it’s really important. It helps you stay safe and financially secure. This guide will show you why having insurance is a big deal and how it can make your life better. What’s Insurance? Insurance is like a deal you make with a company. You pay them … Read more
As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Yes, inevitably, its time to think about the usual suspects influenza and COVID-19 shots but also the new kid in town: recently approved vaccines for RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. But who should get the various vaccines, and when? For the eligible populations, all … Read more
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) – Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), around 14,000 Black Californians lost health insurance with the states safety net health care exchange because they didnt … Read more
Olivia J. Killeen, MD Credit: LinkedIn An analysis of the 2018 to 2020 National Survey of Childrens Health (NSCH) study indicates primary care vision testing rates were low in children with notable differences by insurance status.1 Recommendations cite the need for yearly vision testing for children aged 3 to 5 years; however, the analysis suggests … Read more
A look at how higher education can address the mental health needs of its health care and medical students before they graduate and experience burnout. Sterile halls, fluorescent lights, antiseptic.Saving lives, finding answers, solving problems. When a young medical student steps into clinicals for the first time, how do they view the hospital around them? … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama live without insurance, keeping many of them from going to the doctor when needed. When they do get health care, it ends up costing hospitals thousands of dollars in uncompensated care. These are mainly people who have job; they make too much money to … Read more
Jennifer Cohen, of Shoreline, and her family face mounting debt because insurance wont cover some therapies for their 17-year-old son, who struggles with serious mental health issues. The Seattle Times/Karen Ducey SEATTLE A letter from the insurance company arrived in a crisp white envelope. Premera BlueCross would only cover $3.24 of an $8,000 psychological evaluation … Read more
Share on PinterestA growing number of insurance providers are halting coverage of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 medications that can aid with weight loss. Mario Tama/Getty Images The popularity of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 drugs has skyrocketed recently due to their ability to help people lose weight. However, some insurance companies and employers are … Read more
A new report by Deloitte provides powerful insights into how employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) can be a tool for improving health and longevity, while reducing health care costs by up to a third. The report and its remarkable findings point to investments employers make in mental health coverage, wellness programs and other preventative care. According to … Read more