In this week’s news, more Medicaid cuts have surfaced. It has come to a point that even hospital stays are being limited to as few as 10 days per year. States are even becoming more creative in curbing Medicaid costs. The federal law allows states to make cuts on some health care services that are […]

High blood sugar can lead to serious medical complications for those who suffer from diabetes. It can cause organ damage, nerve damage, circulation impairment, renal problems, and hypertension. If not managed properly, it can lead to blindness and amputation. Consulting with your doctor or dietitian to create a personalized diet plan, and regularly monitoring your […]

Easy Choice Health Plan of New York is done. The HMO provider announced last week that effective immediately it was discontinuing all sales. The discontinuation includes individual, association plans, as well as small and large group medical plans. For many New Yorkers familiar with Easy Choice and their reputation, perhaps this news does not come […]

Drinking just one can of sugar-laced soda drink a day increases the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by more than twenty-two percent compared with drinking just one can a month or less, according to a new European study. The research is published in Diabetologia, the Journal of the European Association for the Study of […]

New York Health insurance customers may be in for a bit of a sticker shock next year. That’s at least according to new filings from medical insurance companies with the NY State Department of Financial Services, who are seeking approval for various rate increases next year. The Post broke the story last week with much […]