Many of you who are employed with an employer that still offers health insurance coverage as part of the hiring practice have received the new enrollment forms. You had many questions before filling out the application form. Were you confused by the way, the enrollment was presented? The cost of your annual health insurance policy […]

One of the areas of self-employed health insurance is with the health insurance exchange when it is set up and operational. This may seem to be a vital avenue to travel down and enroll, but when you begin to look closer, you will find disappointment. The healthcare exchanges that are a vision within The Patient […]

A recent study by a team of American and Swiss scientists found that the long-term use of metformin, a common anti-diabetes medication may lower the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, at least among women. The study also revealed that the extended use of sulfonylureas, another class of anti-diabetic drugs was linked to a significant increase […]

When it comes to our health, we often leave it to our doctors to have the last word concerning medications, therapeutic procedures, and treatment protocols. Questioning doctors and asking for more information seems to be foreign to most people. “Doctors know best,” our mothers used to say. However, our current healthcare environment and economic status […]

No matter how attractive a deal may look, you should not rush into purchasing your health insurance coverage. You may be subjecting yourself to great financial risks should you fail to choose an appropriate plan for you or your family so you need to understand what you need before you make a purchase or any […]

A recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive/Health Day found that Americans are starting to accept some key elements of President Barack Obama’s controversial health care reform act. Thirty-six percent of adults want the law repealed and 21% want it to remain unchanged. The poll also found that 25% would like to see certain components modified. […]

After major coverage expansions of the Affordable Care Act are implemented in 2014, about 20 million people are anticipated to stay uninsured. The number of uninsured individuals is expected to reach an all-time low after reforms on the national health system are implemented. However, millions are still expected too remain without health coverage even after […]

Americans are choosing affordable health care over economic recovery this year, a survey revealed. According to the Health Research Institute Survey conducted by PwC, 42% of the 1,000 U.S.-based respondents would rather get more affordable health care than experience an economic rebound. The survey shows Americans are still concerned about the deficit and the economic […]

Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave a statement concerning the controversial topic of health insurance coverage without co-pays on January 20. This is in line with the Obama administration’s plans to make birth control coverage without co-payments a requirement for most employer health insurance. However, for religious […]

Individuals, sole proprietors, and small businesses can now qualify for comprehensive health insurance through Healthy New York (NY). With the streamlined benefit package, coupled with state funding, you and your family can now take advantage of more affordable health insurance. Additionally, uninsured sole proprietors and workers not provided with health insurance by their employers may […]