Pertaining to health insurance plans on the New york state of health  exchange, “we remain concerned that New York’s Exchange is being implemented in a manner that enables health insurers to essentially run roughshod over the patients and the physicians who will be delivering their medical care.” The quote above is from a letter sent […]

It’s nearly turkey time, or tofurkey, for the vegetarians. No matter how you mark the occasion though, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It’s that special American holiday for families to gather, give thanks, and make merry. This year along with the regular traditions of overstuffed bellies and visiting with relatives, the federal government would like you to […]

Have you signed up for a plan at the New York State of Health Insurance Exchange yet? When you signed up did you take a look to see if your doctors were covered under the plan you picked? If you didn’t chances are they’re probably not and the same goes for hospitals. But why are […]

This week has been another one packed with news about the Affordable Care Act, most of it negative. From more people losing their old health insurance plans to a sort of presidential apology about it, and journalists debunking ACA horror stories. No doubt it’s been an interesting week. The online health insurance exchange at HealthCare.gov is […]

Now that is an interesting question. According to a story in the New York Post that number is  100,000 individual health insurance plans. Many of those cancellations are from New York State’s popular Healthy New York  affordable health insurance program. Because of the Affordable Care Act and the introduction of the New York Health Insurance […]

We all remember the late, great Steve Jobs. He was the man who revolutionized the way that we use technology. From the iMac to the iPhone his creative dreams are the everyday work solutions for millions of people around the world (you can tell I used to work at the Apple Store right?).  Jobs died […]

Here we are in August at the height of summer. It’s that special time of year for relaxation in the sun and BBQs, the quintessential American way of life. But with outdoor food and fun, that also means more opportunities for exposure to allergy-causing foods. Tragic Result of Food Allergies The tragic story this week, […]

Lyme disease affects millions of Americans every year, and the number of infections is growing steadily. The disease is caused by a species of bacteria found in deer ticks. Contraction of Lyme disease happens when individuals are exposed to ticks, usually in outdoor settings such as parks, grass, and woodland areas. Tick bites result in […]

Congratulations America! We did it!  We’re no longer the world’s fattest developed country! It’s time to celebrate with cupcakes maybe? According to a new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the percent of obesity in America among  adults is 31.8 percent, which is just one percent lower than the new reigning champion […]

When the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act go into effect next year all of America will be seeing some changes when it comes to health insurance. But there are a few groups who will be seeing some undeniably positive changes next year because of the law. Changes like the elimination of pre-existing conditions, […]