The Kaiser Family Foundation released results from a very interesting poll it conducted this month on the temperature of Americans and healthcare reform. The survey was carried out from August 1st through the 6th, among a random sample of 1,211 Americans over the age...
If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, or you’re about to become one, then you’ve probably heard about Medicare Part D. This portion of Medicare is separate from original Medicare (Parts A and B), and it was introduced in 2003 as part of reforms signed into law by...
It's difficult enough to determine what's safe to put in our bodies on a day-to-day basis, but those decisions can be even tougher if you're pregnant. Many women are afraid to receive vaccines while pregnant because they worry it may harm the growing fetus. However, a...
Recently we shared that the State of Alaska applied for and was granted permission to essentially become an insurance carrier and help offset the high cost of healthcare for residents that have one of thirty-three different enumerated medical conditions and to...
President Trump demanded it and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell requested it of his colleagues and both got their wishes today when the Senate voted 51:50, with the tie-breaking vote being cast by Vice President Pence, to begin discussions on what an Obamacare...
Last week, the CBO scored an Obamacare repeal only bill, and determined that this option faired worse than all other potential reform plans proposed by Republicans in both the House and Senate and would result in 32 million more Americans, or roughly 10% of the...
The term "epigenetics" has been making headlines left and right in the scientific and healthcare communities. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, the term literally translates to "above genetics" -- meaning that the observable traits or characteristics in an...
The average person eats two or three meals a day with a few snacks in between, yet according to Medical Daily, the majority of Americans consume less than the daily recommended amount of nutrients. For many, it can be a challenge to fit all vitamins and minerals into...
It seems like only yesterday that the fitness craze of tracking your steps began with a simple pedometer. Today, there are many advanced wearable fitness trackers, such as the Apple watch, Fitbit and Garmin Fit Tracker, that can measure your heart rate and the...
Health Benefit Insurance & Short Term Health Insurance Plans - An Affordable Coverage Option For Some, Not All One of the biggest gripes of both insurance carriers and insured people is that major medical health insurance coverage just costs too much. We have...
