This is one of the most important times of the year for health insurers. Of course, the open enrollment period for the majority of Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance is coming up. In addition, it is when the National Committee for Quality Assurance releases its annual Health Insurance Plan Ranking. A high score allows victors to promote their seal of approval to consumers, who may be convinced to select them over others.How does...more
Medicare became a law in 1965 when President Lyndon Johnson signed it as part of the Great Society enactment. The idea behind Medicare was that senior citizens and the disabled would have access to healthcare and receive a retirement benefit, which later was solely based on the person's past work and the amount of taxes they paid during their working life. Those receiving Medicare are called "beneficiaries."Over the years since the passage of...more
Statistics from University Buffalo researches found that accident patients with Medicaid had a lower death rate than those who had private insurance. If you are the unfortunate one of an auto accident or gunshot wound without health insurance, you are more likely to die of your injuries than if you have private insurance. Lack of money to hire a nursing assistant or appropriate care is a main cause.Data from the Institutes of Medicine shows that tens of thousands of people die each year due to lack of insurance. A study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, for example, reported that an uninsured persons chances of dying if hospitalized for a heart attack, stroke, or pneumonia are significantly greater than if he or she had private health insurance and the means to hire a nursing assistant or get the best care. As the country continues to ponder and talk over health insurance costs, coverage, and options, researchers are learning that the cost of not having health insurance can be deadly for many people. The following study came from 649 facilities and included 150,332 patients who had suffered blunt trauma (mostly motor vehicle accidents, but also falls or assaults) and...more
When young and energetic, most people do not think about critical illness insurance. Emergencies can often take the form of critical diseases. It is very important to take advance precautions and safeguard yourself with critical illness insurance cover. Only a small amount every month can save you bank balance later in life. A small but regular...more
Affordable health insurance quote sites will give you general information about the health plan available. You can get information about co payments, deductibles, and lifetime maximums. However, depending on the site, it may not be as comprehensive as the information you can get from a health insurance agent. An agent can answer your specific...more
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot, or the vessel bursts. This deprives parts of the brain of oxygen, and can permanently damage the brain.In the United States, stroke takes about 137,000 lives a year, and is also a leading cause of long-term disability. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Tennessee, after cancer and heart disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Stroke survival rates in Tennessee are terrible compared to the rest of the nation, and Tennessee ranks 48th in the country in terms of stroke mortality.MTSU Baseball Team Promotes "Strike Out Stroke"To bring this home to Tennessee residents, Middle Tennessee Medical Center and the MTSU baseball team are promoting "Strike Out Stroke" on April 24th. "What better way to educate our community on stroke, than while watching the Blue Raiders strike out the Trojans?" says Sylvia McLaughlin, the MTMC Stroke Program coordinator. McLaughlin is hoping for that victory during the Blue Raider's April 24th home game against University of Arkansas Little Rock.MTMC is offering free tickets to local stroke survivors, and...more
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As many more people are going to be added to the system, rates are also expected to go up. At the very least, you can hope for the rates to remain the same. In recent weeks, many medical health care physicians in various states have also begun...more
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