Many people expect that their health insurance plans will cover the cost of any health care situation that may go wrong. In most cases, health coverage does help reduce out-of-pocket costs. However, that may not be enough for those in dire financial straits.Hospitals are increasingly finding that they are unable to collect money owed to them by patients who do have health insurance. Depending on their plan, patients can be responsible for...more
According to the ranking provided by the United Health Foundation in 2009, Virginia was placed at the 21st spot among the 50 healthiest states of the US. It goes without saying that there are lots of concerns related to health insurance; however, with certain measures being implemented, the state is trying to become healthier as compared to others.There are lots of private insurers in Virginia providing various types of health insurance plans to...more
Most of us must be having a Life Insurance plan but not all of us go in for a health plan popularly known as a Mediclaim policy. However, those who have ever been hospitalized and have had to settle a huge medical bill from their own pocket, at any point in their lives, would understand the need of a health plan. With the new-age, cutting-edge medical science, there is a cure for most diseases. Only hindrance being the cost of treatment! The average life expectancy has increased and along with that the cost of medical treatment and facilities have also become pretty steep. So, although most of us would undermine the importance of a health plan and find it an utter waste, let me inform you its just as important as your life insurance plan.Understanding the types of PoliciesBasically, there are two types of policies that are available in the market 1. Individual plans 2. Floater plansIndividual plans can cover the individuals medical expenses for up to 10 lakhs but if you have a family to take care of then its makes more sense to take up a floater plan where the mediclaim is extended to the whole family. So, now you can insure your baby who is barely a couple of months old to your...more
The high usage of emergency rooms has greatly contributed to escalating medical costs. Many uninsured frequent emergency rooms because instead of going to a doctor, who is going to either require payment at the time of services or proof of insurance, many uninsured elect to use the emergency room instead for non-urgent medical issues because by...more
You must agree with me that we have numerous kinds of penis extenders in the market. Starting from the Size Genetics Vimax extender Pro extender X4 Labs Euro extender Fast size and ending at Jes extender to Ultimate stretcher they are all penis stretchers. How can you know which is the best penile device to buy which will give real result for your...more
It is estimated that as many as 34 percent of U.S. adults (that's more than 72 million people) are obese. These people are at greater risk for heart disease, sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and even several types of cancer.With a new surge to improve how doctors help patients lose weight, health insurance in Tennessee is coming to the forefront of successful weight loss systems.Tennessee Medical Group Leads the Way in Helping People Lose WeightWilliam Bestermann Jr., at age 62, is the medical director of a cardiovascular treatment program for the Holston Medical Group in Kingsport, Tennessee. He has also personally helped Debra Horne, age 52, lose more than 140 pounds.Bestermann notes that his medical group "has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars" to get their weight loss program going, and it's now self-sustaining. He's not stopping there, though. He's developing an approach for other primary-care doctors to share with their patients, too. Bestermann says, "This is one of the great opportunities to really improve health and lower costs simultaneously."Bestermann is working on ways to help doctors treat overweight patients with a committee for the STOP Obesity Alliance. That's a...more
Well, OK they will tell you but no one else because they are shackled by a law called HIPAA.If you haven't come across this term you are either lucky or just didn't realize it affected you. HIPAA - the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability...more
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If you live in the state of California, then you need to get cheap California auto insurance for your vehicle. You are at least going to want to get state minimum coverage when you are looking for auto insurance in California as you are required to...more
If you are planning to come to UK as a doctor and not sure what to expect and prepare, the below guide is especially written for you. Doctors from all over the world come to UK for employment and training. Overseas doctors looking for employment in...more
The major struggle is allotting the payment for the monthly cost of the coverage that will best serve the interests of your family. Spending extra money each month is still wiser as long as it provides you with the peace of mind that you need. Click...more