State plans including pre-existing conditional high-risk health insurance pools have been in existence for some time now. There are many individuals who have been enrolled in these state high-risk health insurance pools and trying to find a less expensive plan. Well, with the health insurance reforms that have materialized these same individuals are still being left […]

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 […]

Since the signing into law of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March 2010, its key provisions had suffered legal challenges. But how did it impact the lives of the people – of New Yorkers in particular? A study by the New York State Health Foundation shows that New York health insurance premiums […]

A recent Harris Interactive/Health Day poll 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 Thirty-six percent of adults want the law repealed and 21% want it to remain unchanged.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. “Americans are […]

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 […]

A recent study conducted by the Commonwealth Fund reveals the increase in health insurance premiums and deductibles clients are paying for employer-provided health insurance. The study showed that from 2003 to 2010, total premiums (combined amount paid by both employers and employees) for family coverage increased by 50%. The bigger share of the burden has […]

Lincoln Medical Center officially launched their program popularly known as the “Lincoln Art Exchange” that will provide New York health insurance benefits to local artists. This means that this program is available to those who are involved in creative activities like singers, actors, dancers, poets, musicians, photographers, and the like. This program was patterned after […]

Americans are choosing affordable health insurance coverage 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 healthcare than experience an economic rebound. The survey shows Americans are still concerned about the deficit and the economic state […]

The pharmaceutical industry is not prepared to deal with the tough times ahead as several leading drugs will be off-patent this year, a survey shows. This year, drug makers are expected to lose revenues by as much as 40% as several commonly used drugs will lose patent protection, exposing them to generic drug competition. A […]