Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) gave a statement concerning the controversial topic of health insurance coverage without co-pays on January 20. This is in line with the Obama administration’s plans to make birth control coverage without co-payments a requirement for most employer health insurance. However, for religious […]

A recent report by the United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that more than 45 million American adults (roughly 1 in 5) suffered some form of mental illness the past year. The survey also found that mental illness was more prevalent in adults aged 18 to 25 than among those aged […]

Last year, the United States Republican Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, more popularly known as Obamacare. Without the Act, beneficiaries of the important and life-saving healthcare measures would have been in jeopardy. One of the new law’s ultimate goal is to ultimately provide more affordable health insurance, and we have seen wide effects […]

A recent study by British scientists shows that constantly checking up on your smartphone may not actually be a smart move. This alarming observation was based on a recent study that found a link between frequent use of modern internet-enabled cellphones and rising stress levels. Stress from using smartphones arises when the user feels a […]

As it turns out a struggling economy, can minimize healthcare spending. More people lose health insurance every time unemployment rises. People visit doctors less often; delay elective surgery; and cut down on prescription drugs. Those with health insurance coverage may also behave the same way, because they worry about their jobs, have pay cuts, or […]

Health insurance is one of the best investments your money can buy. Ideal health insurance coverage can offer you and your family protection from very expensive costs of medical care and guarantee that a serious illness will not lead to certain financial distress. Some states offer their residents other options aside from the federal government-sponsored […]

Being self-employed has its advantages and disadvantages. on the one hand you can be living your dream of working for yourself, yet it can be difficult to provide a proof of income, thus giving you a hard time to qualify for loans or purchase health insurance. There are many types of self-employed health insurance options available, […]

We purchase health insurance coverage to guard us and our loved ones from major financial difficulties in case a serious illness strikes. Having a medical crisis without sufficient medical insurance coverage is one of the major causes of financial ruin. In addition, health insurance plans have a lot of preventive care benefits like child visits, […]

Scientists at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute have recently discovered a hormone naturally found in muscle cells. The hormone activates the calorie-burning benefits of exercise and may be potentially used to fight obesity. The hormone known as irisin increases during periods of intense physical activity and converts white fat into brown fat, a substance that […]

CIGNA Corporation, a Connecticut-based health insurance company together with Weill Cornell Physician Organization will launch a collaborative medical home initiative in New York. This is a step closer to establishing accountable care organizations (ACOs) as stated in the US healthcare reform law. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 introduced ACOs. These are […]