Tag: Insurance
More Doctors Want Patients Who Pay Membership Fee
Karla Bowsher on November 16, 2015
So-called “concierge” medicine — where patients pay doctors directly rather than using insurance — is growing. Find out why.
Employees’ Health Costs Up 134 Percent in Decade
Karla Bowsher on November 13, 2015
Employees are contributing an average of nearly $5,000 annually to their health care costs. Find out where expenses are headed in 2016.
The War on Absurdly Expensive Drugs Has a Surprising Ally
Krystal Steinmetz on November 11, 2015
One pharmaceutical CEO is driven by ethical and moral outrage — and opportunity.
America Spends More on Health — But Is It Paying Off?
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
The U.S. spends more on health than other advanced nations, yet Americans aren’t living as long as those other countries’ citizens. Experts suggest reasons why.
Buy Your Medicare Plan … Through the Home Shopping Network?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2015
This odd partnership is a novel approach to reach older Americans in the confusing market for insurance.
Why Your Doctor Might Want to Become a ‘Drop Out’
Karla Bowsher on November 2, 2015
In the past 18 months, the Drop Out Club’s membership has more than doubled. Find out why your doctor might be the next to join.
Key Premiums for Obamacare Plans Set to Rise in 2016
Karla Bowsher on October 28, 2015
The cost of Obamacare’s benchmark silver plans will rise in 2016. But the news is not all bad.
The Year’s 10 Weirdest Excuses for Calling in Sick
Karla Bowsher on October 16, 2015
A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 38 percent of people who called in sick to work in the past year weren’t actually ill. And some of their excuses were awfully strange.
Do You Really Need an Annual Physical Exam?
Karla Bowsher on October 15, 2015
A growing number of doctors now say the practice is at best wasteful and potentially harmful. What is behind this change of medical advice?
Obamacare Open Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 14, 2015
If you weren’t happy with the health insurance you’ve had this year, you’ll soon have a chance to go shopping for a new plan.
The Big Pharma Tactic That Costs Consumers
Karla Bowsher on October 13, 2015
Drug manufacturers and consumer advocates are waging a battle in court that could help determine how much you pay for medications.
How an Economic Downturn Can Boost Your Health
Karla Bowsher on October 12, 2015
The same recessions that hurt our financial health can help our physical health. Find out why.
10 of the Safest Cars for Teens That Cost Less Than $8,000
Karla Bowsher on October 9, 2015
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety encourages parents to spend “a little more” on cars to get key safety features. But with these options, you can save and be safe.
Should You Pay the Price for a Concierge Doctor?
Brandon Ballenger on October 1, 2015
Concierge medicine lets you see the doc when you want to in exchange for a regular, ongoing fee. Here’s how to figure out if the costs make sense for you.
Good and Bad News About Health Insurance
Karla Bowsher on September 22, 2015
The number of people without health insurance decreased last year. But the news wasn’t all good.
10 Automakers to Put This Crash-Prevention System in All New Cars
Jim Gold on September 13, 2015
Find out which makers will install Automatic Emergency Breaking as a standard feature, and how this technology could change insurance rates.
Boomers, Gen Xers Say They Aren’t Fiscally Fit For Retirement
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
Health and wealth rank high among concerns in a new survey of two generations closest to retirement age.
Half of Americans Have High Diabetes Risk
Karla Bowsher on September 10, 2015
About 1 out of every 2 people in the U.S. has diabetes or pre-diabetes, new research shows. Here is what you can do to protect your family.
AMA Warns Health Insurance Mergers Will Drive Up Patient Costs
Krystal Steinmetz on September 9, 2015
Critics in the medical establishment say the proposed mergers involving four major insurance companies will undermine quality medical care. Here’s why.
Which Pharmacies Deliver the Best Customer Satisfaction?
Karla Bowsher on August 25, 2015
Customer satisfaction with pharmacies has remained steady over the past year despite continued changes in the health care industry. Here are the top-rated providers.
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