Hispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more diverse areas, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. A decade of national data showed that Hispanic ethnic density, or… Continue reading Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population
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57 Percent of Americans Have Been Surprised by a Medical Bill
Fifty-seven percent of American adults have been surprised by a medical bill that they thought would have been covered by insurance, according to a 2018 AmeriSpeak® survey from the National Opinion research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago. Respondents indicated that 20% of their surprise bills were a result of a doctor not being… Continue reading 57 Percent of Americans Have Been Surprised by a Medical Bill
Breast Cancer Places Greater Financial Burden on Black Women than White Women
Having breast cancer placed a significantly greater financial strain on black women than white women, according to study by researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The researchers, who published their findings in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, surveyed women who were diagnosed with breast cancer in North Carolina between 2008… Continue reading Breast Cancer Places Greater Financial Burden on Black Women than White Women
How to Find The Best Primary Care Provider for You
Selecting the best Primary Care Provider (PCP) for your needs is something people don’t always think about – until they need one. The experts at the health care company Envolve, share tips to help you get your PCP in place: Research reviews. Not everything you read on the internet is fact. This is especially true within… Continue reading How to Find The Best Primary Care Provider for You
How To Beat The Healthcare Odds In These Uncertain Times
A recent Gallup poll revealed that Americans list healthcare as tied for the nation’s No. 1 problem, right along with dissatisfaction with government. Each of those was named by 18 percent of the people polled, far outdistancing any other worry. Maybe it’s no coincidence that those two issues cause equal amounts of anxiety among Americans.… Continue reading How To Beat The Healthcare Odds In These Uncertain Times
5 Ways Your Health Insurance Choices Impact Your Finances
Health insurance is a topic that is hard to grasp for many Americans. Confusion can often lead to poor healthcare choices that can, in turn, impact your finances. Did you Know? The average cost of a 3-day hospital stay is $30,000 – Without health insurance, a broken leg can cost $7,500 or more (without surgery!)… Continue reading 5 Ways Your Health Insurance Choices Impact Your Finances
Even with Insurance, a Hospital Visit May Cost $1,000 or More
Even if you have what you might think of as good health insurance, your next hospital stay could cost you more than $1,000 out of your own pocket. And that amount has gone up sharply in recent years – a rise of more than 37 percent just for straightforward hospital stays for common conditions. Those… Continue reading Even with Insurance, a Hospital Visit May Cost $1,000 or More
The Controversy About Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening
On January 11th 2016, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published what were called “final” recommendations on screening for breast cancer.” The recommendation statement, which is published in Annals of Internal Medicine, is made up of several recommendations addressing different age groups and screening methods, and is accompanied by an editorial on how… Continue reading The Controversy About Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening
Some Insured Patients Lack Access to Specialists
Although 12 million Americans have insurance under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) insurance marketplace, some of them may not have enough access to specialists, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The study shows that nearly 15 percent of the plans lacked in-network physicians for at least one specialty.… Continue reading Some Insured Patients Lack Access to Specialists
Diabetes-Specific Health Insurance May Help Control the Condition
People with diabetes who enroll in a health insurance plan tailored to their medical condition are more likely to stick to their medication and actively take charge of their own health care, according to a study done at the University of California, Los Angeles and published in May 2015 in the Journal of General Internal… Continue reading Diabetes-Specific Health Insurance May Help Control the Condition