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
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Coping with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is one of our most common health issues, and too often people put up with it rather than try to eliminate it. Here, from the experts at the National Institute on Aging, are your best strategies for solving a debilitating problem: Acute Pain and Chronic Pain There are two kinds of pain. Acute… Continue reading Coping with Chronic Pain
Medical Costs and Retirement: The Facts
“Growing old ain’t for sissies.” – Bette Davis Ms. Davis was right. Between the stiffness, sore joints and pains that come with growing older, aging can get pretty rough. The golden years should be a relaxing time to enjoy life and play with the grandkids. Unfortunately, because of health-care costs and poor planning, too many… Continue reading Medical Costs and Retirement: The Facts
Choosing the Right Doctor for You
Editor’s Note: You might be looking for a new doctor for any number of reasons – you’ve moved, for example, or your doctor has retired. Here, from the National Institute on Aging, are some strategies to help make the search more productive and easier: Types of Primary Care Doctors Your primary care doctor is the… Continue reading Choosing the Right Doctor for You