A look at the health reform measure passed today through the eyes of a child brought to you by the health coverage experts at the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University. By creating reliable, affordable coverage options that won’t disappear when a parent becomes sick or loses a job, the legislation protects and [...]
Premiums for individual health insurance in Texas can be higher and overall coverage limited by pre-existing conditions. When a person applies for a policy, insurers interview the candidate to asses her current overall health status as well as conditions or treatments for which she has sought treatment in the past, such as depression, fibromyalgia or [...]
National, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making???an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2010 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). As participating organizations are providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends [...]
On Sunday March 22nd, 2010 the House voted 220-207 to pass health care reform. The bill passed the Senate 56-43. President Obama signed the bill on Monday March 23rd. 3 Months from final passage the bill provides immediate access to coverage for people with no insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Which means that before [...]
While the Industry Slumps, LTC Financial Partners Posts Robust Revenue, Profit, and Dividend Gains. KIRKLAND, Wash., March 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an economy that seems stuck on stagnate, business is booming, thank you, for LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation’s most experienced long term care insurance agencies. In fact, 2009′s growth [...]
Consult A Doctor 24/7, a leading provider of consumer driven telemedicine solutions announced that it closed a $5 million Series A round financing. MIAMI, FL (PRWEB) February 16, 2010 — Consult A Doctor 24/7, a leading provider of consumer driven telemedicine solutions that drive down healthcare costs, announced that it closed a $5 million Series [...]
Featuring More Than 3,900 Key Executives Contacts, The all-new 7th edition of AIS’s Health Plan Directory contains every health plan and primary care preferred provider network operating in the U.S. as of year-end 2009. Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 24, 2010 – Atlantic Information Services (AIS), publisher of industry-leading newsletters Health Plan Week, Drug Benefit News, [...]
New market analysis by DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance provides insight on keys to program success. Report details purchaser and program provider perspectives on industry trends, purchasing expectations, program measures, physician collaboration and other metrics. This survey shows employers view workplace health promotion programs as key contributors to financial well-being, as well as to employee [...]
If you aren’t currently covered by a traditional health insurance plan, short term health insurance can be a great way to protect yourself. With valuable coverage available for unexpected illness or injury, these plans are designed to meet anyone’s needs. Short term insurance is intended for those who don’t currently have access to a major [...]
Although there are many advantages with having complete control of your working life it does mean you are responsible in entirety for your income. For most, when self-employed there is no-one to full back on, no sick pay, no-one to cover your outstanding work load which means if you need time off work due to [...]