Articles related to "Health Care Costs"



Preventive Medicine
Editorial by Fiona Godlee, BMJ, about the benefits/risks of preventive medicine.
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Reducing Health Care Costs for the Insured
These tips on reducing health care costs will help the insured keep their out of pocket medical expenses to an affordable minimum.
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Cut Healthcare Costs: Tips for the Uninsured
These timely tips for the uninsured on how to cut healthcare costs will assist them to take up precautionary measures to slash their medical bills to an affordable level.
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Breastfeeding: Economically Friendly
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Health in Germany: Interview with Dr. Alexander Springer, I
An interview with German pediatric surgeon Dr. Alexander Springer on comparative health care in Germany today: insurance and health care costs, life expectancy issues, more. Written by Colleen Thomas Ryor.
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Reforming Health Care
President Obama is rushing a health-care reform law that will address the nagging health care problems in the US with the goal of making health care accessible to all.
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Save on Health Care
Save on health care costs by planning ahead, choosing the right health insurance, using medical trainees for preventive services and asking providers for discounts.
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Self Employment and Health Care
One of the biggest issues in our society is the growing cost of health care. How can the self employed provide their own affordable health care?
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The Rising Costs of a Job
The rising costs of being an employee are starting to outweigh the benefits. Employees want out, but are forced to remain in their jobs by the poor economy.
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Tips for Lowering Your Medical Bills
Many different factors contribute to rising health care costs - and there are many small things you can do to reduce your own medical costs.
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Underinsured in America
As premiums, deductibles, and co-pays rise, the underinsured either go in debt or forego needed treatment, adding more strain to an already overtaxed health care system.
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Breastfeeding: Planet Friendly
Environmental damage caused by formula vs. Earth friendly breastmilk. Some stunning statistics and facts that everyone (kids or no kids) should know.
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American Health Care Crisis
A look at how the American health care system is currently set up and who is really paying the soaring costs associated with the current heatlh care crisis.
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Medical Bankruptcy Epidemic
Since the year 2000, out-of-pocket health care costs have driven millions of Americans to financial ruin, including those covered by health insurance.
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Save Money with Generic Drugs
Find out just what a generic drug is, why generic drugs are so inexpensive and how you can be sure these medications are safe to use.
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Sick, Uninsured and Drowning in Debt
In 2007, nearly 116 million adults aged 19-64 had no health insurance, were underinsured, struggled with medical debts, or could not afford necessary health care.
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The Dangers of Smoking
We all know that smoking is dangerous but what we don't know is being exposed to cigarette smoke or second-hand smoke could also have harmful effects to our body.
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Do You Have Health Insurance?
Do you have health insurance?
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Health Care Reform
HEALTH CARE REFORM
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Smoking: New Crime Coming
Tobacco smoking may become to this decade what boozing was to the Prohibition era -- a crime conceived to change social behavior by law.
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Daschle's Solution to Health Care
Sen. Tom Daschle's solution to the current health care crisis.
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Project Healthy Choice: A Libertarian Health Care Reform Plan
This article is about the Libertarian health care reform plan.
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Benefits of Breastfeeding
In deciding whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed her baby, every woman should at least consider the benefits of breastfeeding for mother, baby, and society as a whole.
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Creative Retirement Planning
As 2008 draws to a close, assess long-term financial security and become creative when planning for "the golden years." Begin by addressing inadequate savings.
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Does your cat need medical insurance?
A new option for cat lovers. What to know about this aspect of your cat's health.
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Early Detection of Arthritis Reduces Symptoms
Diagnosing arthritis quickly and understanding what type you have can help prevent, minimize and treat the symptoms.
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Health Insurance & Travel Abroad
US citizens planning international travel may need international travel health insurance. Medicare and many private health insurance plans do not cover travel abroad.
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Healthy Update from www.healthy.net
The bi-monthly e-newsletter of HealthWorld Online(www.healthy.net), provides news and resources from leading experts in the world of alternative medicine, healthy living, and Self-Managed Care™.
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Home Business Owner Health Care
For home business owners, finding health insurance help can be a major problem. Try a few of these solutions for health care.
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Implementing a Worksite Health Promotion Program
In an increasingly tight global economy, the health of employees suffers. Health promotion programs can improve employee health and workplace morale without high costs.
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Quit Smoking: Who Should Pay?
Quitting smoking is emotionally and financially taxing. Who is responsible to pay for the drugs and therapy required to kick the habit? The smokers or the tobacco makers?
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Smoking Vaccine
Study: An anti-smoking vaccine, delivered by a shot in the arm, keeps nicotine from reaching the brain.
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What are Microbicides?
Microbicide research is developing a new method of HIV prevention that will allow individuals to apply a gel, cream, or film prior to sexual activity.
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Beers' List—Drugs NOT to Use
Some prescription medications are especially troublesome for older people, and have safer alternatives. These drugs are on the Beers' List.
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Book Review: Skin in the Game
The health care industry in the U.S. is in crisis. Over 47 million Americans are uninsured. Health care costs continue to skyrocket and the shortage of nurses is expected
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Cancer Patients Facing Challenges
A recent report seems to imply that cancer patients are facing challenges, including bankruptcy, in procuring and sustaining life saving treatments despite being insured.
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Cancer Screening in the Elderly
Cancer screening in an elderly individual must take into account the person's age and life expectancy, any co-existing illnesses, and the risks and benefits of screening.
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Cashing in with a Reverse Mortgage
Retirement savings not enough? Need a financial safety net? Is a reverse mortgage the answer? More and more enquiring senior homeowners want to know.
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Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
Long maligned by the medical establishment, chiropractic care may be a more effective, less costly alternative to traditional therapies, studies show.
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Depression in the Elderly
Depression is not a normal consequence of aging, in fact it is a serious public health concern. It leads to increased illness and suicide. However, it can be treated.
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Early Retirement with a Buyout
Your employer offers you an early retirement package. What should you do? That's the question a lot of older workers are facing.
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Fastest Growing Occupations 2007
Healthcare, education, technology and the environment are the four primary job categories where the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects to see the fastest career growth.
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Film Review: Super Size Me
Why are so many Americans obese or on their way to becoming obese? Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock points the finger at the fast food corporations.
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Going After Wal-Mart
The Maryland legislature tells Wal-Mart to spend more money on health care for its employees.
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Gymnema: Diabetes Herbal Therapy
Researchers are looking at herbal medicine (Gymnema), massage therapy, Yoga, Integrative Manual Therapy to help the 171 million people worldwide with diabetes.
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Health Care for the Self Employed
Health care is one of the main concerns of the nation, and it's a huge political platform. But for the self employed, health care is a lot more - and most of it is money.
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How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Avoid full-blown diabetes. Waiting until symptoms appear leaves the body's systems too compromised to be able to respond to treatment.
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Obesity an Epidemic
Obesity is a disease, not a character flaw and should be dealt with that way. If you are overweight or know someone who is, please read this article.
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Preventing Employee Burnout
Overworked? Burned out? Many employees these days work in firms that run lean and mean. Job stress and employee burnout can be the result.
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Pros and Cons of High Deductible Health Plans
High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) require the insured to take on a larger burden of health care costs in exchange for lower monthly premiums.
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