Article Summary: This article offers practical advice in facing medical debt and various ways in which we can avoid it. By Yuki Noguchi, NPR, July 01, 2022. Lori Mangum was 32 when apple-sized tumors sprouted...
Article Summary: Affordable care act covers preventive care in patients, but some gaps need to be filled. By Julie Appleby, KHN, Jul 06, 2022. An ounce of prevention … well, you know the rest. In...
This year, some Americans can do something that was previously impossible: look up the price of care before going to the hospital. A new federal rule requires hospitals to post the prices they negotiate with...
More Americans are getting tested for coronavirus than ever before — and that could mean more surprise medical bills. Congress wrote rules in March that aimed to make coronavirus testing free for all Americans. Patients,...
The cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. has long caused frustration and, worse, presented financial barriers for some consumers. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the average American pays $1,200 per...
According to the 2018 enrollment report, 11.8 million individuals signed up or renewed through the marketplace for 2018 coverage through HealthCare.gov marketplace. We’ve all heard varying reports about how healthcare may change or is changing under Trumpcare,...
The opening of health plan enrollment under the Affordable Care Act has many Americans over the age of 65 thinking of and planning for their medical expenses and procedures. For many seniors, the process of...
That Drug Expiration Date May Be More Myth Than Fact. Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe...
How to avoid unwelcome surprises 1. Understand your health insurance. OK, it’s not a fun read, but it pays to familiarize yourself with the rules and cost-sharing features of your health plan. How much is...
Nationwide Marketplace with Medical Costs Never Overpay For Healthcare Again. Compare prices for today’s most commonly performed medical procedures from over 17,000 medical facilities nationwide for free! Check out the Medical Pricing Guide to know...