Medical Insurance Information
Report: Many U.S. adults face growing medical debt (BizJournals) The proportion of working-age Americans with medical bill problems or who are paying off medical debt climbed from 34 percent to 41 percent between 2005 and 2007, according to a comprehensive national study.
Who Gets Medical Care at the Grocery Store? (US News & World Report) Most people who use retail medical clinics don't have a doctor of their own, and many lack insurance.
State Insurance Division Warns Consumers Of Balance Billing (Yankton Press & Dakotan) PIERRE ? The South Dakota Department of Revenue & Regulation, Division of Insurance is advising consumers to carefully review the bills they receive from their medical providers to ensure they are not being overcharged due to balance billing.
HRAs, HSAs, wellness programs sought for medical savings (BizJournals) With health care costs expected to increase more than 10 percent next year, insurance brokers who handle employee benefits products say businesses that provide the products to their workers are looking to save money any way they can. (AOC) (BRO)
Doctors: Insurance Companies Affect Treatment (The New York Sun) The vast majority of doctors in New York say they feel pressure from insurance companies to prescribe certain medical treatments, sometimes at the expense of what is best for the patient, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by the Medical Society of the State of New York, is based on responses to a questionnaire filled out by more than 1,200 New York doctors in September. Overall, ...
Fidelis offering health insurance at Vassar Brothers (Kingston Daily Freeman) POUGHKEEPSIE - Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan serving more than 420,000 members in 41 counties across the state, has joined Vassar Brothers Medical Center to offer free or low-cost health insurance for Mid-Hudson Valley residents eligible for the state's Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and Medicaid programs.
Merger lets Doctors cut malpractice-insurance rates (BizJournals) The Doctors Co., one of the nation?s largest medical malpractice insurers, has filed with state regulators for an average 18.2 percent rate reduction affecting California member physicians, officials said late last week.
Negros Oriental launches own health insurance (Philippine Daily Inquirer) DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines ?Negros Oriental has launched its own health insurance program that promises to outdo the state-owned PhilHealth in delivering medical services.
Negros Oriental now has own health insurance (Philippine Daily Inquirer) DUMAGUETE CITY -- The province of Negros Oriental has launched its own health insurance program that promises to outdo the state-owned PhilHealth in delivering medical services.
Travel insurance: Can travelers with existing conditions be covered? (The Salt Lake Tribune) Many travelers wonder if they can purchase travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions. According to Jim Grace, president of InsureMyTrip.com, pre-existing medical condition waivers are available on many Trip Cancellation Package policies.
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