Health Insurance Blogs

Generics Fare Better at Cardiology Conference

Two studies released at the American College of Cardiology suggest that older generics are at least as effective as newer drugs for most patients-and a lot cheaper. One study, of patients who took Vytorin, found that while the two drugs in combination helped reduce cholesterol and other risk factors for heart disease, the combination did not actually do any better than older generics at preventing heart disease. Writing in the New England Journal of Medicine, said that the drugs-which have generated $5 billion in sales in the past few years-should be used as a treatment of last resort.

Submitted by thebeacon on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 18:20.

California Proposes Out-of-Network Billing Change

California's Department of Managed Health Care has proposed rules that would prevent physicians from billing patients for additional charges beyond the costs of in-network care covered by insurance. Typically, billing disputes arise when patients go to in-network hospitals or emergency rooms for treatment but are inadvertently treated by an out-of-network physician who has not accepted the HMO's negotiated price. Physicians, in a process called balanced billing, can then directly bill the patient for the difference between the two fees.

Submitted by thebeacon on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 18:19.

What to Look for When Shopping for a Health Insurance Plan

With all the Health Insurance options that are available to us it can be overwhelming finding right health insurance plans for ourselves. There are literally dozens of companies with hundreds of plans to choose from. We have to agree that the main reason for having Health Insurance is to protect ourselves from large unexpected medical bills. So when comparing medical plans that is the main thing we should be looking at. Since IRS says that number one cause of Bankruptcy in the United States is medical bills, specifically medical bills that are over $17,000.

Submitted by thebeacon on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 16:29.

Affordable Health Insurance and How to Get it

Getting and keeping affordable health insurance in your state is up to you. With health insurance market constant changing with new laws, new research and increasing cost of healthcare. It is up to us to do our research to understand health insurance and the ways on how we can control health insurance costs. Health insurance companies to stay competitive understand the need for affordable health insurance plans. Insurance companies are constantly changing their health plans to make them more affordable.

Submitted by thebeacon on Fri, 03/21/2008 - 16:28.

How to know which Blue Cross of California plan is right for you

Blue Cross of California is part of largest health insurance provider in the nation. It has been serving the health insurance needs of California residents since 1937. Blue Cross of California, together with its branded affiliates, provides health care services to more than 6.8 million members. There is a reason why Blue Cross is the largest in California. What you will find is coverage options that are easy to understand, health plans to fit everyone’s budget, customer service that is always there to answer your questions and one of the largest networks of doctors and hospitals.

Submitted by thebeacon on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 21:57.

Making health insurance affordable

It seem we hear about how expensive health care system in the United States. We hear it on TV, in the news paper, from people around us. Health Insurance companies are aware that the monthly premiums and getting un-affordable for most people. Insurance companies are getting more creative and coming out with new options and plans constantly, to make it more affordable for everyone. The most important concept of determining your monthly health insurance premium is similar to with all the insurance company. The differences will depend and how efficiently insurance company is ran.

Submitted by thebeacon on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 21:56.

Health Insurance Options in the State of California

When it comes to health insurance in the state of California there are definitely a lot of options available. The competition between the insurance companies for your business is fears, even though it might not seem that way when considering monthly premiums. The reason for the completion between the insurance companies in the sate of California is California laws and the size of the population. Laws in California surprisingly make it much more affordable and easier to get health insurance than in states like Washington and New York.

Submitted by thebeacon on Wed, 03/12/2008 - 21:55.

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