Tag: Health

Proposal puts unvaccinated people on the hook for COVID-19 health care costs

December 12, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Unvaccinated Illinoisans would have to pay for their health care expenses — including hospital bills — out of pocket if they contract COVID-19 under legislation filed Monday in the Illinois House. State Rep. Jonathan Carroll’s bill is likely to face legal challenges and political pushback, but the Northbrook Democrat downplayed those concerns, saying it all…

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Here are some benefits of a group health insurance policy

December 11, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Group insurance cover is a comprehensive health policy, mostly done by companies for their employees. These policies provide health insurance covers for employees and also their spouses, children and at times parents. According to experts, for an employer, a group health insurance policy is comparatively easier to get since they procure it in bulk for…

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Women in health care suffer burnout disproportionately to men

December 11, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Mounting evidence finds that women working in health care are experiencing disproportionately more feelings of burnout during the pandemic, as they’re more likely to carry primary responsibility of family care such as meal preparation, shopping and family activities — on top of caring for their patients. A recent study in The Lancet found nearly half…

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A Health Insurance Plan You Won’t Hate? That’s This Company’s Mission

December 10, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Gravie is a 2021 Inc. Best in Business honoree. With the second annual Best in Business awards, Inc. recognizes companies that have had a superlative impact on their industries, their communities, the environment, and society as a whole. You’re not alone if you don’t love your health insurance provider. After all, the industry ranks third-worst in…

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How to get a free rapid COVID-19 test with health insurance

December 9, 2021 Sharika Soukup

It will soon cost nothing to take a rapid, at-home COVID-19 test available at pharmacies and stores, but you’ll still have to pay upfront and save your receipt. The White House last week announced private health insurance will cover the over-the-counter tests, with more details of the plan to come by Jan. 15, 2022. “More…

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UC Davis Health opens new Healthy Aging Clinic (video)

December 8, 2021 Sharika Soukup

UC Davis Health today officially opened its new Healthy Aging Clinic in midtown Sacramento. This one-stop clinic serves patients 65 and older and their caregivers. It allows patients and their families to leverage integrated specialty clinical care and services that can lead to better quality of life and facilitate independent living. “For older adults, we need to have a more…

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Which NY hospitals will halt elective health care? See the final list

December 8, 2021 Sharika Soukup

State officials have revealed the list of 32 hospitals halting elective health care to free up beds in the face of surging COVID-19 outbreaks and staffing shortages. The list included 12 hospitals in the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, as well as 20 hospitals in Western New York, Central New York, the North Country and Capital Region. Gov….

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Why does Arizona still have so many without health insurance?

December 7, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Despite Arizona’s strong economic growth, we rank among the worst states for the number of adults and children with health insurance. The statistics don’t demonstrate the adverse effects of going without health coverage. Uninsured people are more likely to forgo necessary medical services, are at higher risk for preventable hospitalizations, less likely to receive follow-up care and experience significantly…

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