What Tim Russert's Doctors May Have Missed He died despite being on medications for high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol, and had no symptoms of heart disease. He even exercised every day, as part of a regimen to lose some weight. His autopsy report ultimately revealed that he had advanced blocked arteries in his heart. There's been much speculation in the media about the circumstances surrounding his untimely death,...more
Business health insurance- The Employee Benefits Need of an Organization A business requires financial security in many aspects, particularly where the employees' health and safety is concerned. Employees are a vital resource to any organization and that makes them an invaluable asset of the company. Their care is primary and this is the reason why there are different types of insurance plans that the insurance companies provide...more
Surgical Weight Loss Clinics in Tampa Help Alleviate Obesity Epidemic As many Americans already know, obesity has become a serious problem in the United States. The number of obese individuals in the US has doubled in the last thirty years and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has discovered that roughly 34% of Americans are considered obese. While these numbers are very troubling, there is now evidence that weight loss surgery can play an active role in diminishing the effects of this epidemic. One place where this is evident is Tampa, Florida, where weight loss surgeons have observed tremendous results in their patients.To be considered obese, one must have a BMI (body mass index) of 30, while morbidly obese individuals have a BMI of 40. Those who are morbidly obese face a higher risk of heart disease, strokes and type-2 diabetes. Most bariatric surgery procedures require a patient to have a BMI of 40 or 35 with comorbidities, although the US. Food and Drug Administration has recently approved LAP BAND® surgery for those who have a BMI of 30 or greater. In Florida, over 25% of the adult population has a BMI over 30.Surgeons have noticed dramatic...more
Health Insurance For Tennessee Expands Care To Walk-in Clinics More and more people across Tennessee are getting convenient and quick health care at walk-in retail clinics. Shorter waiting times, convenient hours and locations as well as lower prices than at doctors' offices are the main attractions. With the shortage of primary care...more
Basics of a Health Insurance Exchange The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act mandates for the formation of a state based health insurance Exchange. These Exchanges will serve as a regulated insurance marketplace where all the transactions and health plans will be in accordance to the federal healthcare reforms.Initially the...more
A Framework of Health Insurance Exchange The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will soon make it mandatory for all states to have a state-based health insurance Exchange. These Exchanges will be federally funded and will serve as a regulated shopping arena where health insurance plans are bought and sold. The health insurance though governed by the state authorities will be funded by federal dollars. Hence, all states Exchanges have to follow a few guidelines that are mandated by the federal government. Some of these requirements are: - Has to inspect policies to make sure that each health plan displayed on the Exchange adhere to the standards set by federal and state insurance regulatory bodies- Needs to ask for a justification from health insurance companies when there is an unreasonable rise in premiums. The Exchange even has the power to disqualify a company from the online platform if it finds the explanation unsatisfactory. - For those who do not have access to the Internet, the Exchange must provide other alternatives for these residents to get information - Must use a standard form and language in all definition, communication...more
Doctor Approved Pills To Cure Premature Ejaculation Premature ejaculation is one such problem that can ruin your life if timely attention is not being paid to the condition. Besides causing embarrassment and insecurity, it can heighten...more
Applying High Deductible Health Insurance Plans Nowadays, the costs of medicines are getting higher and thinking solely that high costs make us sick. Your doctor may have recommended you to take a health savings account to keep your...more
What is Group Health Insurance and how can it help your business? As an entrepreneur, it is of utmost importance that you get the best employees and take concrete steps beneficial for your employees so as to ensure that they remain...more
How Much is the Ideal Amount for Self-Employed Health Care Coverage? When you are self-employed, the cost of health insurance is totally on your shoulders. How much health insurance should you have? It would depend upon you and your...more
Health Insurance In Orange County There are many options for insurance Orange County resident's need. Health insurance alone offers many types of policies for those who need coverage for themselves and their families. Although...more
Using Diet to Alleviate Migraine Pain The World Health Organization estimated in 2003 that 303 million people worldwide experienced regular migraine headaches. A 2004 article suggested that there are almost 20 million migraine attacks...more