According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas leads the nation in the number of people without health insurance. Although almost one in five Americans is uninsured, it is estimated that one in three Texans are uninsured. The Texas Medical Association reports, "More than 5.5 million Texans - including 1.4 million children - lack health insurance."In a report issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, "The uninsured are a...more
It is the belief of thousands of U.S doctors are asking the government to provide resources for national health coverage, which they think might be able to cover the health care needs of all Americans while also saving a substantial amount of money. After health care reform disintegrated in Congress during the Clinton administration due to the fierce lobbying from the medical, pharmaceutical and insurance industries, doctors contend that private...more
Those wounded in the battlefront are flown to Germany - it's not just the convenient location but the expertise of surgical doctors and the top-of-the-line medical equipments. After all, Germany has led in the invention of medical equipments and medication. You might remember some of the creams and potions for skin ailments and other potions with German-sounding names. It is little wonder that Berlin has become a premier destination for medical tourism.It is always a question of choosing between private and government-run hospitals. It is a fact that private hospitals provide faster service and are better equipped with but there are government hospitals that can hold their ground against private hospitals. But this is Germany! You can expect better medical here.If language is a problem, there are German doctors who can speak English or you can get help from translators or from friends who can speak the German language. The hospitals in the busy district are more likely to have English-speaking German doctors and a sprinkling of American doctors. With over a hundred hospitals in the center, there's should be no worry about not getting treatment when you need it. ...more
Physicians across the nation doctors are appealing to the government for a nationally financed, countrywide health insurance program that they claim would help to include all current health care needs for Americans while saving as much as billions of dollars.Today's physicians make the claim that the private market ideas have totally let us...more
Unlike the long hours their predecessors had to labor within, the new breed of doctors have less work time thanks to a law implanted a year ago.But this is not without any headaches. Tons of today's medical students along with veteran physicians find themselves fraught with unreasonable work load while hospitals are facing high expenses as a...more
In the old days, there was only a couple of ways to find a doctor: you either asked some friends or family members for recommendations or you simply picked one out of the phone book. Today, many people have considerable restrictions on which physician they can choose. Insurance companies have a limited number of physicians in their network and if you go outside of that network you can expect to pay exorbitant out-of-pocket costs. For most people, that simply isn't an option. Recently, some insurance companies have begun trying to help their customers out when it comes to finding the best physician. While many don't trust their insurance company to help them find a doctor, it is one way to get some preliminary opinions. Some insurance companies have begun putting their physicians in a ranking system, a subject that has come under a great deal of criticism and scrutiny by health professionals. They argue that the insurance companies are judging by criteria that rewards physicians for things that may not matter to the average patient, such as low costs and efficiency. These rankings do more to help the insurance company's bottom line than the patient's. As far as...more
Health insurance: studyInteresting study An interesting study on the Germans and their unhealthy lifestyle, was recently published. This shows that the German population does not move enough. The private German health insurance AG -...more
Texas ranked 39th among the 50 U.S. states in the list of healthy United States from the Health Foundation, 2009. This does not generate a shining example for health, but it appears, about 1 in 4 residents in Texas is without health...more
There may be an overwhelming number of Virginians who are opposing the health reforms, but if you are flowing against the tide, then this one is for you people. Virginia may have appealed against the reforms, but if you are in favor of...more
I have once have had a massage. Have you? If not, have you ever contemplated it? If you have not had a massage, here's something you should know. They are many benefits that come with it. Do you think massage is some new fad? Not true....more
How great! I just had my first (but not last) Swedish massage. I only recently discovered what many Americans, as well as Europeans have known for a couple of centuries. Now that I have had one, I know the benefits. This is more recent a massage than...more
The best part of locum job for doctors is that it gives an individual the opportunity to travel and work in different medical institutions. It is also an excellent means of exploring the various fields of medical profession for young doctors before...more