The market size of the US health insurance industry on the basis of the total direct premium written grew from USD ~ billion in 2005 to USD ~ billion in 2010 at a CAGR of 7.8%. The total premium written over the years was fuelled by rising population and the rise in premium rates.Consolidation of hospitals has led to the rise in the cost of treatment. The cost incurred in the consolidation is passed down to the private health insurance plans...more
First-m-i.com_Medical insurance is the insurance providing protection for health against the illness, accidents, disabilities etc. The insurance companies are providing the insurance coverage for the people who are healthy to counter balance the illness costs. To take medical insurance the various aspects are considered. One should know about medical insurance, types of it, review of health points, how to choose medical insurance, medical...more
Give A Jump-Start To Your Medical Career With Online Medical Courses Education in this Internet age is not confined within four walls of classroom. Online schools and colleges are fast emerging on the scene of higher education. Because of the flexibility and accessibility, the trend of online learning is fast catching up among students and the working class. Similarly, for those who think pursuing higher education is out of their reach, online professional courses are blessing in disguise. With Internet, getting onto the road of your favorite career is easier than ever before. Unlike other sectors, medical care industry is experiencing steady growth, as this sector increases with increase in population. With the ever-increasing number of patients, the demand of medical professionals is at all-time high. The growing demand of quality medical care and medical professionals has made this sector one of the most progressive sectors. Online medical courses are providing opportunity to many more to pursue career in medicine and create a stable future. Moreover, for some the feeling of helping others is more overwhelming than higher pay package. Thus, this career provides...more
Medicare supplemental insurance, also called Medigap, is insurance available to Medicare recipients to bridge the gap between those expenses that Medicare covers and the actual cost of the services. Unlike Medicare, which is a government program, this type of insurance is available through private companies, but certain conditions must be met to be...more
Those suffering from mental illness have historically been stereotyped as weak, incapable or defective. Though there are hundreds of disorders under the broad category of "mental illness," our society has put them all in one basket, assuming everyone suffering is defective. This has led to societies where those with these struggles live in fear of...more
Pediatric and family practice coders are very familiar with ADD-like complaints minus a definitive diagnosis. ICD 9 2011 codes hold the key to alternative options until further testing. ICD 9 2011 adds the 799.5x family to the 'I'll Defined and Unknown Causes of Morbidity and Mortality' section. The just-in codes cover 799.51 (Attention or concentration deficit), 799.52 (Cognitive communication deficit), 799.53 (Visuospacial deficit), 799.54 (Psychomotor deficit), 799.55 (Frontal lobe & executive function deficit), 799.59 (other signs & symptoms involving cognition). This new series will be useful for symptoms and signs as a diagnose prior to the doctor establishes a definitive diagnosis. Pediatricians see children with concerns pertaining to attention or activity. You do not have enough information after the first visit for an official diagnosis; however you still need something to report. For instance: The doctor tends to a child who has an attention problem however doesn't yet meet diagnostic criteria for attention deficit disorder. Earlier, you could not report coding choices 314.00 (Attention deficit disorder; without mention of hyperactivity) or 314.01 ( with...more
Nowadays, implant surgeries are becoming very common right from teenager to elderly. We choose surgical option to ensure our full recovery. However, sometimes after surgery, we have to face several kinds of side effects and even have to gone through...more
According to our new report "Booming Medical Tourism in India", medical tourism in India has emerged as the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry, despite the global economic downturn. The domestic medical tourism industry holds huge...more
Breast augmentation also known as augmentation mammoplasty is one surgical process that helps to enhance the shape and size of the womens breast in the best possible way. There are many qualified doctors who undertake breast augmentation surgery...more
Medical transcription is one of those careers where you either hate it or love it. I have been a medical transcriptionist for a long time and still love what I do. I enjoy the continuous learning, take pride in my work and think it's absolutely...more
It is a commonly known fact that the Original Medicare plans does not cover all the medical costs you may need to pay and therefore these costs should be paid from your own pocket. Now the fact is that to some people it may sometime become a real...more
Best Medical Insurance Plan in the UK Most of us living in the United Kingdom do not have to be fluent in the insurance jargon to realize that the NHS provided by the country is not acceptable for most needs. So how can a person find...more