How much does it cost to have a baby in Sacramento, have knee surgery, MRI or simple office visit. The Anthem Blue Cross cost comparison tool may help pinpoint some answers.
Archives for April 2012
Damaging Disclosures About Healthcare Reform?
The disclosures that Grace Marie Turner writes about are not damaging at all. In my opinion, it is a sign that our government is working in a manner to address unforeseen consequences of any legislation.
Healthcare Reform Will Increase Productivity For U.S. Businesses
A 2005 study by the Commonwealth Fund showed that, “[L]abor time lost due to health reasons represents lost economic output totaling $260 billion per year.”
Emergency Rooms: The New Debt Collection Office
Can you really blame the hospitals for being aggressive about collecting debt? Even non-profit hospitals need money to pay the bills.
Just What Is A Small Group Health Insurance Plan?
In California you can get a small group health insurance plan if you have a minimum of 2 employees working full time in either a business or non-profit organization.
California Autism Coverage To Begin July, 1, 2012
SB946: This bill requires that all health plans and policies provide coverage for behavioral health treatment for pervasive developmental disorder, applied behavioral analysis (ABA) or autism.
UC Davis Picnic Day 2012 Collage of Pictures and Videos
The parade is a reflection of community spirit and campus pride bundled up with some marching bands and fire trucks. But as usual, the whole Picnic Day atmosphere is pretty family friendly.
Individual and Family Plan Health Insurance Comparisons, California
Occasionally you may want to do some window shopping, see what’s available and compare prices. Feel free to get quotes for you or family from my quoting engine. I will NOT call you.
University of California: Is the dream gone?
I understand that we can’t keep college fees low forever. But when the fees increase far faster than the college fund you established for your children when they were born, you get a little depressed.
Dietary Supplements and Healthcare Reform
Is there is any support for natural remedies and dietary supplements in the Healthcare Reform provisions?