The ACO looks like a hybrid between a traditional PPO and HMO plan. While the plan member has some freedom to select different doctors, there are deductible and copay incentives to sticking with service providers in the ACO.
What is an Employee Wellness Program and how can my business benefit from one?
Businesses have learned they can help slow their health insurance rate increases, increase productivity and promote happier, healthier employees with an effective wellness program.
What are Funeral Trusts and Final Expense Insurance?
Final expense insurance plans are generally whole life policies with death benefit amounts from $2,500 to $25,000 and issued between the ages of 50 – 80.
I’ve been killing my kid with Nutella
Essentially, by letting my kid eat Nutella any time he wants I have failed to protect him from foods that aren’t as healthy as they may seem.
Government Regulations and Laws Save Businesses Millions
It is difficult to argue that the regulation that all cars have seat belts and air bags combined with the law that occupants must wear seat belts has saved health insurance companies millions of dollars in claims.
How do I find the cost of outpatient medical services?
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.
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.
