MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'insurance costs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:41:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405776&cid=t_201824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fstate-of-healthcare-in-the-union%2F2011.01.27 Short and sweet. That’s how President Obama addressed healthcare reform in his State of the Union address [Tuesday] night. In less than 700 words, he outlined how he’d improve but not retreat on what’s been enacted into law. He’s willing to work on changes, he said, naming malpractice reform and reducing onerous paperwork burdens for small businesses. But, he cautioned, “What I’m not willing to do is go back to the days when insurance companies could deny someone coverage because of a pre-existing condition.” President Obama had invited two real people to his address to highlight the law’s successes. One is a brain cancer survivor who can access health insurance through high-risk pools created by the law. The other is a small business owner w... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405776 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4405776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3872552&cid=t_201824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpatients-are-avoiding-healthcare-because-of-costs%2F2010.08.16 One in five Americans didn’t seek medical care for a recent illness or injury, often because of the cost, according to a survey of adults polled by a healthcare consulting firm, and the number of people who saw a doctor fell as well. Four out of 10 adults said the cost was the main reason not to seek care, a trend that be driven by unemployment and health insurance costs, said a survey by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. They surveyed more than 4,000 adults. Also, 79 percent of respondents sought medical attention from a doctor or other health care professional in 2010, down from 85 percent in 2009. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3872552 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3872552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511515&cid=t_201824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbreast-cancer-scare-insurer-tries-to-break-up-with-patients%2F Kathleen Sebelius Add this to the list of offenses we’ve seen from the insurance industry: Recently, the insurer Wellpoint was caught canceling the policies of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and other conditions, according to a Reuters investigation. And Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius isn’t too happy about it. She’s called on the nation’s largest insurer to stop, reminding them in a letter that the practice will soon be outlawed because of recent health care reforms. The Reuters article alleges that Wellpoint was using a computer system to target patients who had been recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The insurer denies the charges, saying it uses the system only to find conditions patients would have known about when they app... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511515 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:11:43 +0100 3511515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194864&cid=t_201824_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F18%2Fits-possible-to-nurture-yourself-and-mother-nature%2F Midweek Mental Greening Last week, I told you about a Boston Globe article that discussed the negative mental health effects global warming is having on some people, and promised you some tips on how to deal with those kinds of effects – whether the issue is global warming, poverty, animal rights or any other matter that has you upset. Check them out below. Take action and get involved. As I mentioned last week, sitting around and twiddling my thumbs has never been my thing. One of the best ways you can ensure something is being done is to do something. Whether it’s as easy as making sure your signature is on the petitions for causes you believe in or as involved as organizing a local chapter of your favorite nonprofit. You’ll feel better about yourself and the problem or issue ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194864 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:19:44 +0100 2194864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160611&cid=t_201824_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FXIDKD6ZxPGQ%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(320,320,576631,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Diabetics often deal with one insurance headache after another. (Sad but true.) But I just found out that United Healthcare is offering a new plan for those who have or are at risk for getting Type 2 diabetes. According to Smart Brief, “Participants receive health coaching, free diabetes drugs and supplies, and reduced co-pays for doctor visits to help them control their blood sugar levels.” Now this MAKES SENSE. It always chapped me how insurance companies basically make it more difficult for diabetics to get strips, test blood, and work to prevent complications. That never made sense to me. Hopefully other insurance companies will f... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160611 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:17:11 +0100 2160611