As the Affordable Coverage Act (ACA) is transforming the nation's health care system from top to bottom, consumers are raising a wide variety of questions.
For example, many college-age students, and their parents, might be wondering how these re...
A hospital stay for surgery and/or illness can be stressful and daunting. But once you’ve made it through all the poking and prodding, and you are deemed ready to go home, will you be prepared? Getting ready for the transition from the hospital to ho...
When you arrive at the hospital, you expect excellent care from your medical team. After all, highly trained doctors and life saving equipment surround you. According to the Institute of Medicine, what you might not be aware of is that as many as 98,...
Health insurance costs and medical debt statistics continue to shock the general public, and with statistics such as the following, it's no wonder. The Commonwealth Fund, a healthcare action nonprofit group, reported in August of 2009 that health ins...
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, mandates that most Americans purchase health insurance. Because the coverage can be expensive, some families and individuals choose to join a medical cost sharing group. Discover the benefits and risk...