Yearly Archives: 2019

Study suggests link between blood pressure and dementia.
Lowering blood pressure may help reduce risk of dementia. New results from a long-term study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests possible link between blood pressure and dementia. The longitudinal study followed 4,700 Americans for 24 years. Researchers tracked participants’ blood pressure levels at different ages throughout […]

Study Suggests Link Between Blood Pressure and Dementia

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Employers and employees might be in for a change when it comes to Health insurance starting in 2020. According to the Natlawreview, beginning in 2020, subject to the satisfaction of several requirements, employers may offer employer payment plans as an alternative to traditional group health insurance plans.  With the final […]

Group Health Plan Alternative: Reimbursing Health Insurance Premiums

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healthcare
In recent years, the cost of healthcare has risen astronomically. Americans are having to deal with high and unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Consequently, this past June, Congress found some common ground and decided it’s time to deal with the issue at hand. “Obviously, we will continue to have significant disagreements on…Obamacare. […]

Can Congress Manage to Lower the Cost of Healthcare?

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It’s well known that technology has completely changed our world. Fifty years ago, would anyone have been able to imagine virtual doctor’s office appointments? It’s amazing that we have reached that point in time. This concept is referred to as telehealth. Telehealth provides a way to make healthcare easier for […]

Telehealth: Should You Consider It?

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changes in health plans
With the 2019-2020 Annual Enrollment Period closing in, you should be hearing from your insurance agent. With this call, you might hear good news regarding your plan–lower prices or even more benefits. This call might also inform you of rising prices or even the opt-out of your favorite primary care […]

Changing Health Plans? Ask THESE Questions To Your Agent During ...

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