Yearly Archives: 2020



On September 24, President Trump announced the America First Healthcare Plan.
On September 24, President Trump hosted an event at the Duke Energy Hangar in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he introduced the new  America First Healthcare Plan. This plan is an executive order which will act as the Affordable Care Act’s replacement should the Supreme Court decide the ACA is unconstitutional […]

America First: What you need to know about the POTUS’ ...


restaurants igloos
The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial takeout only rules were incredibly damaging, and the continuing capacity restrictions continue to impact profits. Some restaurants have turned to unique solutions such as restaurant patio igloos to keep outdoor seating […]

Restaurant Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining




pre-existing condition
Before the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010 health coverage was frequently difficult or impossible to acquire for patients with pre-existing medical conditions. With the potential repeal on the horizon, what would happen to patients who have suffered from COVID-19? Would COVID-19 become a pre-existing condition after the ACA […]

COVID-19 Becoming A Pre-existing Condition Post ACA


While following CDC and local law enforcement guidelines, families can still celebrate some of the best parts of Halloween in the age of COVID.
After a stressful spring and summer, the world is looking towards a fall full of fun family events, but coronavirus will undoubtedly require some adaptation during the upcoming holiday season. Just because the holidays may look different this year, you can still make amazing memories. While following CDC and local […]

Halloween in the Age of COVID



recent research from Uppsala University’s Dr. Karl Michaëlsson shows that eating a healthy diet, specifically the Mediterranean diet, can reduce an individual’s risk of heart disease even more than losing weight can.
Each year, one in four deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is a plethora of information online about preventing heart disease and related conditions, but recent research from Uppsala University’s Dr. Karl Michaëlsson shows that […]

Preventing Heart Disease: A healthy diet is more important than ...


anxiety phones
People talk about feeling anxious when losing or forgetting their cell phones so much so that there’s now a word for the phenomenon: nomophobia. This term, coined about ten years ago, is used to describe the phenomenon of experiencing anxiety, distress, or general discomfort from not having your phone with […]

Anxiety When Leaving Phones Behind


400,000 Texans are protected due to SWHP's acquisition of FirstCare Health Plans.
On October 23, 2018, Baylor Scott and White’s Scott and White Health Plan (SWHP) announced their acquisition of FirstCare Health Plans. The two merged shortly after, on January 1, 2019, with hopes of helping Texans receive better quality care from a wider network of providers. The two organizations are currently […]

What SWHP’s Acquisition of FirstCare Means for Texans