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back to school — Should we send our kids back to school? As the Fall semester quickly approaches many parents, teachers, and school districts are faced with the question of sending children back to school and if that choice is safe to answer yes to. Reasons NOT To Send Kids Back To School At […]

Back To School? Or Is Now Too Soon?

August 23, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged children's health / covid-19 / family health by Joe Manichia

A large group of people watches the sun set over the ocean. Thanks to their state's Medicaid expansion. — On August 4, Missouri voters approved a statewide Medicaid expansion in line with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) guidelines. Missouri is the 38th state to pass Medicaid expansion legislation. Under the ACA, individuals under the age of 65 whose family income falls below 133 percent of the Federal Poverty Line […]

Medicaid Expansion Legislation Passed in 38 States

August 22, 2020 in Health tagged health insurance basics / medicaid / open enrollment period by Macee Hall

A doctor uses Figure 1 to ask for help diagnosing a difficult case. — Rare skin conditions, phantom pain, internal disorders presenting as external symptoms: physicians are often faced with tough cases and seek diagnostic help from their peers. In the age of social media, the Figure 1 app is making it easier than ever for health care providers to share cases with one […]

Figure 1 App Helps Physicians Diagnose Difficult Cases

August 21, 2020 in Health tagged healthy body / hospitals / Technology by Macee Hall

Someone holds a saucer and mug filled with black coffee that will help her take a coffee nap to make her feel more energized. — Most people know that drinking coffee before bedtime will negatively affect the quality of their sleep. It’s no wonder, then, that the idea of drinking coffee directly before taking a short nap sounds ridiculous; however, the science behind “coffee naps” is enough to convince anyone to try it once. What […]

A Coffee Nap May Solve the Midday Slump

August 20, 2020 in Health tagged healthy habits / sleep health / Wellness by Macee Hall

A patient sitting in her car is tested for coronavirus as part of the HHS's new state testing plans. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released all state, territory, and locality COVID-19 testing plans for July through December to the general public. These plans outline all goals and procedures for COVID-19 testing per state and provide a framework to build on moving forward into the […]

COVID State Testing Plans Released by HHS

August 19, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / global health / healthcare news by Macee Hall

A doctor looks over a patient's list of pre-existing health conditions. — In an August 7 news conference held at his Bedminster, New Jersey golf club, President Trump revealed that he is actively pursuing an executive order that will require all insurance companies to cover patients with pre-existing health conditions. Under the Affordable Care Act, it is currently illegal for insurance companies […]

Pre-Existing Health Conditions Prompt New Trump Mandate

August 18, 2020 in Health tagged aca / insurance and government / insurance news / pre-existing conditions by Macee Hall

A couple looks at a medical bill in shock; they are victims of surprise billing. — In recent years, lawmakers and healthcare providers have worked towards ending surprise billing, which affects approximately one in five insured individuals throughout their lifetimes. Policymakers have spent the last few years proposing potential solutions to end surprise billing, but with coronavirus concerns still rising, hospitals have asked Congress to refrain […]

Hospitals Ask Congress to Postpone Surprise Billing Voting

August 17, 2020 in Health tagged health industry changes / healthcare news / insurance and finances / insurance news by Macee Hall

A new executive order was rolled out on August 6th from the Trump Administration, which holds the federal government to a standard of buying and giving preference to drugs and medical supplies that have been created in the U.S. rather than abroad. Due to reliance on overseas companies to develop […]

New Executive Order From President Trump Aims To Boost U.S. ...

August 16, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / Food and Drug Administration / Prescription drugs by Jadon Sennet

Short Term health insurance vs aca health insurance — Whether you are looking into purchasing health insurance for the first time or switching policies, navigating the landscape with all the changes in the last 10 years can be confusing. Two options you may have come across are short-term health insurance and ACA health insurance options, but what are the […]

Short-Term Health Insurance Vs ACA Health Insurance

August 15, 2020 in Health tagged aca / health insurance basics / short term medical plans by Joe Manichia

Countries requiring international health insurance — Several countries have begun requiring travelers to have international health insurance. Traveling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic is a risk and has added complications for American travelers. Many countries have closed their borders to Americans entirely due to the continued outbreak in the United States, but there are some regions […]

Countries Requiring International Health Insurance

August 14, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / global health / travel by Joe Manichia