Low-Income State Medicaid Funding has come under the microscope for the amount of money they give to the federal government versus the amount of Medicaid funding States receive. That is partially due to the funding states receive from the government determined by a multitude of factors. Medicaid and […]

Low-Income State Medicaid Funding

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth’s role in medical care has grown exponentially, to the point where some might prefer to take care of their medical needs virtually. Doctors’ visits are being done via zoom, as well as other forms of risk assessments. While there is no substitute […]

Telehealth’s role in medical care

few Americans are aware that the federal government is covering all COVID-19 associated medical costs for those lacking insurance.
A major concern during the worldwide coronavirus crisis is the potentially life-altering medical bills that could follow hospitalization. This concern is especially present with uninsured populations, who often fall into lower-income categories already. Unfortunately, few Americans are aware that the federal government is covering all COVID-19 associated medical costs for […]

Government Covers COVID-19 Associated Medical Costs for the Uninsured

The terms Medicaid and Medicare are widely recognized, yet many Americans struggle to differentiate the two. Luckily, several resources exist to help you and your loved ones navigate the intricacies of both programs.
The terms Medicaid and Medicare are widely recognized, yet many Americans struggle to differentiate the two. Luckily, several resources exist to help you and your loved ones navigate the intricacies of both programs. Below, we have compiled brief explanations of both the Medicaid and Medicare programs to help you distinguish […]

The Differences in Medicaid and Medicare

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday at 1:59 a.m., which brings up the case for Daylight Savings Time being a permanent fixture in the United States. The clocks fall back one hour to standard time, giving us an extra hour of sleep. However, it will get darker an hour earlier. […]

The Case for Daylight Savings Time

There have been several overshadowed headlines in healthcare this past year, including price transparency, surprise billing, and telehealth.
The coronavirus crisis swept international headlines early this year and has continued to take the forefront of countless media sources through the summer and autumn months. Because of the crisis’s magnitude, several healthcare-related stories have largely been overlooked. Below are some of the overshadowed headlines in healthcare that you may […]

Overshadowed Headlines in Healthcare 2020

As case numbers spike throughout the world, coronavirus curfews are returning. On a smaller scale, the city of El Paso is implementing a curfew requiring residents to be in their homes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. The only reason one can leave their residence is for emergency purposes. “Our […]

Coronavirus Curfews are returning

Japan is preparing for the 2021 Olympics and is considering the idea of allowing international tourists back into the country next spring. The ban could be lifted as early as April, according to Travel Daily Media. According to the Japan Times, a procedure that the Japanese government has been discussing […]

Japan is preparing for the Olympics

Ambetter is over doubling the counties they cover in Texas for the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period.
Ambetter, the under 65 health insurance branch of Medicare and Medicaid provider Superior Healthplans, is doubling the counties they cover in Texas for the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period. Since 2014, Ambetter has extended its Texas coverage from just 11 counties to 138 counties in 2021. This expansion will allow […]

Ambetter Expands to 138 Texas Counties

Colorado-based health insurance company Friday Health Plans recently was approved to sell marketplace plans in Nevada, New Mexico, and across seven counties in Texas.
Colorado-based health insurance company Friday Health Plans recently was approved to sell marketplace plans in Nevada, New Mexico, and across seven counties in Texas. In these areas, Friday Health’s ACA approved individual health policies will be available in the upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Period, which spans from November 1 to […]

Friday Health Plans to Offer Plans in Texas