Health Incentives for Employees

health incentives for employees

Many of us need a little motivation to practice healthy habits. Whether it's a gym buddy to work out with, a dieting partner to shed the pounds with, or a concerned loved one to nag us into getting that checkup, a gentle push can be a powerful ... Read More...

Study Looks at Health Insurance and Health Outcomes

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Does not having health insurance make people more proactive about safeguarding their health and practicing healthy habits? Do people with health insurance take more chances with their health because they know they will have access to treatment? Or is ... Read More...

Out of Pocket Doctors – What’s the Advantage to Patients?

Out of pocket doctors

With the healthcare situation in this country about to undergo a major overhaul, it's clear that the system's been broken for quite some time. But it's not just patients who are dissatisfied with the insurance companies, it's also the doctors. As a ... Read More...

Health Insurance Exchanges: What You Need to Know

Health insurance exchanges are how we'll purchase insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

Most people know by now that, with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, every American who is not insured by their employer will be required to purchase health insurance. If you're part of this group, you may be wondering about the logistics of ... Read More...

Health Insurance 101: The Main Plan Types and How They Differ

Understanding the different health plan types doesn't have to be as hard as trying to read your doctor's handwriting.

For most people, the first criterion for choosing a doctor is finding one who will accept your health insurance - an understandable requirement since having the best doctor in the world won't matter if you can't afford his/her care. But to many of ... Read More...

Dr. Manoj Jain Shares Thoughts on Health Care Reform

By Dr. Manoj Jain I don't want to discuss the polarizing politics of the health care reform bill, which is now a law. Rather, I want to answer one fundamental question that my patients and my peers have asked me. "What's in it?" First -- think ... Read More...

Money Magazine Names Vitals.com One of 20 Best Money Web Sites

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Vitals.com, a leading patient resource site, was chosen by Money Magazine as one of the 20 Best Money Web Sites.  Vitals.com was noted for having a comprehensive physician-rating site that can show you only doctors who are covered by your health ... Read More...