Category: Health

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of cancer in which cancer cells grow very quickly and are trapped in the breast tissue. The condition was previously thought to be rare but recent research has revealed that around 50% of patients in the UK will develop IBC in their lifetime. Inflammatory breast […]

While consumers search for affordable health insurance, they have a price in their mind as the top priority. A general conception among the consumers is that cheap health plans should not be costly. The cheapest health plan available in the market is their target. However, this approach is not good. Sometimes, paying for a cheap […]

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that health insurance companies pay for preventive health visits. However, that term is somewhat deceptive, as consumers may feel they can visit the doctor for just a general checkup, talk about anything, and the visit will be paid 100% with no copay. In fact, some, and perhaps most, health […]

Australians already know that health coverage can provide security for individuals and families when a medical need arises. Many, however, do not know how to find the best value when comparing health insurance policies. Below are 10 tips everyone should read before shopping for private health coverage. 1. Choose the coverage that concentrates on your […]

Why are Americans so worked up about health care reform? Statements such as “don’t touch my Medicare” or “everyone should have access to state of the art health care irrespective of cost” are, in my opinion, uninformed and visceral responses that indicate a poor understanding of our health care system’s history, it’s current and future […]

The United States is facing the largest shortage of healthcare practitioners in our country’s history, compounded by an ever-increasing geriatric population. In 2005, one geriatrician existed for every 5,000 US residents over 65, and only nine of the 145 medical schools trained geriatricians. By 2020 the industry is estimated to be short 200,000 physicians and […]