Why I’m not in the US health care system
I don’t have the same medical care options that the rest of the country does.I have no access to health insurance and the costs are too high.I can’t get a routine Pap test because I don,t have the funds to pay.I also don’t qualify for Medicare and the cost is too high for me to […]
How to get the most out of your Vermont health insurance
I know that my mom has been in a few healthcare cards and has had great experiences with Vermont Healthcare, so I thought I would give my mom some pointers on how to make sure she has the best healthcare experience possible when it comes to her coverage.First off, she needs to make a few […]
How to get to the hospital when you’re sick
A new study finds that more than half of all U.S. residents with chronic health conditions live in areas with no access to safe public transport, while a similar share of those with diabetes live in neighborhoods that have limited access to public transportation.The study by the nonprofit Kaiser Health News found that nearly 6 […]
How to avoid the “snowball effect” with Obamacare
The first major piece of legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act took effect on January 1, 2016, but the Republican effort to do so has failed to garner much attention outside the House of Representatives.The new health care bill, the American Health Care Act, is a departure from the health care legislation […]
Health care crisis for children in Dublin hospitals
In Dublin, children are waiting for the health care crisis to resolve, with a total of 12,000 children still waiting for admission to hospital.In the past week, the number of children admitted to hospital in Dublin has more than doubled, from 4,000 to 12,700.While this represents a significant rise, it is not the worst the […]
The Health Ministry is offering free consultations for those affected by the Zika outbreak
Health Minister Scott Brison has announced free consultations are available for people affected by a virus outbreak that has swept the country.Brison says he has received more than 2,500 calls from the public and the private sector in the last 24 hours and says the calls have been overwhelmingly positive.“It’s clear that the public wants […]
How to prevent dental problems: learn how to stop the pain
Health workers in Queensland are helping parents who are worried about the future of their childrens teeth by teaching them to prevent the decay of their teeth.Key points:Dentists in Queensland have been using a technique called microchip surgery to teach their patients to prevent decayThe procedure has been used in Australia for about a decadeBut […]
Why do doctors and nurses need to be more involved in patient care?
Medical staff, including physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers, are essential to providing care in a modern healthcare system, but many are less involved in patients’ daily lives.A report published by the University of Queensland and the Australian College of Physicians found that some doctors and health professionals are less engaged with patients than they […]
NHL players: Health care is the biggest challenge
The NHL Players Association on Wednesday issued a warning to players, executives and sponsors that the Affordable Care Act is going to require more care and more attention for the coming years.The ACA is the most comprehensive health care reform in American history, and its implementation will require sustained effort, said Robyn Baur, president and […]
How to pay for health care for seniors
Health care costs in the U.S. soared nearly 60% between 2000 and 2010, according to the government’s latest report on health care spending.That means Medicare and Medicaid spent $1.2 trillion on health insurance over that period, according the Government Accountability Office.While the number of people insured has increased over that time, it’s still a far […]
