How to Improve Your Mental Health Through Self-Care
Mental illness is a global crisis, with an estimated 30% worldwide suffering, and over two thirds not getting the critical help needed. And, if the untreated disease isn’t enough of a burden, patients are faced with the crippling stigma that is attached to mental...
Do E-Cigarettes Cause Cancer?
Last summer, in the follow up season to the hit HBO show True Detective, Rachel McAdam’s character, Ani Bezzerides, was often seen smoking a e-cigarette. As she slowly puffed the smokeless pen and slowly exhaled the vapor, it was clear to the viewer that she was a new...
Anatomy of a Healthcare Villain: Why the Story of Martin Shkreli Matters
On Thursday, December 17th, 2015, Martin Shkreli was arrested for fraud by the FBI on a cool winter morning at his Manhattan apartment. The arrest capped a tumultuous year for the 32 year-old pharmaceutical CEO. Martin Shkreli , known as the “Pharma Bad-Boy” earned...
Infographic: The History of the Affordable Care Act
The history of the Affordable Care Act did not come from a smoothly paved road. The bill was met with many roadblocks and staunch opponents. It took years of backroom negotiations, sacrifices, and amendments before it ever became law. The Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
What Are the Implications for Obamacare if a Republican is Elected?
The Affordable Care Act is commonly referred to as Obamacare. The name was conceived by Republicans who opposed the bill, rather than out of fondness for the bill. Despite being signed into law in 2010, the Affordable Care Act has had its fair share of opposition. To...
The Most Popular Workout Trends for 2016
As you wake up on Sunday morning, ready to start your day with a hot cup of coffee, you notice something unpleasant. Your pants don’t fit as well as they used to. It takes a deep breath to get your pants buttoned. Even buttoned, there’s not much give in the waistline...
How to Choose the Correct Medical Group or IPA
Healthcare is dominated by decisions. Decisions to choosing the right healthcare plan, the right primary care physicians, the right insurance carrier, and more. Each decision is important; one decision can impact your options for others. For example, which insurance...
How to Best Compare Your Options for Health Insurance?
If you’re in the market for a new credit card, you’ll be met with an abundance of options. Websites have helpful shopping comparison features that allow buyers to line up different credit cards and compare the different offers. Shopping for health insurance is a...
What You Need to Know About Covered California
The December 15th deadline for health insurance to go into effect January 1st is just around the corner. If you are one the many last minute shoppers for health insurance and still need help, have no fear. Here’s a brief overview of Covered California and what you...
What to Look for When Picking Your Primary Care Physician
In your journey for better health, your primary care physician (PCP) is your best ally. Your PCP is your go-to resource for any non-emergency, health related ailment. Annual check ups, sore throats, injured knee, these are all things that you’d first consult with your...
Health Insurance Carriers Offered by Covered California
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s marketplace is currently live. If you’re in need of health insurance, be sure to enroll by December 15 to be covered by January 1, 2016. Covered California offers twelve different health insurance carriers to choose plans...
Healthcare Trends for 2016: Increased Costs
One of the healthcare trends for 2016 is increased costs. Why will the cost of health insurance go up for many Americans?
Everything You Need to Know About Oscar Health Insurance
Covered California recently added Oscar Health Insurance to its options for California residents looking for healthcare coverage. Oscar is unlike traditional options because it’s a well-funded startup that’s looking to disrupt health insurance. They’re looking to...