Health & Wellness
Benefits A-Z: Preventative Health Care
The development and passage of the Affordable Care Act brought the topic of Minimum Essential Care (MEC) into the spotlight. Any major medical health insurance plan or qualified health plan not meeting these minimum essential coverage standards were not allowed to be sold on the state and federal healthcare exchanges, […]
Physical Therapy: It’s for more than just athletes
That shooting pain in your lower back or knee hasn’t gone away like you thought it would. Maybe that accident the other day was worse than you originally assumed. You dread the potential diagnosis and treatments but you go to the doctor anyway. To your surprise, the doctor decides your […]
4 Ways to Help Lower Prescription Costs Without Insurance
It is no secret that prescription drugs are becoming more and more expensive. Most of these prices are determined by a complex system where a drug manufacturer first sets a list price, then pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) negotiate prices. The primary function of the PBM is to negotiate a smaller […]
Skin Cancer: Signs and Prevention
Exposure to the sun’s rays can cause damage to your skin both in the short and long term. Sun damage can cause premature aging, freckles, and has been linked to skin cancer. Therefore, it is important to always take care of your skin and protect it. Did you know that […]
Allergies or Worse?
You’re sniffling, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and your throat is on fire. Do you have the flu? Or is it just a bad case of the allergies? It can be hard to tell especially in the late winter and early spring when the pollen count is high. The flu, the common […]
