healthcare costs
Healthcare Costs Are Soaring. Is Your State Among the Hardest Hit?
Healthcare costs have been climbing steadily across the United States, but just how steep the increases are depends heavily on where you live. According to recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average American saw personal healthcare expenses rise by 20.9 percent over the last five years. In some states, however, the increase…
Read MoreHealthcare Costs: Where does your state rank?
Healthcare costs vary widely across the U.S., with some states spending nearly twice as much per person as others. A recent analysis by Steno Health, using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), ranked the states with the highest and lowest healthcare spending. But high spending doesn’t always mean…
Read MoreWill AI Transform Your Healthcare? Here’s What You Need To Know
Whether you’re already using ChatGPT to write your emails or you’re wary of artificial intelligence (AI), there’s no avoiding it. AI is permeating every aspect of modern life, including healthcare. But what does AI mean for you? Here are some key things to know about AI in healthcare. What is AI? Artificial intelligence (AI) refers…
Read MoreAfraid Of Surprise Medical Bills? Here’s How To Avoid Them
Surprise medical bills are all too common, even with new rules designed to prevent them. Get tips on how to get your promise of coverage in writing to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Read MoreWhen Is the “Best Doctor” Not the Best Doctor?
Choosing the best doctor is a personal choice. Avoid basing your choices on other people’s experiences or on slick marketing that may not be relevant to you.
Read MoreHow To Spot Medical Gaslighting And Overcome It
When a doctor dismisses your health concerns or ignores your symptoms, it may be medical gaslighting. But listening to your instincts can save your life.
Read MoreHow To Manage Covid-19 Medical Bills
If you get Covid-19, medical bills may be the last thing on your mind. But if you need treatment, be prepared for your Covid-19 costs.
Read MoreIs Your Doctor Listening? How to Get the Healthcare Answers You Need
It can be hard to get healthcare answers, especially when you don’t feel heard. Having an advocate by your side can make all the difference.
Read MoreHow to Make Good Medical Decisions Under Pressure
Making medical decisions under pressure can be stressful. It’s important to slow things down, assess your options, and ask for help so that you can make the best possible decisions.
Read MoreIf You’ve Delayed Medical Care, It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Health
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us delayed medical care. If you’ve delayed seeing your doctor, don’t wait any longer to take care of your health. Early on in the pandemic, it was often hard to get non-urgent medical care. Medical offices were overloaded. And many patients feared Covid-19 exposure. Lots of people neglected their…
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