The dog ate the heart of the grandparent who was rushed to a hospital after her pet dog ate her grandma’s chest and died.The family of the dog has said it was just a “bit of fun” and that it was “taken out of context” by a friend of the family.The dog, named Gizmo, has […]
The dean of the medical school at the University of Southern California said she is concerned that students at USC are being treated as criminals for not attending medical school.Fidelis Health Care dean Laura Smith told The Huffington Page that she is “deeply concerned” by the growing problem of USC students not attending school and […]
The following is the article that is part of our series of articles on how to keep divine health networks alive.Read more about the series: What You Need to Know About the Divine Health Networks article The Divine Health Network is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a vibrant, global health network for the […]
On the first day of the Trump administration, the federal government is expected to take the first step toward creating a new medical insurance program.The program, called Medicare for All, would be an incremental step toward providing universal health care to all Americans.Health care advocates say it could provide coverage for everyone, not just the […]
A lot of things happen in your life.Things you don’t think you have control over, like your health, or your family, or even the weather.But if you have a chronic illness, there’s an urgent need to get a diagnosis, treatment, and when you can get there.There are doctors and clinics in West Chicago.And for the […]
Health care billing has gotten a bad rap in the last decade as a major expense for patients and employers alike.But if you’re not a health care professional, there’s still a lot you can do to save on the costs of your health care.Health care providers can also charge you less if you pay with […]
When you’re a newlyweds or a single parent, your health insurance coverage can be hard to come by.In addition to the basics like maternity care and prescription drug coverage, you might be left with a high deductible or copayment if you have a high risk of becoming a victim of domestic violence.That means you may […]
Health care proxy companies like HMOs, COBRA, and the COBAR are all under investigation for selling fake health insurance products.The investigation is centered on a fake health plan that was sold by the Colorado Springs-based Healthcare Proxy.The company claims to provide an alternative to the Obamacare program, called Health Insurance Exchanges.Health Insurance Proxy is one […]
On this week’s episode of The Agenda, the hosts talk to Dr. Andrew Bickford, co-author of the book, The Quest for the Perfect Medical Tourism: The Journey to the Perfect Health Care System.Dr. Bickfords first visit to Canada was to the United States where he spent four months teaching English at a small medical college.He […]
The new Republican healthcare plan aims to replace Obamacare’s “individual mandate” with a system of government-sponsored insurance.The Senate GOP plan would eliminate the requirement that people have health insurance or pay a fine, allowing more people to buy plans without paying a tax.The Congressional Budget Office estimates that it would cost an estimated $1.6 trillion […]
