Category Archives: Health

HIPAA Compliance Issues

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) includes a number of strict requirements designed to protect patient privacy, as well as rules to assist health providers in complying with national guidelines for electronic health care communications and … Continue reading

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Young Adults and ER Costs

New research finds that young adults are being shielded from ER costs because of PPACA. (Jason Redmond/Associated Press/file) A popular and key aspect of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that allows young adults up to age 26 to … Continue reading

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Top Websites to Help Manage Your Money

Take control of your finances with these budgeting and credit sites, tax software, health care tools and more. As part of our annual list of the best personal finance products and services, we picked the top money-management tools, from sites … Continue reading

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It’s called Balance, Grasshopper!

There is no magic to having success. Anyone who says otherwise is delusional. Very few of us will ever win the lottery or be the heir to some huge inheritance so consistent hard work is what we have to commit … Continue reading

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Healthcare Move is on!

‘The Healthcare Movie” documents the decades-long battle in Canada for universal, single-payer health coverage and compares its system with the American system. It’s eye-opening. If you haven’t seen it, you should. Universal health care is a huge moral issue. Every … Continue reading

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Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Rates for Life Insurance

Many Smokers who are trying to get Life Insurance have no idea what the difference in the Rates will cost them just because they smoke. Look at the difference between Non-Smoker and Smoker Rates! Amount of Coverage….$100,000 Gender……………………….Male Age……………………60 State … Continue reading

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Magnesium Stops Heart Disease

Every 40 seconds. That’s how often someone dies from heart disease — the nation’s No. 1 killer — which claims the lives of nearly 600,000 Americans every year. But what if you could greatly lower your risk of suffering a … Continue reading

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Are you exercising TOO much ?

Is there a limit to the benefits of exercise? Two studies suggest that, for certain people, keeping to a moderate physical activity regimen may be best for heart health. One study found that a schedule of intense workouts actually boosted … Continue reading

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Do Electric Cars Cause Cancer?

Electric cars have become more common on America’s highways, and along with their rise in popularity came an increase in concerns that the cars, which emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs), could increase the risk of several health hazards, including cancer. EMFs … Continue reading

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Bloomberg says Obama budget raises taxes

(Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama’s proposed 2015 budget would increase taxes by $1.4 trillion over the next decade compared with current law, the budget agency said. In a fresh analysis of the White House budget plan for the fiscal year … Continue reading

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