Archive for September, 2011
Britons suffering mid-life health crisis
Middle aged Britons are suffering a mid-life health crisis, according to new research from health insurer Bupa. Those aged 45-54 are more likely to smoke, be obese and suffer depression compared to others of their age around the world. The international Bupa Health Pulse study found that late middle age was the toughest time for [...]
International Travel Insurance by Indian Insurers
Travelling can be one of the favourite pastimes for many people. Those who are used to visiting foreign countries will not make mistakes in their travel planner. They will be aware where to stay, what type of food to choose, hoe to manage time while visiting a foreign countries. Those who are visiting foreign countries [...]
Feds commit $1 billion to reduce patient complications and injuries
One in 20 patients is affected by an infection related to hospital care on any given day, according to the Obama Administration. In addition, the government pays more than $30 billion a year to treat Medicare beneficiaries who have been the victim of medical errors or complications. On average, one in seven Medicare beneficiaries is [...]
Bill To Regulate California’s Health-Insurance Rates Stalls
Legislation that aims to allow California regulators to reject increases in health-insurance rates seen as excessive has been shelved for now due to poor prospects for clearing the state Senate. The bill had passed the California State Assembly in June, but Assembly Member Mike Feuer–a bill co-author and Los Angeles Democrat–said the bill faced longer [...]
Employer-Based Health Insurance May See Some Relief
Anyone who has employer-based health insurance knows that costs have been rising significantly over the past decade. As health care costs rise, so do health insurance premiums and employers can only take so much of the hit. They experience higher costs, therefore they cannot afford to pay for as much as they used to for [...]