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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia Launches Initiative to Curb Avoidable Emergency Room Visits

Virginia's largest health insurer leverages technology to educate members

 RICHMOND, Va., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when health care costs continue to rise and hospitals are advertising emergency room availability, it is becoming more important to educate consumers on how to best access ER alternatives and receive the same care with less out-of-pocket cost. If a primary care physician isn't available, retail health clinics, walk-in doctor offices and urgent care centers can take less time and cost about the same as a regular doctor visit.

Study Suggests Ways to Ease Effects of Primary Care Doctor Shortage

A national shortage of primary care doctors plus a growing population of older adults, many with chronic diseases, is leading in some areas such as western Massachusetts to longer wait times to see a doctor and is reducing patients’ chances of seeing their own physician, experts say. These problems can lead to "fragmented" care, worsen health outcomes and overtax emergency rooms.

The Best Health Insurance Options for the Self-employed

Having affordable health insurance is a growing concern for many independent business owners. Find out what options and resources you can access to obtain the best health care coverage for the lowest cost.

Health insurance has become a growing cost for many small business owners. Take a look at these numbers:

Individual Health Insurance

The subject of individual insurance plans has been in the news a lot lately. Employers are finding individual coverage to be expensive and benefits are decreasing. This does not mean you cannot find individual insurance plans at reasonable prices. Knowing where to look can make all the difference. Insurance companies are constantly comming out with new health plans and increase premium for their old plance. Staying as proactive consumer can save you from canceling your coverage.

CNN: 5 key things to remember about health care reform

By Sabriya Rice, CNN
March 25, 2010 8:55 a.m. EDT (CNN) -- What? Really? You don't understand the new health care reform legislation? You find yourself confused? If you haven't mastered the minutiae on all 2,309 pages of the health care reform bill signed earlier this week by President Obama, there's nothing wrong with you -- even experts are having a hard time getting a grip on all the details.
 

How to get health insurance quotes and compare plans online video

This is the series of our videos designed to assist you in getting and comparing health insurance quotes. If you have any comments or suggestions you are welcome to use contact us form.

California to Consider Pricing Transparency Bill

California State Senator Ellen Corbett has introduced a bill that would prevent hospitals and health insurers from using non-disclosure agreements when negotiating prices, which would effectively force hospitals to release negotiated prices to the public. Supporters of the bill say that improved price transparency could help consumers shop for care more thoughtfully while weighing both quality and cost.

California Proposes Out-of-Network Billing Change

California's Department of Managed Health Care has proposed rules that would prevent physicians from billing patients for additional charges beyond the costs of in-network care covered by insurance. Typically, billing disputes arise when patients go to in-network hospitals or emergency rooms for treatment but are inadvertently treated by an out-of-network physician who has not accepted the HMO's negotiated price. Physicians, in a process called balanced billing, can then directly bill the patient for the difference between the two fees.

Have questions reagarding health insurnace plans?

Use our "Ask a Question" feature to ask us any healthcare questions you have. We are constantly adding you content to health you choose the health insurance plan. In our shop by State section you will notice that every state has different health insurance companies and each one of those companies offer different plans that are based on the laws ans regulations of that state. We have partnered up with eHealthInsurance to offer you largest health insurance plan selection on the internet.

How to Find and Understand Health Insurance

After reading this article you will become health insurance expert. You will be able to teach your broker about health insurance. Health insurance is simpler to understand than you think. There are only about three most important things to know about health insurance. The most important thing is the one that is over looked the most.

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