Author: Health InsuranceSince conservatives are scorching the paint off the walls denouncing the House and Senate health care bills, do they have an alternative? The libertarian Cato Institute advocates health savings accounts as a free market alternative. Newt Gingrich also advocates health savings accounts.Health savings accounts (HSAs) became legal in 2004, although they are limited to owners of insurance policies with high deductibles....more
Author: Health InsuranceUnitedHealthcare has acquired Health Net of the Northeast's licensed subsidiaries and obtained the rights to renew Health Net's membership in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. This means that when your employer renews your group's coverage, they may choose UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealthcare will provide you broader choice and access to quality care with one of the largest local and national networks, robust clinical...more
Author: Health InsuranceEmployees from UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, part of AmeriChoice, the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care company, have donated 1183 pairs of socks to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. Nationally, the drive collected socks in nearly 30 different locations to benefit local charities.“Our objective with this drive was to provide for one of the most basic needs for disadvantaged populations, a warm pair of socks,” said AmeriChoice President Russell Petrella, Ph.D. “Our 3,600 employees responded generously to this first Warm Socks for the Holidays drive, donating and distributing about 6,400 pairs of socks to local charities in nearly 30 cities.”AmeriChoice is UnitedHealth Group’s Medicaid managed care unit, and its nearly three million members in 25 states and the District of Columbia are among the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.The effort carried on a long tradition of AmeriChoice giving back to the communities it serves, with support for initiatives such as the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree programs, among others.“We are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve in this way and we hope these socks will...more
Author: Bette DowdellBette Dowdell I’ll let you in on a secret the Washington poobahs don’t want you to know: Congress caused the obesity epidemic. If there is, in fact, an epidemic. Poobahs tend toward overblown terms of speech, so let’s just say, if you’re fat, blame Congress.Truth be told, you probably had a hand in what happened, but...more
Author: Hunter ElliottJoint pain is something that thousands of people have to live with on a regular basis. It can make things such as moving around seem very difficult at times. But thankfully there are many things you can do which will help. All you need to do is begin following a few easy tips at home. The first thing you can do is begin eating...more
Author: Hunter ElliottDry cracked skin is a very common skin irritation that affects many people. And the worst part about it is having it around the mouth. This sort of dry skin is known as angular cheilitis. And can cause a lot of discomfort and irritation. But there actually are many things you can start doing which will help. All you need to do is begin following a few simple tips at home. The first thing you should start to do is remember to wash your face on a regular basis. Using plain old water and a bar of soap is by far the best thing for your skin. It will help naturally get rid of those unwanted oils and dirt from your pores. And that is exactly what you want because it will help prevent that dry itchy skin from coming back again. Another thing you can do which will help easily get rid of dry cracked skin is drink plenty of fluids. Water is so important for our skin. It helps keep it moisturized and hydrated which is something that will aid in getting rid of dryness. So if you no longer want to have to deal with dry cracked skin then you need to follow these tips. They will help you naturally get those fast results that you have been looking for. And the best thing of...more
Author: Dee ReyesDo you toss and turn in bed at night or wake up in the morning still feeling tired and lethargic? The cause of your sleeping problems could be your very own bedroom! It might be congested with bad energy and negative vibes. Applying...more
Author: Sutiyo NaThere is a good cliché that stays that everything happens for a reason. Leaders in every part of the planet show their stuff in order bring forth a good change to certain part of society. Inventions were brought to life by genius...more
Author: Genie SaranAny cyst can be thought of as a fluid filled sac. No one can predict if one if vulnerable to them and they can be formed anywhere in the body. In ovaries, the cyst formed is called an ovarian cyst. It is usually formed when a woman...more
Author: Rob D. HawkinsYou have changed the way you eat, opting for low saturated fat choices, and even embracing that exercise routine you swore you would never do. You feel a bit better and the scale is rewarding you for your efforts, but your...more
Author: Eddie HarveyIf you have been actively trying to lose weight, and you have not been getting the kind of results you are after, then you need to replace a losing game by trying something new and different. Despite the greatest intentions, many...more
Author: Tammara CameronAs cozy and comfortable as it can be, carpeting is also a contributor to poor indoor air. A very common health issue among people in the United States is allergies and carpets are a huge cause of this, housing dust mites, mold...more