Healthcare News & Insights

How Much Does Acne Treatment Cost in 2021?

Topical acne gels and creams typically cost between $36-$336 a year; oral acne medications cost between $72.53-$1,304.09 for a normal prescription cycle and cost between $167-$2,509 for common acne procedures. There is also an additional cost for visiting the dermatologist, which on average, is around $221.

Talor Bianchini24 Aug 2021

Prescriptions

Best Types of Medications for High Blood Pressure in 2021

High blood pressure (HBP) is when the force that your blood travels through your arteries is constantly high. Prescription medications are often used as a treatment for HBP when lifestyle changes aren’t helping. There are many different classifications of medications, including beta-blockers, diuretics, and ACE inhibitors.

Talor Bianchini24 Aug 2021

Insights

How To Tell if You Have Broken a Bone?

If you have just sustained a painful injury, the severity might not always be visible. Fractures are oftentimes impossible to diagnose without imaging technology, but depending on the type of break may make the type of injury more obvious. Your level of pain and the amount of pressure you can put on the injury will help determine whether you have sprained, dislocated, or broken a bone.

Ashley Brooks02 Sep 2021

Wellness

8 Best Probiotics in 2021

After thorough research, we have decided that the best probiotic for gut health is Culturelle, and have outlined the best 8 probiotics below.

Madeline Hlobik06 Oct 2021

Insights

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?

Homeowners insurance policies sometimes cover the cost of repairs from natural disasters, including hurricanes, but others require supplemental policies to cover flood damage. Make sure to check what your policy covers before you need it because you might need to purchase a separate policy.

Alexis Bryan02 Sep 2021

Health Insurance

Will Health Insurance Premiums Rise for Unvaccinated Individuals?

Experts are considering if insurance companies have the right to raise health insurance premiums for unvaccinated individuals. This is similar to how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allows health insurance companies to charge smokers higher premiums than non-smokers. The hope is to incentivize people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, but it is unclear if this legislation will be passed.

Alexis Bryan20 Aug 2021

Insights

How To Negotiate Medical Bills & Lab Fees

If you have ever received an expensive medical bill, you may not have considered the possibility of negotiating the cost. Instead, you may have had to make tough life choices to determine how to make the payments or consider taking out a loan. Understanding what you need and who to call to negotiate your bill may lower your bill and your stress.

Ashley Brooks02 Sep 2021

COVID-19

Lambda and Delta Plus: What To Know About COVID-19 Variants

In recent news, a John Hopkins University COVID researcher described the Lambda variant as a “potential threat to human society”, and there has been widespread concern about the efficacy of vaccines against the Delta and Delta Plus variant. What do we know about these COVID-19 variants thus far?

Alexis Bryan02 Sep 2021

Sexual Health

How Much Does an OB/GYN Visit Cost Without Insurance?

Without health insurance, an OB/GYN visit costs $125 on average for an office visit that includes a pap smear and pelvic exam. If you need additional services or prescriptions though, the price of your visit can increase.

Madeline Hlobik31 Aug 2021

Insights

5 Best Disability Insurance—2021

Essentially, you will have an extra layer of financial protection. Various plans are available; however, based on our research, we have found that Guardian provides the best overall disability insurance plan.

Madeline Hlobik17 Aug 2021

Tips

The Best Health Insurance for Nomads and Full Time RVers

Some of the best options include Fixed-Benefit Insurance, Short Term Health Insurance, Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans, Internet-Based Healthcare, and Travel Health Insurance.

Gavin Oxley16 Aug 2021

Health Insurance