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Dr. Lindsey Hay Joins Boone County Family Medicine

BOONE, Iowa—The new member to the medical staff at Boone County Family Medicine has now begun her practice. The Boone County Hospital wants people to welcome J. Lindsey Hay, M.D., to the Boon…

Why taking an ambulance is so expensive in the United States

It's an open secret in America that calling for an ambulance can be a financial gamble due to the likelihood of receiving a surprise bill. That's because there's no way for patients to know how much an ambulance will cost before they get inside the vehicle. Here's why ambulances are so expensive in the United States and what can be done to change it.

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

What To Look Out For When Signing A Lease

Renting that first apartment can jam you up if you don’t know what to ask for.

Why the flight to the hospital is more costly than ever

Study finds 60 percent surge in air ambulance prices over the last four years

Health Insurance 101

In this episode we’ll take a look at what health insurance is, the different types of insurance available and some tips for picking the kind that’s right for our needs. With 30 years of experience in the health insurance industry Dorane helps us answer many of the common and confusing questions abou

10 Horrifying Things Doctors Don't Tell You

As a modern culture, we tend to put our faith wholeheartedly in doctors. They're the experts, and more often than not we take their advice without question

Health Insurance Companies: 5 Things to Look For

It's a simple fact that even some very good health insurance companies lack a few of the following 5 things. Be a discriminating health insurance buyer and make sure that the health insurance company that you choose receives a passing grade.

Is It Time To Consider Suing Your Health Insurance Company?

Your health insurance company is supposed to be there for you when you're sick. But as we all know, insurance is a business and in order for your insurer to

When Can You Sue Your Health Insurance Company?

Your health insurance company is supposed to help you when you are sick, so why would you want to sue them? Unfortunately, insurance is a business and in order for your insurer to manage costs and make a profit, it...

Is Your Health Insurance Company Tracking Your Diet and Exercise Habits?

A health insurance company is considering using similar tracking concepts to the auto coverage industry. Vitality Health believes that its policyholders

14 Secrets Every Health Insurance Company Knows (And You Should, Too)

Before you invest in health insurance, make sure you know just as much as they do.

Don't let your health insurance company cut your benefits on a whim

If you have commercial health coverage in Illinois, the plan you signed up for may not be the plan you ultimately receive.

Your Health Insurance Company Probably Knows More About You Than You Realize

Health insurers are interested in your data, according to a recent ProPublica report, and they may be using it to raise rates or to discriminate against groups of people—but it’s hard to know, since companies got squirrelly when asked exactly what they’re doing with the data they collect.

Little-Known Health Insurance Perks

Health insurance companies are realizing that the healthier you are, the fewer medical expenses you are likely to have so many have begun to offer services and programs that will help you maintain or improve your health.

Tonight at 10: Does your health insurance company have your back?

If you were diagnosed with a serious illness that required a potentially life-changing surgery, would your health insurance company have your back?

No Health Insurance? No Problem

No Health Insurance? No Problem<br>Bridging the Gap...

What to Know About Changing Health Insurance Companies

Divorce and Health Insurance Benefits

Divorce has a significant effect upon the availability of health insurance benefits. Find out how to maximize the health insurance benefits available to you after divorce.