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Kelsey National has compiled an extensive library of articles pertaining to many facets of the insurance industry. These articles are updated frequently and we have chosen a number of articles that we feel would be very beneficial reading. Please visit this section regularly to find out about both basic insurance information and the latest insurance trends.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans Unveil Blue Health Intelligence; Resource Will Enhance Knowledge Sharing
CHICAGO - Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans announced today the creation of Blue Health Intelligence (BHI), a unique resource that will help to improve healthcare quality through opportunities to share critical health information initially with employers, and in the future, with consumers and providers.
>> Read Full Article Medicare drug-plan cost stable
Seniors and some disabled Americans who enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans this year probably will pay the same amount for equivalent benefits next year.
The average monthly premium nationwide in 2007 for drug coverage known as Medicare Part D will be $24 -- the same amount the average enrollee is paying this year, the federal government announced Tuesday. When the optional drug coverage first became available in January, government officials expected the average monthly premium to be $32. >> Read Full Article Top Five Medical Tests for Men
I asked my family physician, Dr. George Shannon. He’s been in family practice in Columbus for almost 20 years. He has served as president of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, as well as past chairman of the board of the Academy.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, coronary heart disease is the number one killer of American men. Consequently, Dr. Shannon says a blood test for cholesterol is a good place to start. He says there are numerous health fairs in the area that will screen you for cholesterol. Shannon cautions against looking just at cholesterol because there are different types. >> Read Full Article Five Medical Tests Every Woman Should Have
Your family history plays an important role in determining your health. OB/GYN Specialist Dr. Sylvester McRae has been treating women for 24 years. He's seen breast cancer in a 24 year old and colon cancer in a 27 year old. That's why it's important to talk with your family about health issues. Then your doctor can steer you in the right direction when it comes to preventative measures such as tests and screenings.
Dr. McRae says every woman should have an annual pap smear. There are an estimated 15-thousand new cases each year of cervical cancer according to the American Cancer Society. >> Read Full Article HSA's to dominate small business marketplace
They say President Bush's proposal to expand tax breaks for HSAs would accelerate a trend as small businesses look for relief from years of double-digit premium hikes for traditional insurance.
HSAs are tax-free accounts individuals can use to pay for routine medical expenses. They must be combined with a high-deductible health insurance policy. Unused money in HSAs can be rolled over from year to year. Employers can contribute to their employees' HSAs, and many small businesses are replacing conventional insurance with high-deductible plans coupled with HSAs. >> Read Full Article New device advances heart care
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The pictures are incredibly sharp and lifelike – and show a human heart in all its complicated detail. Yet the process is faster than getting a studio photo.
West Virginia University Hospitals’ new 64-slice CT scanner greatly enhances the diagnosis and characterization of diseases of the cardiovascular system, especially coronary artery disease. The reduced scan times - usually five to 13 seconds -- make the process easier for patients. The machine takes up to 200 pictures per second, which are then processed in a computer to generate 3-D images that can be viewed from any angle. >> Read Full Article |
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