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Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Facility, How to Save Money

While a dislocated shoulder or bad case of the stomach might feel like an emergency, many health policy experts are warning against going to the emergency room for treatment and suggesting a visit to an urgent care facility instead.

disabled-72211_1280In addition to potentially placing unnecessary ...

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Understanding Health Insurance Basics

Health Insurance CostsEven though the Affordable Care Act has been dominating the national news for the past five years, many Americans admit they still don’t understand basic health insurance terms – such as ‘premium’ or ‘co-pay.’

With most people receiving coverage from their employer or the governm...

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Self-Funded Insurance: Pros and Cons

Female patient getting serious diagnosis

While fairly popular among large employers, self-funded insurance hasn’t been prevalent among smaller companies.

However, the Affordable Care Act could change all that as some stipulations of Obamacare have smaller companies taking a second look at self insurance. Self-funded pl...

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Health Insurance Costs Expected to Continue Rising for Employers

Insurance agent at computerWhether it can be attributed to the Affordable Care Cat, also known as Obamacare, or not – insurance premiums are expected to continue to rise in the coming years.

In February, the federal government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services admitted as much in a released six-...

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