In this column, I have stressed repeatedly that what drives health insurance premiums is primarily health care costs! The ACA (Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare) attempted to address this issue by encouraging participation in ACO’s (Accountable Care Organization). Medicare defines… Continue Reading
Children are among society’s most vulnerable populations. Luckily, children in the North State now have a new champion with Dr. Priyanka Nanjireddy. She is one of our newest pediatricians, dedicated to keeping kids healthy. She has a Doctor of Medicine… Continue Reading
As of this writing, the first order of business was for President Trump to sign an Executive Order expressing his intentions to repeal the ACA (Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare). This is a simple order that starts with the summary… Continue Reading
There is so much going on in our field right now, it’s difficult to know where to start. For now, we need to address the most pressing deadlines which are for individual coverage. This means coverage that is not provided… Continue Reading
Patients who are experiencing worn hip and knee joints, especially those who are more mature, now have an orthopedic surgeon to help them find the best treatment. Dr. Michael Manning specializes in hip and knee arthroscopy, and works with patients… Continue Reading
If you’re a patient in the North State area, cancer is one of the most terrifying diagnoses you can receive. If you receive such a diagnosis, there is a new physician to offer advanced treatment and hope. Dr. Dyanesh Ravindran,… Continue Reading
If you went into Kmart (Costco, Target… pick your favorite retailer) filled up your cart and were expected to pay whatever was charged, would you do so? No! Yet, we do it in health care every day. I recently saw… Continue Reading
As the saying goes, “Nothing is so constant as change”. We are likely going to face major changes in the health insurance industry once again. If the President Elect’s campaign promises are to be met, then the ACA (Affordable Care… Continue Reading
For several years north state small business owners have been unable to take advantage of the Small Business Tax Credit established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) for employee benefits. This has been due to the fact there… Continue Reading
September is Healthy Aging Month and a great time to get started on better health practices. Did you know that in the United States, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men; regardless of ethnicity or… Continue Reading
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