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The Flipside of the Affordable Care Act To Make Patients Pay Upfront [VIDEO]
By Gerard Black | Apr 15, 2017 11:22 PM EDT
The Affordable Care Act has inadvertently caused a shift in how people pay for medical services. While hospitals now want to make patients pay upfront because of mounting hospital debts the under-covered are unable to pay, some primary care physicians opt to have patients pay for services like sick visits to provide better care.
Donald Trump’s American Health Care Act Prompted Women To Stock Up On Birth Control [VIDEO]
By Abbie Kraft | Mar 31, 2017 07:48 AM EDT
Women stocked up on birth control after it was announced that they can no longer get one within the next three months.
How the GOP Health Bill Affects Millennials [VIDEO]
By Mark Miller | Mar 20, 2017 07:17 AM EDT
Most millennials are worried about how the new GOP health care bill will affect their capabilities in securing health insurances.
How the Republican Health Plan Could Affect You [VIDEO]
By Mark Miller | Mar 13, 2017 06:52 AM EDT
Even with so many criticisms over the replacement for the Affordable Care Act, the rich seem to fare better with the benefits of the Republican Health Plan.
Health Care Replacement Bill Up This Week in the US
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 07, 2017 07:40 AM EST
The much-awaited bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare will be introduced by Republicans this week.
House Democrats Search for Draft Health Care Bill While Republicans Repeal Obamacare Tax Credits
By Joie M Gahum | Mar 06, 2017 07:40 AM EST
Democrats are charging House Republicans from keeping their Obamacare repeal and replacing legislation under lock and key making it unavailable to the public.
Donald Trump Says New Health Plan To Replace Obamacare
By Allen James Dinglasan | Feb 23, 2017 06:44 PM EST
In 2010, former President Barack Obama launched Affordable Care Act. But U.S. President Donald Trump said that the administration will uncover a new healthcare plan that will replace the ACA.
Trump Promises Obamacare Will Be Replaced By Health Insurance for Everyone
By Mara Tee | Jan 18, 2017 07:30 AM EST
Will Trump's new insurance act be good enough to replace Obamacare or the Affordable Care Act?
Access to Birth Control May Get Harder Under Trump Presidency
By Mara Tee | Jan 16, 2017 06:45 PM EST
Birth control may be more expensive when Donald Trump repeals the implementation of Obamacare. Women today have voiced out their concerns and are looking for alternatives that will last until the last year of his presidency.
Many Americans are not impressed with the Health Care System, Polls Find
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 29, 2016 10:39 AM EST
Many Americans have remained unimpressed with the health care system, a series of polls found.
Sanders Calls Obamacare Repeal Bill A 'Waste Of Time'
By R. Siva Kumar | Dec 03, 2015 02:23 PM EST
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders slammed the Senate, calling the proposed Obamacare repeal bill a "waste of time."
42 Million went Uninsured in 2013, Census Data Reveal
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 17, 2014 10:12 AM EDT
The United States Census Bureau revealed that 42 million Americans did not have health insurance in 2013.
Health Insurance Still not Affordable for Everyone, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Sep 09, 2014 11:41 AM EDT
A new study is reporting that health insurance is still not affordable for everyone living in the United States.
Obamacare: Breast Cancer Drugs to be Free for At-Risk Women
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 10, 2014 10:45 AM EST
Under new guidelines of the Affordable Care Act, breast cancer drugs will be free for high-risk women.
US Citizenship Increases Mammogram Rates
By Christine Hsu | Nov 05, 2013 10:11 AM EST
Having an American citizenship increases a woman's chances of having a mammogram, according to a new study. Researchers said this is particularly true for non-U.S. natives.

Did You Know?

What is Family Dentistry?

If you are shopping around for a dentist, you are probably looking for someone who takes your insurance, has a great online reputation and a good standing with the Board of Dental Examiners. However, if you have a family you might be inclined to look for separate dentists for you and your kids. You may want to consider going to a family dentist. In addition to saving you time, a family dentist’s office can keep a history of your brood’s dental records in one place. A family dentist will also be able to provide many different services, so you will not have to run around from clinic to clinic when you have a problem with your teeth. Children will be able to see their parents getting treatment in the same office in which they will be treated. You and your kids will get to know the staff and feel comfortable with them.