There has been a lot of talk recently about student loan forgiveness—and rightfully so. It’s become a rallying cry across the country, and this week, President Biden signaled to lawmakers that he was
Hepatitis outbreak in children in US and Europe may be linked to adenovirus
Mysterious cases of serious liver damage or hepatitis in kids have been reported in a dozen countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Japan, and Canada. Health officials say there have been nearly 200
White House Says COVID Treatment Paxlovid Going Nationwide
The White House is rapidly making the COVID-19 drug Paxlovid more available, as the Biden administration puts renewed emphasis on treating COVID-19 rather than trying to prevent it. As cases rise, Whi
Request an Appointment and Get Health Insurance Today
An Open Enrollment Period is the time of year when you can enroll in private health insurance, and this year’s deadline has been extended past the original deadline of January 31st, 2022. The next key
Heart Inflammation Risk After COVID-19 Vaccine Is Real, But Rare
Several studies have found that the risk of heart inflammation after mRNA COVID-19 vaccination is real, but it’s fairly mild and extremely rare. Most studies show that adolescents and young males have
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If you’ve experienced a qualifying life event, you can apply for coverage in this Special Enrollment Period. Federal financial help can significantly lower the cost of your coverage. You may even qual
Reimagining the future of healthcare systems
Hospitals and health systems are undergoing rapid transformation. Value-based care, progressing healthcare policy, hospital staff challenges, and telehealth are disrupting the sector like never before
In Conversation: Why climate change matters for human health
The consensus among scientists is that we are in an era of global heating and extreme weather events, primarily due to the devastating effects of human action on the environment. Why are researchers c
US Health Insurance System
Healthcare in the United States is organized in a complex bureaucracy. While in the rest of the world healthcare facilities are owned mostly by governments or by private sector businesses, in the US a
How Health Insurance Works
This module takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. By the end of this module, you will be able to… …identify various costs of health insurance such as premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and