Pharmacy compounding is an established tradition which allows a physician to prescribe a very specific medication, prepared by a pharmacist, for a patient's individual needs. Learn about the work of a compounding pharmacist.
In the arguments about U.S. health care reform, you'll often hear a country held up as the worst or best example of what health care can be. What is health care like around the globe? See more »
If you've been watching the news, you've seen angry protesters, town hall free-for-alls and red-faced pundits -- all irate over the issue of health care reform. A lot of the hullabaloo is about "facts" that are just plain myths. See more »
Medical professionals in the United States have some of the most advanced diagnostic equipment in the world, but when it comes to keeping track of patients' medical histories, we still rely primarily on pen and paper. Why should we switch? See more »
Some of the most pervasive rumors during the debates over health care reform involved people over the age of 65. But as it turns out, many of the Affordable Care Act's provisions are something for seniors to be excited about. See more »
You just got a new job. You go in on your first day, get your ID badge and fill out all of your paperwork. You start work immediately, but your insurance doesn't start working for you for another 30 days. Why do you have to wait? See more »
The whole point of having insurance is to protect yourself in case of an emergency, but you don't want to pay for coverage you don't need. If this sounds familiar, a catastrophic insurance policy might be right for you. See more »
Coinsurance is used in several different types of insurance, from property to health. The basic concept is that you and your insurance company share the risks. See more »
Most Americans are covered by their employer's group health insurance. But what happens if you lose your job? COBRA health insurance allows people to continue their coverage -- on their own dime. See more »
As health care costs continue to rise, subscribers are finding that their benefits are being trimmed while their co-pays and deductibles are increasing. So it’s more important than ever to learn how to get the most out of your health care coverage. See more »
Elective procedures can be as simple as Botox injections or as complicated as angioplasty or infertility treatments. But regardless, they're going to cost you, not your insurance company. See more »
