Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is once again helping members out with their prescription drug costs with a new generic copayment waiver program. This new version is a more revised and condensed edition of the generic copayment waiver programs that they have used in previous years.
Under this new Generic Waiver Program, copayments and [...]
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Research suggests combining Zoloft and therapy beneficial to children with anxiety disorders
Published by December 1st, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
As many as 20 percent of U.S. children and teens are found to be affected by anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric illness in children.
A recent study found that a popular antidepressant, well known as Zoloft, combined with three months of psychotherapy substantially helped children who suffered from anxiety disorders. The research [...]
Health Department recommends 2 1/2 hours of exercise weekly
Published by December 1st, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
On October 7, new exercise guidelines from the Health and Human Services Department, or HHS, were set to attain good health. Most adults should get 2 1/2 hours a week. Of course this varies according to how old you are and your level of fitness. If you are a more sedentary adult, a little exercise [...]
Replacing health benefits after unemployment
Published by November 24th, 2008 in Health Insurance.0 Comments
According to Anna Wilde Mathews in The Wall Street Journal (11, 20) Healthy Consumer Column, around 1.2 million jobs have been lost so far this year, pushing a large number of people to deal with losing the health benefits that come with unemployment.
Kathleen Murray, of consultant Mercer, claims that the best thing to do, if [...]
On site medical services for employees offered by some employers
Published by November 24th, 2008 in Health and Wellness.0 Comments
Although many employees are still trying to extend more medical costs onto workers, an increasing amount of companies are furnishing services such as free check-ups, screening exams and prescription drugs. These services can help employees save a substantial amount of money each year. Some businesses are even claiming that the programs will help them save [...]
Hospital quality program successful for Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Published by November 24th, 2008 in BCBSNC.0 Comments
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association has been victorious with their hospital quality program. The association revealed at a news conference recently that patient outcomes have significantly improved, and costs have been diminished.
The program has been implemented in 45 states with certified centers containing four categories: cardiac care, bariatric surgery, transplants and complicated and [...]
Physician’s plan for more access and affordability of primary care
Published by November 17th, 2008 in Health Insurance.0 Comments
In the Doctor’s Office column of the Wall Street Journal (11,13) Benjamin Brewer M.D. explains that even though people with health coverage with their employers may be currently happy with things as they are, the hurting economy and developing problems in primary care are causing things to get worse. He writes that most people are [...]
