http://1-800newhealth.com/blog Guide to Healthcare Coverage You Can Trust Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:06:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/12/01/bcbsnc-introduces-new-generic-waiver-program/ 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/12/01/combining-zoloft-and-therapy-beneficial-to-children-with-anxiety-disorders/ 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/12/01/health-department-recommends-2-12-hours-of-exercise-weekly/ 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/11/24/replacing-health-benefits-after-unemployment/ 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/11/24/on-site-medical-services-for-employees-offered-by-some-employers/ 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/11/24/hospital-quality-program-successful-for-blue-cross-and-blue-shield/ 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 ... http://1-800newhealth.com/blog/2008/11/17/physicians-plan-for-more-access-and-affordability-of-primary-care/