4 things you need to know about open enrollment for 2019
Insurance
October 31, 2018
by:
Clark Howard
It's that time again: Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace starts November 1 and runs through December 15…
House passes health care overhaul bill
Policy Trends
May 4, 2017
by:
Jamie Dupree | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In a big legislative victory for GOP leaders in Congress and President Donald Trump, Republicans on Thursday muscled a bill…
Clark on health care: We need ‘clear pricing signals’ to control costs
Insurance
March 15, 2017
by:
Clark Howard
The current debate about health care in our country is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. It's plugging…
Insurance ad parody highlights ER billing debate
Insurance
November 17, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
When the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) saw health insurer Cigna's $9 million ad campaign using famous TV doctors…
Health care exchanges to roll out ‘Simple Choice’ plans for 2017
Insurance
October 18, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Open enrollment is less than two weeks away. If you don't already get health care through your employer, are you…
How to deal with a hospital that’s overbilling you
Insurance
October 16, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
If you go to the emergency room without insurance, you might not be getting charged at the correct rate in…
2+ million people not getting the health care subsidies they’re eligible for
Insurance
October 11, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Think health insurance is too expensive on the health care exchanges? Think again. Even if you earn in the high…
Why does the EpiPen now cost more than $600? Can consumers get any help?
Health
August 26, 2016
by:
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Outrage over a price increase for a life-saving medicine continues to grow, despite a promise Thursday from the manufacturer that…
5 unique ways to save money on health care that will surprise you
Insurance
August 22, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Tired of paying too much money for your health care? Here's a unique idea that could offer a solution. Read…
The dos and don’ts of medical lab work
Health
July 5, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Monitor your health from the comfort of home 5 tips to avoid picking up the cold going around…
Health Insurance Guide
Insurance
June 8, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Choosing a health insurance plan can be one of the most confusing and nerve-wracking processes in life. Should you choose…
How to cut the cost of your prescription medications
Health
May 6, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: 4 ways to save money on prescriptions App helps shop the lowest prescription prices How to find the…
FDA bans sales of e-cigarettes to anyone under 18
Health
May 5, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
After several years of delay, the Food and Drug Administration moved today to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.…
Prescription Plan Guide
Health
May 2, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Prescription plansfor less Publix.com - 14 day supply of select antibiotics for FREE Walmart.com - 30-day supply of select generic…
Faith-based organizations paying for your health care
Health
April 14, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Virtual doctor visits could drastically reduce your health care costs All recent articles on Health Care Healthcare sharing…
CDC guidelines aim to curb painkiller prescribing
Health
March 16, 2016
by:
Matthew Perrone, The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Prescription painkillers should not be a first choice for treating common ailments like back pain and arthritis, according…
Obamacare / Affordable Health Care Act Guide
Health
March 1, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
I know whenever I talk about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), it is a political fault…
Insurance companies are penalizing new moms with postpartum depression
Health
February 29, 2016
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Having a baby can trigger a wide rangeof powerful emotions -- from joy and excitement to even fear andanxiety. But…
Do you really need that medical procedure?
Health
January 21, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: The #1 way to prevent identity theft at medical offices Low-Cost Senior Medical Alert Systems
Since America spends the most money on health care, do we have the best quality care?
Health
January 20, 2016
by:
Charis Brown
There is no doubt that health care -- specifically the cost of health care -- is a hot topic these…
Study: Dietary supplements send 23,000 to the ER every year
Health
December 31, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
For the most part, the federal government does not regulate the sale of nutritional or dietary supplements like it does…
10 things millennials should know about health insurance
Insurance
November 19, 2015
by:
Beth Orenstein
Even if you've done it many times, buying health insurance can be confusing. Now imagine you're a millennial signing up…
Teens can buy, and get drunk on, homeopathic product sold at CVS
Health
October 29, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Although CVS stopped selling cigarettes, there's another product that's causing some concerns -- a type of laxative that's pretty much just…
Warning about buying cheaper medications online
Health
October 26, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: Prescription Plan Guide Clark Howard: Prescription Plans for Less App helps shop the lowest prescription prices
Medicare drug costs are about to go up… Here’s how to save
Dental Care
October 8, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
Paying for health care is one of the most complicated and challenging expenses that older Americans face, and rising prices…
Should sick leave be mandatory?
Jobs & Military
September 30, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
In an age when some 40% of people have no sick leave at work, there's a big push to mandate…
Medical alert: Diagnostic codes undergoing sea change!
Flex-spending and health-savings accounts
September 28, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Beginning October 1, the claims that a medical provider files on your behalf to get paid could be going dark…
Are you easily emotional or distracted? New study may have found the cause
Health
September 25, 2015
by:
Cox Media Group National Content Desk
When you haven't slept much do you feel like you have a difficult time keeping a level head? You're not…
Laundry pod makers agree to new safety standards
Health
September 9, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
U.S. companies that makelaundry detergent pods are voluntarilyimplementing a new safety standard in an effort to reduce the high rate…
Following deaths, FDA warns consumers about dangers of powdered caffeine
Health
September 1, 2015
by:
Clark Howard Staff
The Food and Drug Administration beganwarning consumers about the potential dangers of powdered caffeineafter two young people died last year…