Health Care

Americans between 40-50 years old are twice as afraid of the financial consequences of a critical illness than they are of dying from it. And for good reason.

How many times have you left your physician’s office with your questions unanswered and therefore your immediate medical needs unmet? Here’s a cheat sheet to use next time you head to the eye doctor, dentist and visit the pharmacy.

The trend of multiple generations living under one roof is changing the idea of the traditional family household, but the health insurance industry hasn’t been keeping up with the new living situation.

There’s no question that it will take time from all parties involved to get a full grasp on the new health-care mandates, but experts offer consumers the following tips to prepare for open enrollment,

Many experts expect health-care costs to rise over the next few years, but there are steps consumers can take to keep a lid on their costs.

Medical marijuana might be legal in 21 states, but it is still not widely prescribe by doctors across the country—despite the majority of doctors and patients supporting its use.

Admit it. Even the thought of disagreeing with your physician makes you nervous. But you can’t let your worries get in the way of asking--and even challenging--your doctor.

Just switched your tassel, and off to worlds unknown? Obamacare has changed the world of health insurance for recent grads. Here’s what you need to know.

Getting a health insurer to cover something that isn’t part of your plan is tricky—but not impossible. Here's what you have to say and do.

While they’re often dense, reviewing your health insurance plan can avoid any unexpected charges and letting benefits go unused. Here's what you should know.

When it comes to finding a primary care physician, you can’t rely entirely on online reviews. Here are the questions to ask and the standards to look for when choosing these all-important care providers.

Turns out, it's not just your personal financial information scammers and thieves are after--they're also looking for ways to get their hands on your private medical records. 

Up until recently, COBRA was the main health insurance provider for the newly-unemployed needing medical insurance. But now the jobless have ObamaCare's online marketplaces to turn to--so how do they find the best coverage?

Growing frustration with the health-care system has more doctors becoming direct pay or cash-only practices. What does this mean for patients?