Health Insurance
What is health insurance? How does it work?
In the United States, general health can be extremely expensive. For example, a doctor’s appointment could cost upwards of a few hundred dollars, and a hospital visit for a handful of days could rack up a bill in the thousands. Furthermore, if you are to get ill or suffer a life-changing accident, the cost of…
Read MoreHealthcare professional insurance: What you need to know
There are several different types of healthcare professional insurance available, depending on your role, e.g., physician, dentist, nurse, or general healthcare practitioner. This article will delve into some of these insurance types, whether or not you need them, and more information on healthcare professional insurance. The most common types of insurance As aforementioned, in the…
Read MoreMedicare insurance: who is it for?
Medicare is a form of health insurance targeted for those aged sixty-five or over, younger people with particular disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure). As you may already know, there are three main parts of Medicare: A, B, and D. Part A covers inpatient hospital stays and partial home health care.…
Read MoreDo I need life insurance if I am completely healthy?
We’ve all heard of life insurance, yet brush it under the rug and discard the concept as if it’s only for the older generation or those on death’s door. However, this is not the case – in fact, you’ll likely struggle to purchase life insurance if you’re already sick. First, let’s quickly define life insurance…
Read MoreMedical Data Cyber Attacks
Did you know that cyber attacks for medical data is rampant? It is one of the most targeted by hackers. This is especially true for small medical practices. Medical data contains important patient information. This information is invaluable for identity theft and other cyber crimes. Larger practices and hospitals are more equipped to fight off…
Read MoreWhat an Optometry Student Should Know About Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice insurance, also known as medical malpractice insurance is something that is not always talked about. If you are an optometry student, take the time to know about this subject as one mistake could seriously affect your career in the future.What Does It Do? Malpractice insurance enables a doctor to practice in his specialized field…
Read MoreLiability Coverage: Why Every Healthcare Professional Needs it
There have been an increasing amount of lawsuits over medical malpractice, and many of these trials are won by the patients. In the US alone, the awards given to the plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases are 16 percent higher than the awards won in other misdemeanor trials. Due to the high amounts of penalty awarded…
Read More5 Tips For Workplace Safety In Your Medical Practice
Starting a practice is hard work and there are many factors that needs to be considered and safety is one of them. Safety is important because your business will have people working for you that you need to protect. Nobody is willing to work in an unsafe environment and you don’t want to risk putting…
Read MoreTop Four Ways Your Patients Can Protect Their Vision
All Optometrists know that eye exams should be an essential part of anyone’s health check-ups, especially after reaching the age 40. But there are many things patients can do to keep their eyes safe every day. In between examinations, here are some easy ways you can protect your eyes every day: 1) Wear the right…
Read MoreHow Medical Malpractice Insurance Works
Every doctor needs trusting patients, experience, knowledge and of course a medical degree. But there’s one other thing doctors need to back up all those other elements: Medical Malpractice Insurance. It’s crucial, and here’s why. Medical malpractice insurance is a service where another company provides a guarantee of compensation for certain losses like death, illness,…
Read More