Heart Valve Disease - Is It Worse Than Cancer?
JUN 04, 2024Many people put up with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, or explain away a heart murmur that’s actually a sign of something more serious.
Read MoreIt really is hard to believe that it’s been a full six months since President Obama signed a sweeping health reform package into law. But for the millions of Americans affected by these changes, September 23rd was been a long time coming.
The regulations that took effect yesterday mean that the more than 30,000 people who would have lost their insurance this year because they reached their lifetime limits or had it rescinded will keep their coverage; it means that more than 72,000 children who have been denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition, will now have access to it; and it means that up to 88 million Americans can now afford preventive care, access emergency services and receive help through the insurance appeals process.
Sure, the list of new reforms is pretty short … but, as you can tell, they may soon have a profound impact on the health of America.
Check out this timeline at healthcare.gov for more information on the reforms that take effect today and to better understand when to expect additional reforms.
Many people put up with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, or explain away a heart murmur that’s actually a sign of something more serious.
Read MoreBlood-thinning medications are the long-standing treatment for Afib because they help prevent the formation of clots or break up existing clots which can cause a stroke. Unfortunately, these medications also increase your risk for bleeding.
Read MoreCould you be walking around with a tiny hole in your heart and not know it? That’s the case for one in four people, due to an anatomic condition.
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