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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Many returning veterans and Americans suffer from undiagnosed mental health conditions that can, without detection and intervention, lead to increasing strains on society. According to the most recent study of mental heath costs, the NIMH estimates healthcare accounted for 16% of the nation’s GDP in 2006 ($ 2.1 Trillion) with mental disorders accounting for an estimated 6.2% ($ 131.7 Billion)[1]. This figure does not account for “indirect costs” such as crime, homelessness, and welfare. With healthcare costs rising to 17.7% of the nation’s GDP in 2011 [2], London’s Department of Health concluded that early detection and prevention can help combat the increasing costs of mental illness, yielding significant long and short term savings [3].

After a decade of war, service men and women face a myriad of internal wounds. In the veteran population, 30% of troops face a mental problem within four months of returning home [4] with “lower-bound health care costs” of PTSD alone reaching $ 1.5 to $ 2.7 billion [5]. Beyond dollars and the individual sufferer, mental illness can devastate families and communities. Detecting and understanding the signs of mental illness before they escalate is vital to our troops and nation. To help address this need, Symptom Media recently released a series of diagnostic videos covering a variety of military topics.

Each film, guided by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR), offers visual guideposts to clinical diagnoses, dramatically augmenting the standard written descriptions. Unlike instructional videos or documentaries that focus on telling information, Symptom Media’s videos show the symptoms unfolding, inviting viewer participation, interpretation, analysis and discussion. The range of symptoms can be as nuanced as an actual patient or more pronounced for easy understanding. Maintaining a high standard of clinical accuracy, a multi-disciplinary behavioral health team collaborates with professional filmmakers and actors in all aspects of film production.

Kevin Marrone, a professor of psychology at Webster University, uses Symptom Media in his graduate level clinical training. He finds the videos help his students “make sense out of the diagnostic criteria that they had been reading about in their DSM.” By utilizing this visual aid, his students could now “not only tell me what a major depressive episode was but could visually describe it and recognize it.” Instead of acquiring these recognition skills over a long period of time in front of patients, students are equipped with this knowledge upon leaving the classroom.

Behind the performances, Symptom Media employs a variety of professional actors, including those personally touched by the conditions they portray. Robert Leohnard, who participated in a fictionalized Symptom Media vignette, served 12 months in Iraq as a convoy escort near Nassiria. Diagnosed with PTSD, Robert experiences first-hand the effects of panic attacks and flashbacks as a result of his time overseas.

With the help of treatment, Robert continues his successful career as an actor and lawyer, providing pro bono legal services to veterans. Drawing from his experiences with PTSD, Robert adds another layer of realism and texture to his performance. When seen through the lens of a clinician, Robert’s vignette demonstrates “immature coping mechanisms with severe anger… wishing to reverse events by seeking violent revenge, otherwise labeled as ‘acting out.’” To watch a sample of Robert’s Symptom Media PTSD film please view the embedded video above or go to Symptom Media’s sample film page.

Spearheading this new initiative is Dr. Donald Fidler, recently retired endowed Chair of Psychiatry at West Virginia University with over 30 years of clinical experience. Simultaneous to his psychiatric work, Dr. Fidler pursued his other passions: screenwriting, acting, filmmaking, and teaching drama. During this dual career, Dr. Fidler successfully fused the two fields, using the inner workings of psychiatry to train his acting students, and using actors and drama to train his psychiatry students and residents.

Early symptom recognition supports prevention and intervention, resulting in the most hopeful opportunity for needed services and realized cost savings. Symptom Media’s newly released military series represents one way to enhance and improve behavioral health training, detection and symptom recognition within our military and veteran populations.

Other Military Sample Videos:

*Adjustment Anxiety Disorder

*Major Depressive Disorder

*Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Traumatic Brain Injury

Non-Military Sample Videos:

*Anxiety Disorder NOS

*Dissociative Amnesia

*Major Depressive Disorder with Postpartum Onset

References:

1. American Journal of Psychiatry (2008), Thomas Insel, MD. “The Global Cost of Mental Illness” NIMH.org Sept. 28, 2011

2. The Healthcare Investor, Amber Walsh, “Studies Show US Healthcare Spending Still Slowly Increasing, Reaching 17.7% of GDP,” March 29, 2011.

3. London’s Department of Health, “Mental Health Promotion and Prevention: The Economic Case” published January 2011.

4. Department of Veterans affairs, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America ptsd.va.gov

5. “The Psychological Cost of War: Military Combat and Mental Health” Resul Cesur, Joseph Sabia, Erdal Tekin March 2011

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Pets Best Insurance

Boise, ID (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Pets Best Insurance, one of the nation’s leading pet insurance providers, announced today that Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC) will become the new underwriter of pet insurance plans offered by Pets Best. IAIC and Pets Best Insurance are formatting plans for filing in all 50 states.

Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Minneapolis, Phoenix and San Francisco, Independence American Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Independence Corp (NASDAQ:AMIC), and a member of The IHC Group, an insurance organization composed of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and its operating subsidiaries. The IHC Group is an organization of insurance carriers, managing general underwriters, third-party administrators and marketing affiliates that has been providing health, life, disability, dental, vision and medical stop-loss insurance solutions to groups and individuals for nearly 30 years. The IHC Group has over $ 1.3 billion in assets and a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) from A.M. Best Company, Inc., a widely recognized rating agency that rates insurance companies on their relative financial strength and ability to meet policyholder obligations. Collectively, the companies in The IHC Group provide insurance coverage to more than one million individuals and groups.

“The IHC Group is excited about the opportunity to work with Pets Best Insurance and serve a market niche that is rapidly growing. This diversification moves us into new markets while giving our customers and distribution access to new benefit solutions,” said Jeff Smedsrud, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of The IHC Group.

With IAIC, Pets Best Insurance plans will remain competitively priced and allow more flexibility to meet customer needs in a variety of ways, including more plan choices, broader coverage and improved benefits for policyholders. Premium rates will be based on experience by breed, pet age and the typical veterinary costs within each policyholder’s local area.

“Current policyholders will continue to experience the same outstanding customer care and industry leading claim processing and reimbursement that they receive now. Going forward, Pets Best Insurance and IAIC will be providing leading edge and innovative products for pet owners who will benefit by doing business with industry leaders,” states Jack Stephens, President and founder of Pets Best Insurance.

“Pets Best is a highly respected organization that is growing quickly. IHC is pleased to be part of an opportunity that partners us with one of the top five companies within this industry,” said Smedsrud.

With the goal of reducing economic euthanasia and his commitment to the safety, health and well being of all pets, Pets Best Insurance leader, Dr. Jack Stephens, founded pet health insurance in the United States in 1981. A true industry visionary, Dr. Stephens today leads the Pets Best Insurance team with his passion for quality pet care and his expert veterinary knowledge. The Pets Best Insurance team, in turn, is a group of pet lovers who strive to deliver quality customer service and value.

For more information, visit Pets Best Insurance at http://www.petsbest.com or phone 877-PetsBest (738-7237). You may also follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/petsbestinsurance.

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Squaremouth

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

The recent cruise ship tragedy has travelers questioning whether travel insurance will provide reimbursement if they decide to cancel an upcoming cruise. According to Squaremouth.com, a site for comparing and purchasing travel insurance, it’s important for travelers to understand whether their travel insurance adequately protects them in the event they want to cancel. “While looking for a travel insurance policy, travelers should consider whether they are content with being able cancel for limited reasons, such as health and weather, or if they want the option to cancel if they are concerned a similar accident could happen on their cruise ship,” says Sarah Byrne, Marketing Manager at Squaremouth.

“Since cancelling for fear of a similar situation happening isn’t covered under the standard Trip Cancellation benefit, travelers will want to look for policies with the Cancel for Any Reason benefit,” advises Chris Harvey, CEO of Squaremouth. Unlike Trip Cancellation, Cancel for Any Reason allows someone to cancel the trip without explanation, and receive a refund up to 75 percent of the trip cost. However, to qualify for this benefit, travelers must purchase a travel insurance policy within 14-30 days of the initial deposit payment.

“Most travel insurance programs do not provide coverage under the Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption benefits for events similar to the recent cruise ship loss since it was caused by the cruise line,” explains Bill Dismore, Executive Vice President at iTravelInsured. For coverage to be available, the cause of the event would have to be listed under the qualified reasons for reimbursement within the travel insurance policy. This type of situation is not listed under most policies.

In the event a travelers’ cruise is interrupted, Squaremouth encourages them to contact their travel insurance provider to see what type of coverage is available. “While CSA’s policies vary slightly in exact coverage, for this type of event the majority offer coverage and assistance for emergency medical treatment, evacuation, baggage loss and costs incurred due to finding new lodging,” explains Kathy Townend, CSA Travel Protection’s Marketing Manager.

Travelers are also reminded that each travel insurance policy comes with an emergency assistance number. Not only can they assist someone in a medical emergency, but they can help arrange an emergency cash transfer, language interpretation services, travel documents replacements, emergency messaging services and transportation services.

About Squaremouth

Squaremouth is America’s fastest growing travel insurance comparison site, helping customers instantly quote, compare and buy policies from every major carrier. Squaremouth has web sites in the US and UK, and an extensive network of partner sites worldwide. The company is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL., with offices in Fort Wayne, IN. Visit Squaremouth.com or Squaremouth.co.uk.

About our Zero Complaint Guarantee

The cornerstone of our commitment to customers is Squaremouth’s guarantee to remove any company from our website if there is a customer complaint that cannot be resolved to our satisfaction. Squaremouth offers the broadest selection of insurance with an emphasis on quality and follow-up care in companies featured. We also factor in independent evaluation from the insurance industry watchdog AM Best.

Squaremouth offers products from the following travel insurance carriers:

Air Ambulance Card, CSA Travel Protection, Global Alert Admin, Global Rescue, Global Underwriters, HCC, HTH Worldwide, IMG, ITravelInsured, Medex, Medjet Assist, MH Ross, On Call International, Seven Corners, Travel Guard, Travel Insurance Services, Travel Insured, Travelers Liberty, Travelex, TravelSafe and USA Assist.

AVAILABLE TOPIC EXPERT:

Sarah Byrne

sbyrne(at)squaremouth(dot)com

Toll-free (800) 240-0369

Direct (727) 498-2866

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U.S. travel insurance – http://www.squaremouth.com

U.K. travel insurance – http://www.squaremouth.co.uk

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eDoctor Inc

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

eDoctor, Inc., an innovative provider of Health IT solutions, has recently completed the Northern Virginia Technology Council’s Kauffman Foundation FastTrac TechVenture Program, a comprehensive business planning program for technology firms in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Sponsored by Pillsbury and the Reznick Group, NVTC’s FastTrac program is a renowned planning series whose past alumni have included successful firms such as FitFeud, Counterpoint Consulting, and gangbox.com.

“Participating in FastTrac is an honor,” said Se Kang, eDoctor, Inc.’s President and CTO. “It’s a great way to work with other technology firms to objectively look at our business goals.”

FastTrac TechVenture is a ten-week series focusing on business growth in the field of biotechnology, life sciences, and Health IT. Companies who are selected must meet strict criteria to participate; the end goal of the program- which combines marketing, financial, and business strategies- is to create sustainable, high-impact firms with a lasting presence in the field. Past speakers at FastTrac include Pillsbury Law’s Steve Meltzer and LivingSocial’s Tim O’Shaughnessy.

eDoctor, Inc. is a premier Health IT firm passionate about simplifying patient care through technology and exceptional service. We provide electronic prescribing, a Meaningful Use-certified electronic medical record system, and an exciting and innovative patient management system to doctors who wish to participate in Medicare incentive programs. Our clients are part of the growing Healthcare IT modernization movement to enhance office workflow and increase both patient safety and satisfaction. eDoctor proudly services over 3,500 healthcare providers across 36 states in a range of medical fields.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

The Atlanta Life Financial Group (“ALFG”) announces the appointment of former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes to its Board of Directors.

“We are pleased and energized to have Governor. Barnes join our board,” said Board Chair Egbert L. J. Perry. “He will be an excellent addition as we expand our financial services platform.”

This will be Governor Barnes’ first corporate board since leaving the office of governor in 2003. “I’m delighted to have been asked to join the board of this historic institution.” Barnes said. “I have a great deal of respect for the members of the board, their vision for the company, and the company’s 106-year history of serving the under-served financial services community, as well as institutional and municipal clients across the country. I am looking forward to helping to build on that legacy into the 21st century.”

The newly appointed President and CEO, William J. Taggart said that “Having Governor Barnes join our board at the beginning of my tenure as CEO adds to the excitement of this new era. He is an extraordinary leader, and his contributions to the board will be welcomed.”

ALFG, which was founded by Alonzo Herndon in 1905 as a life insurance company, now includes Herndon Capital Management – an institutional asset management firm; Jackson Securities (“JS”) – an investment banking and brokerage firm; and Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Said Perry, “In Maynard Jackson and Alonzo Herndon, we have two legendary figures who were extremely important to Atlanta, the region and our great nation.”

In addition to Perry, who is Chairman & CEO of The Integral Group, Barnes joins Roosevelt Giles, president and CEO of Endpoint Consulting Group; M. Alexis Scott, publisher and CEO of Atlanta Daily World; William J. Stanley, III, founder and CEO of Stanley, Love –Stanley and William J. Taggart, president and Chief Executive Officer of ALFG.

Atlanta Life Financial Group is the only African-American owned and privately held company in the country with a financial services platform that includes asset management, investment banking/brokerage and insurance. Atlanta Life Financial Group’s three (3) subsidiaries include: Herndon Capital Management (HCM), an institutional investment firm specializing in large capitalization equity strategies; Jackson Securities (JS), an investment bank/brokerage firm that specializes in Municipal Finance, Corporate Underwriting and Equity Execution; Atlanta Life Insurance Company (ALIC), the oldest member of Atlanta Life Financial Group’s Family of Companies. ALIC’s capabilities include the reinsurance of group life insurance and dental benefits; and a multi-line insurance broker that offers personal & commercial lines of property & casualty coverage, including E&O and D&O, as well as life, health and other financial service products.

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San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

It’s that time of year again to pay special attention to the loved ones, why not give them something different? Instead of flowers or candy, treat them to Taco Cabana with coupons good for singles, couples and families now through February 14.

Each daily sweetheart deal is valid for one day only at any Taco Cabana location. They can’t be combined with other offers or discounts, and can be used if paying with a Taco Cabana gift card.

Here’s the list of daily sweetheart deal coupons good February 8 – 14:

    Wednesday, February 8 — Buy one chicken fajita taco plate, get one free with coupon.
    Thursday, February 9 — Save $ 1 on a Cabana Bowl of $ 3.95 or more with coupon.
    Friday, February 10 — Buy any Cabana Bowl, get a free crispy taco or bean and cheese taco with coupon.
    Saturday, February 11 — Buy one taco plate, get one free with coupon.
    Sunday, February 12 — Buy any group-sized meal of fajitas, enchiladas, or flautas, get a free 3-pack of flautas with coupon.
    Monday, February 13 — Buy a flauta plate, get one free with coupon.
    Tuesday, February 14 – Two Can Dine for 9.99. All Day Dine-In or Take-Out. For 9.99 get a choice of two plates and two 20 oz. drinks. Choose two of these: flauta plate, taco plate (beef/chicken, soft/crispy) or the chicken fajita taco plate, there’s something for everyone.

Print Valentine’s Day Taco Cabana coupons at http://www.tacocabana.com and visit the nearest location.

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PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

MED3OOO, a national leader in healthcare management and technology products and services, today announced that the company’s Board of Directors has promoted Carl Smollinger from Executive Vice President of ACO and Employer Services to Chief Operating Officer.

“These are complex and exciting times in healthcare, and Carl’s many years of experience in the industry and with MED3OOO will enhance our market leading position as a partner to physicians, employers, and hospitals,” said Patrick Hampson, Chairman and CEO of MED3OOO. “Carl’s payor knowledge adds to our ability to execute more efficiently our value-based products and services as we continue our expansion throughout the United States. I am confident that Carl’s expertise at generating efficiencies and creating value will prove beneficial to the company, our employees, and our clients.”

Smollinger’s career includes a long tenure in healthcare delivery and financing. As an executive at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, he managed the company’s sales and managed care operations, including its commercial HMO, its Medicare Advantage Plan, and its Dental HMO. As a benefits consultant, he helped employers throughout the United Sates design and implement programs that maximized their returns on investments in employee benefits. Smollinger also served as President of Insurance Solutions Group, Inc., an independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits and group programs, voluntary worksite benefit plans, and compliance consulting.

“I feel fortunate to work with such an extraordinary team of professionals who are highly committed to serving our customers and to help them thrive in this rapidly changing healthcare environment,” said Smollinger. “I appreciate the Board’s confidence in me and look forward to the opportunities and challenges of my new role.”

Jeffery Flocken will succeed Smollinger as Market Leader and Executive Vice President of ACO Services.

About MED3OOO

Since its founding in 1995, MED3OOO has grown to become a leading provider of healthcare management, operations, and information technology services across the United States. With over 2,100 employees, MED3OOO provides sophisticated management services and innovative technology products which differentiate its physician, hospital, employer, government, and payer clients. The company provides a complete platform of clinical and business performance solutions, including PM, EHR, RCM, population health management, and smart communication systems, along with management, knowledge and operations, and affiliation strategies which help its clients improve clinical and financial outcomes. MED3OOO partners with organizations across the healthcare spectrum who truly understand that Outcomes Matter.

For more information visit http://www.MED3000.com or Nicole_Contardo(at)MED3000(dot)com.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Procter & Gamble’s oral care division is now a partner in the discount program offered to dentists in the Dearborn National Dental Network. Dentists will now be offered discounts on several bundles of oral care regimens to help their members maintain oral hygiene.

Each bundle is geared toward assisting members with overall oral hygiene and fighting plaque through the coupling of mechanical action and chemical action.

To provide well-rounded oral care, the bundles target various conditions or desired outcomes. The Clinical PRO-HEALTH SYSTEM for Gingivitis was clinically tested to virtually eliminate gingivitis, per Procter & Gamble. This package includes the Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Electric Toothbrush with SmartGuide, Pro-Health Toothpaste, Pro-Health Rinse and Oral-B Glide Floss.

The oscillating-rotating and pulsating movement of the Procter & Gamble power brushes loosens plaque. The chemical action embedded within the regimen is from the stabilized stannous fluoride in Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste which inhibits the metabolic activity of destructive bacteria, and, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) found in Crest Pro-Health Rinse which inhibits the regrowth of plaque biofilm to provide the chemical action. According to the company, twice daily use of Crest Pro-Health toothpaste and rinse is proven to help prevent plaque regrowth.

Other bundles offered are the “OrthoEssentials” bundle, whitening bundles and regular plaque fighting oral care bundles. All bundles include Procter & Gamble’s Oral-B oscillating-rotating toothbrush technology.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance our relationships with dentists in our network, and are delighted to offer them a very attractive array of specially priced products from a well-respected company, such as Procter & Gamble,” said Mike Miller, head of the dental network division for Dearborn National.

The partner discount program—MaxPlus—offers dentists in the Dearborn National Dental Network savings on a wide variety of products and services that include discounts on office products and services, dental lab services, billing software, credit card processing, and more.

With more than 221,000 dental access points, Dearborn National offers employers deep and flexible dental contracts while providing employees with exceptional customer service and a comprehensive dental wellness program. For more information about Dearborn National or our dental network, visit dearbornnational.com

About Dearborn National®

With more than 40 years of experience, the Dearborn National brand companies offer a broad selection of insurance products, including Group Benefits (employer-paid/voluntary), Worksite and Individual, as well as an array of enhanced product services. Combined, we are licensed in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico. Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is the parent company of the Dearborn National brand companies. HCSC is the largest non-investor owned health care insurer in the United States and the fourth largest overall.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

In situations when everyday communications won’t work, Satworx will. Satworx, a global provider of satellite telephone equipment and services for extreme communication and disaster preparedness, has teamed up with Yukon Quest to provide the 1,000 mile Alaskan dog race event with a communication solution. Satworx-backed services will be the safety net for race officials to handle event logistics and health and security needs for hundreds of athlete dogs and people participating in the race. Without any type of communication, the dogs and mushers must be prepared for the unusually cold temperatures of -40F/-40C and checkpoints that are as far as 200 miles apart. For the rugged conditions the Yukon Quest officials will endure, they are dependent on Satworx’ secure and reliable satellite phone service in remote and out-of-touch areas, serving as an on-hand life insurance policy to keep the officials, mushers and dogs out of harm’s way in dangerous and unpredictable circumstances.

“Because of the geographical challenges of Alaska, for this implementation, we built our solution around the Iridium network to ensure the most dependable communications for the teams and safety protection for dog athletes and their mushers,” says Sean McCready, Satworx Marketing Director.

“Our official personnel, working on the trail and working in these remote settings, have little more than a warm change of clothes, a good sleeping bag, their learned survival skills, and a Satworx Satellite phone to protect and assist them in getting help in the event of a mechanical failure or accident on the trail,” explains Josh Horst, 2012 Yukon Quest Race Manager. “It is imperative in this modern era that our people are equipped with phones and service that will always perform.”

About Satworx

Satworx is a leading global satellite communication company offering globally reliable phones (hardware) and services (connection and consulting), using the market’s most advanced hardware choices and contemporary satellite configuration for the needs of individuals, corporate clientele and government subscribers around the world. Satworx offers dependable world-wide coverage for voice, text and high-speed broadband data that supports the most demanding land mobile, maritime and aeronautical communication applications. Customized implementations are designed by expert staff and are supported by global, 24/7 customer service. For more information, visit http://www.satworx.com.

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WPS is Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer.

Madison, WI (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 brings sweeping changes to health insurance coverage in the United States, including the requirement that new health plans—both group and individual—pay 100% of the costs of certain preventive care services such as mammograms, colonoscopies, blood pressure checks, and childhood immunizations. WPS Health Insurance, Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer and provider of affordable group and individual health insurance, examines this new requirement and details the specific covered services for adults, women, and children in a new educational article, “Stay Healthy, Save Money with Preventive Services Covered at 100% Under Health Care Reform,” available for free from the WPS online Learning Center.

“Getting regular preventive care is the single most important thing Wisconsin residents can do to protect their health,” said Dr. Marvin Wiener, Senior Medical Director at WPS Health Insurance. “Yet today, only about half of all Americans get the preventive care they need. That’s unfortunate when you consider that chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are responsible for 7 of 10 deaths among Americans each year—and they are often preventable.”

Under the Affordable Care Act, all group and individual health plans that take effect on or after September 23, 2010 are required to cover recommended preventive care services without charging a copayment, deductible, or coinsurance, so long as the services are received from an in-network health care provider.

“Doctors and health care facilities continue to charge for these services. But now it’s the health insurance companies that pay the costs,” said Dr. Wiener. “Essentially, preventive care becomes ‘free’ for the policyholder, greatly increasing the incentive to take advantage of these services.”

Depending on the policyholder’s age, covered preventive care services may include:

Blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol tests
Many types of cancer screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies
Routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, polio, influenza (flu), and meningitis
Counseling, screening, and vaccines to ensure healthy pregnancies
Regular well-baby and well-child visits from birth to age 21

The full article includes a complete list of preventive care services covered for adults, women, and children, as well as additional details about the new rules.

WPS encourages individuals and families looking for more health insurance tips and strategies to check out the WPS Learning Center for free articles on controlling costs, preventing illness, making wise health decisions, and other timely topics. For questions or to request a quote for a high-quality individual or family plan from WPS, please call 1-888-245-4197 to talk with a friendly representative.

About WPS Health Insurance

Founded in 1946, WPS is Wisconsin’s leading not-for-profit health insurer, offering affordable individual health insurance, family health insurance, high-deductible health plans, and short-term health insurance, as well as flexible and affordable group plans and cost-effective benefit plan administration for businesses. In addition, the WPS Medicare division administers Part A and B benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS TRICARE division serves millions more members of the U.S. military and their families. In 2010 and 2011, WPS was recognized by the international Ethisphere™ Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, and is the only health insurance company to earn this distinction. For more information about WPS Health Insurance, visit http://www.wpsic.com.

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