By David Gorn for California Healthline California Department of Insurance officials have announced a new website that will enable consumers to comparison-shop for health insurance. It’s a collaborative effort between the CDI, UC-San Francisco and Consumer Reports, a not-for-profit magazine that conducts consumer product testing and research. The project is federally funded through the Affordable Care… Continue reading Website Will Compare Health Insurance

The Restroom Access Act, also known as Ally's Law, is passed in 14 states and allows people to have access to "employee only" restrooms. Learn more.

Having an enlarged prostate can mean something as simple as an occasional annoyance for a man or as complicated as needing surgery. It can lead to complications with emptying the bladder or cause a frequent need to urinate. The reason for this is that the prostate gland sits directly below the bladder, and as it… Continue reading Enlarged Prostate

Getting a flu vaccine doesn't just protect you - it may also help seniors in your community. New research shows that Flu vaccines help shield seniors by...

Originally published by Modern Healthcare - members within families shouldn't have to pay more than individual consumers.

There are some common issues with home tube feeding that may lead to costly hospital visits. Knowing how to handle common issues is key to staying healthy.

Bolus feeding is a type of feeding method using a syringe to deliver formula through your feeding tube. It may also be called syringe or gravity feeding.

In this article, originally published by Kaiser Health News, learn why a medical payment model has yet to save the government money.

Suggestions for lifestyle, diet, and attitude for ostomy surgery recovery. Shield HealthCare shares concise tips to assist in recovery. 

To assist with the transition to ICD-10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developed an easy ICD-10 Code Lookup tool. Search by Dx description...