Consumer Driven Health Care

Getting older is giving me a new perspective on health and wellness.

Though consumers say they understand health care and insurance, many lack basic knowledge and fail to ask questions about what theyre getting in their policy before they enroll.

Now that PPACA has mandated that carriers cover preventive care procedures, some experts wonder whether an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure in todays economy.

The cost escalation of some generic drugs has gotten so out of control that two elected officials have asked the Obama administration to make a formal investigation into whats driving the increases.

High-deductible plans are causing some consumers to make choices that could harm their health in the long run.

The company sees no signs of small employers dumping coverage.