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Insurance Blog Week in Review – Week of March 18 – 24, 2012

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What did you miss this week on the Insurance Blog at Families.com? There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blog post here each and every week. It is easy to miss something. The Week in Review is a quick and easy way to “ketchup” on whatever you missed. Texas Sues Federal Government Over Funding Cut to WHP The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius over the cut to the federal funding for Texas’ Medicaid Women’s Health Program. The Insurance Podcast Roundup went up on March 19, 2012. This week, … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of February 27, 2012

Here we go! It is time for the weekly Insurance Podcast Roundup. This is where to look in order to find new episodes of podcasts that are talking about insurance related issues. Recently, insurance seems to have become very connected to politics. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on February 24, 2012. This episode is called “N.H. GOP Moves To Revise State’s Contraception Law”. There is a law in New Hampshire that has been in existence for twelve years. The law requires contraceptive coverage under insurer’s prescription drug policies. No one has complained about this law … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of February 6, 2012

Ready for more insurance related podcasts? The Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you new episodes of podcasts that go over important and newsworthy insurance related topics. This week, the biggest topic has to do with insurance coverage and women’s health care. NPR has an episode of “Tell Me More” that was released on February 3, 2012. This episode is called “Contraception Provision Sets off Firestorm”. Host Michel Martin speaks with Laurie Goodstein of the New York Times. They discuss the Obama administration’s decision that religious institutions have to have health plans that cover contraception. U.S. Catholic Bishops are intending to fight … Continue reading →

The Official Bloggers of RootsTech 2012

Are you unable to attend RootsTech this year? It is the biggest genealogy conference of the year, and there will be some genealogists who really wanted to go but could not travel to Utah due to work, finances, or health issues. Those of you at home can follow along by paying attention to some of the Official Bloggers of RootsTech 2012. What does it mean to have been designated an Official Blogger of RootsTech 2012? As far as I can tell, this is something that is considered to be an honor. These bloggers will be attending RootsTech 2012, which means … Continue reading →

Insurance Podcast Roundup – Week of September 20, 2011

News about insurance affects everyone. It can give you clues about potential upcoming changes to your current insurance policies. It can give you some ideas about where to find the insurance you need. It can give you helpful information about claims. Every week, the Insurance Podcast Roundup brings you the latest episodes of podcasts that talk about insurance. NPR has an episode of “Morning Edition” that was released on September 20, 2011. This episode is called “Gov. Perry Cut Funds for Women’s Health in Texas”. The episode points out that Governor Rick Perry has a history of cutting back on … Continue reading →

What Women Should Look For In Health Insurance Plans

There are many factors to consider when you are looking for a health insurance plan that will fit your needs. You need to be certain that you can afford to pay the monthly premiums, as well as the cost of any co-pays or deductibles that may be included. You need to find out if your health insurance plan will cover your spouse, and your children, in addition to yourself. Women have specific health care needs that should be considered as well. GoHealth Insurance has put together a list of tips that women should use when comparing potential health insurance policies. … Continue reading →

Computing Week in Review: March 31st Through April 6th

What is your favorite thing to do on your computer? Do you enjoy blogging or building a website? Reading up on news and entertainment? Do you spend a lot of time working on your computer? It is hard to believe that just a few decades ago, most of us did without computers (and cell phones and DVDs). Isn’t it amazing how far technology has come and how much it is a part of our daily lives? That said, let’s take a look at all of the technology stories that were posted last week. Here is the Computing Blog week in … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Review for March 25 – 31

Welcome to the pregnancy blog review. Each week a variety of topics related to conception, pregnancy, birth and the post partum period are covered in the blog. The review is a good place to catch up on all the week’s blogs in one place. Just when we thought we’d heard it all when it comes to conception, along comes a strange new twist. A transgendered man is claiming to be pregnant. Read more about this unique story in A Pregnant Man? Preterm birth has many potential implications for babies. We often hear and read about the effects of preterm birth … Continue reading →

Huge Health Innovations from 2007

The past year was a big one for health innovations. Here’s a look at some of the most amazing advancements in tests and treatments in 2007. Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered bisphosphonates. These compounds actually prevent bacteria from sharing DNA — which could mean an end to drug-resistant bacteria. Bisphosphonates can actually kill the cells that harbor drug-resistant DNA. Probiotics — the friendly bacteria in the body — can prevent or cure yeast infections. 2007 saw the introduction of an over the counter supplement that contains two strains of lactobacillus that are known … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review August 1 to August 4

We had a super busy week in the baby blog thanks to some guest bloggers. In fact, it was so busy, I had to divide the week in review in half. You can read the first half here. August 1 World Breastfeeding Week and That Critical First Hour The focus of World Breastfeeding Week this year is saving one million babies by getting more mothers to breastfeed within the first hour after birth. The World Health Organization estimates that if there were simply a moderate increase in breastfeeding, infant mortality would drop drastically! Your Baby the Liar Did you know … Continue reading →