by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation staff: According to a new study by the State Health Access Data Assistance Center, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the number of uninsured children in Texas has declined by nearly 226,000. Over the past few years the 23%decrease in the number of uninsured kids in the Texas came as a direct result of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act ... Read More
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Can You Save Money in Katy By Paying Your Doctor In Cash?
Direct pay medical services, such as MRIs, blood work and even some out patient surgeries can cost you a lot less if you leave your insurer out of the loop. Because doctors have to wait for reimbursement, spend time and money following up with insurance companies and accept negotiated rates far less than market value, they are often willing to charge you less for the service than you would ... Read More
How to decide when to go to the ER or to Katy’s Zion Urgent Care Clinic
Urgent care centers are quickly spreading across the country as an affordable option for medical treatment, especially when your regular doctor office isn't open. However, you need to know the differences between urgent care and the emergency room. The ER is for life-threatening situations, although many people go there even if it's not an emergency. According to one study, nearly half of ER ... Read More