Sentences with phrase «major health costs»

As you can see, since this couple is anticipating the major health costs of pregnancy and delivery, they are best off with the platinum plan in this scenario.

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«I don't believe sustainability of the current OAS program is a major issue since the growing OAS expenditures will be minor relative to the rising cost of health care,» he said.

In the U.S., where the cost of medical insurance is a major expense for employers, large companies are also seeing the bottom - line benefits of investment in employees» health and well - being.

CVS Health's proposed purchase of Aetna will change the way many major U.S. corporations buy health coverage for employees and raise new questions over the cost of those benefits, benefit consultantsHealth's proposed purchase of Aetna will change the way many major U.S. corporations buy health coverage for employees and raise new questions over the cost of those benefits, benefit consultantshealth coverage for employees and raise new questions over the cost of those benefits, benefit consultants said.

Protecting major transfers to persons, spending on health and education and other spending such as that for Aboriginal programs, research and development, and assuming you won't revisit defense and international assistance, then to find an additional $ 8 to $ 11 billion by 2015 - 16 would require major cuts in labor market programs, spending on the homeless, infrastructure programs, and last, but certainly not least, government personnel costs.

NDP promises include a two point cut in the small business tax rate (already implemented in the budget by the Conservatives); extension of the accelerated capital cost allowance for two years (also already implemented by the Conservatives); an innovation tax credit for machinery used in research and development; an additional one cent of gas tax for the provinces for infrastructure; a transit infrastructure fund; increased funding for social housing; a major child care initiative; increasing ODA funding to 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI); and restoring the 6 % annual escalator to the Canada Health Transfer.

Major employers, from Walmart to Caterpillar, have tried for years to tackle the high costs and complexity of health care, and have grown increasingly frustrated as Congress has deadlocked over the issue, leaving many of the thorniest issues to private industry.

Ali also brings a strong personal motivation to improve the quality and cost of company - sponsored health care after experiencing a major health problem while employed at a growing technology company.

Even though alcoholism ranks as one of the country's three major health problems, along with cancer and heart disease; even though it accounts for approximately 98,000 deaths every year; even though it is the root cause of most pastoral - care crises (suicides, auto fatalities, child abuse, divorces, hospital admissions, accidental deaths and home violence); even though it costs the nation $ 120 billion annually in terms of lost work time, health and welfare benefits, property damage, medical expenses, insurance and lost wages; and even though its effects impair the educational process of every child in every classroom, still the church acts as though alcoholism does not exist.

Lack of breast feeding is significantly associated with higher use and cost of health care.28 Improved short and long term health of breastfed children, improved wellbeing of mothers who have breast fed, and the cost of goods consumed are major factors leading to economic benefits from the promotion of breast feeding.6 29 30 31 Future research should compare the specific cost effectiveness of such strategies for improvement of breastfeeding practice.

Recently three new major studies funded by the Gates Foundation have been published, including a series in the Lancet, which delivered resounding and extensive evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, improves health and cuts health service costs in every country, rich or poor.

In its analysis of administration cost savings caused by the Public Bodies Reform programme, the National Audit Office (NAO) decided to exclude bodies associated with the Department of Health (the department subject to the largest administration cost changes), saying «the major reorganisation and transfer of functions between NHS bodies since 2010 made the analysis too problematic» (NAO 2014, p. 40).

Governor Cuomo's budget makes no major change in the Essential Plan — a low - cost state - sponsored health plan — despite the loss of almost $ 1 billion in federal aid.

Republican Rep. John Faso is not giving up on his push to require the state to takeover the local county government share of Medicaid costs, a provision that became a major sticking point for Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the final weeks before the death of the American Health Care Act.

Major issues in the 2013 legislative session included revenue shortfalls, transportation financing, gun control, and health care costs.

The InSure ® FIT ™ test kit is covered in full by most major health insurance plans and will be provided at no cost to residents without insurance.

But Hein also warned that skyrocketing health care costs — made worse by an ongoing dispute between insurer Empire Blue Cross / Blue Shield and local healthcare provider HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley — posed a major threat to the county's financial position.

The agreement with the Municipal Labor Committee secured an unprecedented $ 3.4 billion in permanent, guaranteed health care savings — the first major reduction in health care costs in the City's history.

«Our major expense drivers are wages, pensions, health care and special education costs,» Borges said.

The FIT Kit is covered in full by most major health insurance plans and will be provided at no cost to residents without insurance.

The cost of extra funding and providing universal health care to all postdocs, not just those hired as university employees, was a major topic.

Parents» major concerns often included misunderstandings about medical care, potential suffering and cost related to child organ donation, according to this month's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan.

This research underlines that keeping older people active brings a whole range of health benefits, as well as reducing reliance on the NHS and potentially leading to major cost savings.»

Chronic low back pain one of the most important and costly of all public health conditions affecting the U.S. is a major cause of pain and disability, with high costs for health care and the economy at large.

While Americans debate the rising cost of health care, a new study of 30 countries over 27 years found that medical expansion has improved overall health — with one major exception.

Inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions are a major public health concern, costing millions of dollars in unnecessary health care costs annually and contributing to the problem of antibiotic - resistant bacteria.

Compelling infographics round out this robust examination, illustrating data sets on the costs of developing drugs, the major shifts in global demographics and patient needs, the explosions of data that must be mined for future therapeutic development, and the health spending of a wide variety of nations.

As hospitals and health systems increasingly focus on addressing the rising cost of health care in the United States, and with the expense of surgical care playing a major role, physician researchers and others across the healthcare industry are working to identify innovative ways to reduce surgical costs.

MR tends to miss low risk cancer, the overtreatment of which is a major contributor to high health and financial costs in prostate cancer.

Patients who had major surgery at high - quality hospitals in the U.S. cost Medicare less than those who had surgery at low - quality hospitals according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Almost monthly we see major media and public outcry against high health care costs, wasteful spending in hospitals, exorbitant pharmaceutical costs,» said team member Tommy Angelini, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace.

Depression is a major public health burden, affecting millions of people worldwide and costing the US alone over $ 200 billion per year.

All of them had insurance plans offered by the four major companies that pool their data via the Health Care Cost Institute, of which IHPI is an academic partner.

Health conditions that start in middle age can make a major difference in the health of older adults, and the long - term cost ofHealth conditions that start in middle age can make a major difference in the health of older adults, and the long - term cost ofhealth of older adults, and the long - term cost of care.

Osteoporosis and associated fractures represent a major national public health problem, costing the health system billions of dollars per year (total cost estimated at $ 33.6 billion for 2012 - 2022)-- and with the demographic tsunami of aging upon us, the scale of Australia's osteoporosis problem will continue to rise.

The expansion of health insurance accomplished under the Affordable Care Act may alter costs for several major types of liability insurance, although any such changes are likely to be modest, according to a new RAND Corporation report.

Even so, the complex vaccine will be expensive by developing world standards, and its cost - effectiveness is a major issue for vaccine developers and public health experts, says Scott Filler of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

«At $ 2.18 billion, the burden of preeclampsia represents a significant one third of that total short - term cost, and that's an important call - to - action for more research funding and awareness of this major health problem.»

A research team led by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and the University of California, Davis, reveals that childhood gunshot injuries, while uncommon, are more severe, require more major surgery, have greater mortality and higher per - patient costs than any other mechanism for childhood injury — particularly among adolescent males.

Brain illness, comprising neurological disorders, mental illness and addiction, is considered the major health challenge in the 21st century with a socio - economic cost greater than cancer and cardiovascular disease combined.

Osteoporosis already is a major public health problem affecting about 44 million Americans and costing billions annually.

We believe that yoga is poised to make major breakthroughs in mainstream health care as a powerful, non-invasive and cost - effective complement to Western medicine.

The state is the first to implement such a law, a bold move at a time when many federal and state politicians throughout the country are taking action to restrict women's access to contraception, such as defunding Planned Parenthood — a major provider a family planning health care services in the U.S. — and attempting to block a provision in the Affordable Care Act that mandates health insurance companies cover the cost of contraceptives.

Spending in other major categories also accelerated sharply during that time, though their relatively lower costs have been less consequential for state and local budgets overall: health and hospital spending increased 67 percent, from $ 465 to $ 777 per resident; police and fire protection grew 59 percent, from $ 284 to $ 450; and corrections grew 66 percent, from $ 134 to $ 222.

There are a few ways that health insurance companies might share costs with you, and they make up major features of your health insurance plan that you need to be aware of: your deductible, your copayment, your coinsurance, and your out - of - pocket limit.

Our emergency fund has nine months of household expenses and is meant for costs we hope never to face, such as mortgage payments if one of us lost our job or medical expenses if we suffered major health problems.

With the cost of health care rising rapidly, and a single day in a nursing home costing $ 175 or more in most major cities, self insuring is a risky proposition.

Your health can also have a major impact on term life insurance costs.

«I don't believe sustainability of the current OAS program is a major issue since the growing OAS expenditures will be minor relative to the rising cost of health care,» he said.

The single major cost of these dogs is our veterinary expenses to cover spaying and / or neutering and basic health care.