The impact of blockchain is no longer a matter of imagination and science fiction. Tech behemoths such as IBM have spent significant resources towards conducting comprehensive studies to understand how vital blockchain can be for healthcare, and dozens of high-octane blockchain startups have set out to revolutionize the healthcare space for the better. The intersection of ... Continue Reading
Two Major Use Cases Begging for Crypto in Healthcare
When cryptocurrency and blockchain blossomed into mainstream popularity in 2017, entrepreneurs took on the challenge to potentially solve many of the issues the healthcare industry has faced for decades. Teams consisting of medical doctors, Ph.D.’s, and former healthcare executives joined forces with talented developers to build scalable blockchain systems that tackle niches ... Continue Reading
The Best Health Insurance Options If You’re Self-Employed
Americans are making the conscious decision today more than ever to be self-employed. The American dream of climbing the corporate ladder is becoming obsolete with the value of flexibility greatly outweighing that of stability in a job. In just 10 years, between early 2005 and late 2015, the amount of self-employed workers rose from 10.1% to 15.8%. Thousands of people with ... Continue Reading
What To Do When You’ve Lost Health Insurance
It’s a benefit that many of us are fortunate enough to have, as most Americans under the age of 65 have some form of health insurance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 65% of people in a nationwide study had private insurance in 2016. 26.3% of participants had public insurance during the same time period. While the benefits of health insurance can ... Continue Reading
Medicare Part D’s Hidden Costs
Nearly 44 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare, and experts note that its growth doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. With a projected beneficiary base of up to 79 million by the year 2030, it’s a program that needs careful management in order for it to continue to serve so many people. While Medicare coverage is available in a variety of forms, one such ... Continue Reading