The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. This article was written by WTOP news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 … Read more
The mental health crisis is costing the Northern Virginia region $8 billion a year in unrealized economic output, according to a new report. report from the Northern Virginia Community Foundation. Report from the foundation research team, Knowledge areafound that the economic damage caused by mental health has quadrupled since 2019, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
As open enrollment season for health insurance plans approaches or is already underway, we are seeing significant increases in premiums across the country. From 2010 to 2022, the premium is for family insurance increased by more than 63 percent average increase of more than 700 USD per year. In a survey, employers predicted increase insurance … Read more
Senator’s bipartisan legislation would improve Americans’ access to health care amid national mental health crisis As Coloradans and residents of Chaffee County know, the mental health crisis in this country is growing, not decreasing. A hidden demographic is suffering, largely in silence: the elderly. Yesterday, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Thom Tillis (RN.C.) and Ron … Read more
Wall Street falters after mixed earnings reports NEW YORK Wall Street fell on October 18 after rising Treasury yields tightened pressure on the stock market and major US companies issued a series of mixed profit reports. Worries about war in the Middle East also pulled the market down. The S&P 500 index fell 1.3% on … Read more
Medicare’s annual open enrollment program lets you shop for health and prescription drug coverage for the coming year. This year there’s even more reason to check whether your current plans offer the best coverage for you, experts say. Andreswd | E+ | beautiful images Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to change their Medicare health … Read more
Andreswd | E+ | beautiful images Medicare beneficiaries have until December 7 to change their Medicare health and prescription drug coverage for next year through annual open enrollment. This year, there’s even more reason to pay attention, as financial support for prescription drug coverage will be expanded starting January 1, according to Meena Seshamani, director … Read more
Average cost of veterinary X-rays Veterinary X-rays cost between $103 and $383. Dog X-rays cost between $126 and $300, while cat X-rays cost between $100 and $267.* However, this is just the basics. The cost of X-rays for your pet can vary depending on the severity of the injury, location, and type of veterinary clinic … Read more
Wegovy injection pen Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Executives at a health care conference debated whether employers should pay for workers’ diet pills. A Blackstone executive warns that the expensive GLP-1 drug could put some employers out of business. Panelists agreed that companies providing drugs should do so as part of a broader … Read more
Last week, I informed you about the issues facing the property and casualty insurance industry and the real impact these issues are having on voters across the 42nd District. This also includes the many insurance agents who work every day to help their customers get insured at the best possible rates. This week, I want … Read more