Life & Health

When we oversimplify the problem of health costs, we risk being disappointed when investments in health programs don’t bring the savings we expect.

Employers are doing just enough to avoid Obamacare's dictates.

Executives that seize control of their health spending – and apply common sense – will honor their employees and thus help their companies succeed.

The Identity Theft Resource Center is hopeful that there will be strong and coordinated efforts to educate consumers as to the authentic websites for the Health Insurance Exchange websites.

The news has been more encouraging than expected, at least by many; however, there are many idiosyncrasies that need to be considered before making a final judgment regarding the Affordable Care Act and the exchanges.

Employers are waking up, and are tying stronger incentives to approaches that get results. On the hook for exorbitant health care costs, employers and employees are game to know who delivers value and what works. They want good care for their families without financial peril. And they want help orchestrating that process without financial conflict.

What will it take to tame the monster? Each of us asking questions, pushing back on the system, objecting to outrageous pricing, and taking care of ourselves. Do your part: feed the Health Care Spending Blob a little less this month.

The abuse of high powered prescription pain medication is a public health crisis with workers' compensation implications.