Scott Gottlieb, MD, is one busy guy. One day hes putting the finishing touches on a policy paper for the American Enterprise Institute, the nonpartisan conservative think tank where he is a resident fellow. The next day hes testifying before Congress about Medicare costs. And the day after that, hes off to New York to fulfill his duty as an internist at NYUs Tisch Hospital. Then its a red-eye to California for a meeting at Combimatrix, where hes on the board of directors, followed by a flight back to Washington, during which hes cranking out an op-ed piece for the .
Such is the life of a man who, at age 39, has achieved more than most people do in a lifetime. Since earning his MD at Mt. Sin
18 Nov
Posted by: Ethan Collin in: Featured Articles
More than 40 percent of motorists in Oregon’s largest city think fines for texting while driving should be higher and nearly one-third believe the penalties should almost double, according to a new survey that also shows high percentages of drivers commit the offense.
According to the results of the poll, released this week by PEMCO Insurance, 31 percent of Portland-area drivers admitted to violating state law by talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving, and 26 percent confessed to texting or emailing from the driver’s seat.
But 42 percent of respondents said sending or receiving text messages behind the wheel should result in more than the $142 fine violators face under current state law. Thi
16 Nov
Posted by: John Moysey in: Home Insurance
Have you decided to buy your car insurance online but want a little more information on the process? Here is a great resource highlighting the top customer questions about buying car insurance online. Knowing a little more about purchasing car insurance online can make the process even easier!
A student planning to travel abroad will need to have international student insurance for his protection. A student needs to consider certain factors in choosing the best kind of insurance coverage for him.
An international student will need to consider the duration of his stay in the foreign country. If he plans an extended stay, then he would need to have more comprehensive health insurance.
An international student would also have to consider the country where he will be studying. If the country is a remote one, he should look for a health plan that covers air ambulance or emergency evacuation.
These considerations are important because it will determine the kind of health plan that a foreign student will need.
09 Nov
Posted by: Oscar Brentnall in: Insurance Notes
Beginning next year, patients will no longer have co-payments or deductibles when receiving contraceptive and other preventive health services.
The Institute of Medicine recently recommended insurers cover 100 percent of costs for certain preventive services for women. This week, the U.S.
Life insurance policies can be confusing for many people. You may often find yourself wondering what types of policies are available. What is the difference between them? How do I know which is right for me? Well, unless you are an incredibly wealthy individual interested in investments, your best bet is to purchase a term life insurance policy. Because term life insurance is so affordable, it is important that you purchase enough to meet the needs of your family; life insurance is not something to pass over.
Difference between Whole Life and Term Life
Simply put, the main difference between a whole life insurance policy and a term life insurance policy is that a term policy is just coverage for life. You can purchase a policy for a period of between one to 30 years.