Covid-19
Health Insurance Savings for Many in COVID Relief Bill
Earlier this month, the American rescue Plan was passed, and within the plan, there was a two-year extension of the Affordable Care Act. It intends to make health insurance more affordable for more Americans. It is referred to as the most significant expansion of health insurance since the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as…
Read MoreStudy Discovers Placenta Injuries Related to COVID-19
Northwestern has been testing all pregnant women who enter their facility for COVID-19 since April; however, a study conducted by doctors at the hospital have found evidence of placenta damage in women who tested positive for the virus. The placenta helps to provide the fetus with food and then remove waste, making it an important…
Read MoreMississippi Rural Hospitals in Midst of a Crisis
Rural hospitals are in a crisis throughout the United States, and Mississippi is no exception. However, Mississippi faces a greater risk than any other state when it comes to hospital closings. This is because Mississippi is the most underserved state in the country, medically – and things are about to get much worse. Consulting firm…
Read MoreIs There a Connection between Vaping and COVID-19 Complications?
Even though parts of the world are seeing a decline in new cases of COVID-19, it doesn’t mean that scientists and other researchers aren’t looking at every angle of the virus possible in order to save lives. One of those angles includes the impact vaping would have on how patients suffer from COVID-19. Right now,…
Read MoreThe Possible Long-Term Health Impacts of COVID-19
COVID-19 is a global pandemic, and the United States is dealing with the peak in various states. Mississippi has also been impacted: as of late April, there were just under 6,100 confirmed cases, and 229 deaths. However, there have been reports of more than 370,000 people being officially declared as recovered from COVID-19. What does…
Read MoreDoes My Business Interruption Insurance Cover COVID-19 Losses?
The current coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating effect on businesses that rely on the general public for its revenue. Even businesses and small companies at the top of their game have been feeling the pinch – closed down completely with no re-opening date in sight. Just about every business owner has insurance policies in…
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