There are many factors that dictate where we choose to live. But, have you considered the cost of health care when picking a future home? Medical insurance and health care costs differ tremendously from region to region. For example, the average annual premium for one type of Medicare supplement policy in 2007 ranged from $3,700 in New York to as little as $1,200 in Phoenix. Differences in costs are see among all aspects of health care – from home care workers to drug prices. Where to find more information? See insurance company websites or consumer sites such as ConsumerReports.org/health. Full story.
June 17, 2008
Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.