With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, there has been some widespread confusion among San Diegans about what the new plans entail and which providers people can see. Similar to many other locations across the nation, provider access is more limited, especially for individual policies. Companies like Health Net have decreased the number of individual providers compared with their employer benefit plans due to costs and other other limitations. In San Diego, Health Net has only 204 doctors in their provider network for the Covered California individual health plans. Furthermore, recent news revealed that only 30-35% of San Diego doctors will be participating in
Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
Concerned about cancer prevention? Take charge by making small changes in your daily life, from eating a healthy diet to scheduling regular cancer screenings. By Mayo Clinic staff You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. If you’re concerned about cancer prevention, take comfort in the fact that small changes in your daily life can make a big difference. Consider seven real-life cancer prevention tips. 1. Don’t use tobacco Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer. Smoking has been linked to various