HealthWell In the News

From Uninsured to Medicare Beneficiary - Who Suffers and Who Pays?

ENToday 11/01/2007 - In the context of a recent study about health care costs, HealthWell Board Member David Knowlton speaks with reporter Marlene Piturro about the importance of access to care to keep chronic and life-threatening health conditions under control.

 

Speak Up When Struggling to Pay For Medications

South Florida Sun-Sentinel 10/10/2007 - In connection with October’s observance of National “Talk About Prescriptions” Month, reporter Daniel Vasquez wrote about how important it is for patients to “ speak up when struggling to pay for medications” for the Sun-Sentinel’s “Consumer Talk” blog.

 

Covering the Cost of Pain for Rheumatoid Arthritis

HealthTalk.com 09/13/2007 - In an hour-long interview with program host Mary White, HealthWell board member Dave Knowlton discusses the financial issues faced by insured individuals living with chronic conditions, and provides advice on managing costs.

 

The Not-for-Profit HealthWell Foundation Assists Those with Health Insurance...

HealthTalk.com 09/13/2007 - Board member Dave Knowlton offers advice on managing the cost of medical care, highlighting HealthWell as a resource for financial assistance.

 

Health Care Under Fire

Oregon Mail Tribune 07/29/2007 - HealthWell Board Member David Knowlton spoke with DowJones health reporter Kristen Gerencher about patients facing “creeping co-payments” and how the HealthWell Foundation can provide assistance.

 

When Care is Too Costly

St. Petersburg Times 07/17/2007 - HealthWell beneficiary Keith Parke talks about how his life has changed now that he can afford the treatment for his macular degeneration.

 

How to Cope with Rising Medical Costs

HealthNewsDigest.com 06/27/2007 - The HealthWell Foundation is profiled as a resource for lowering individuals' out-of-pocket health care costs.

 

Prime Time Radio

AARP Radio Network (Syndicated) 05/29/2007 - HealthWell Board Member David Knowlton discusses his recent testimony before Congress about the financial tradeoffs under-insured patients are forced to make, and how patients can better manage their medical expenses with assistance from resources like HealthWell.

 

Caught by Surprise in Health Care’s Biggest Pitfalls

Dow Jones MarketWatch.com 05/09/2007 - Dow Jones reporter Kristen Gerencher interviews HealthWell Board Member David Knowlton about the difficult decisions faced by under-insured Americans.

 

Time For You Thursday

Caring Today 05/09/2007 - The HealthWell Foundation is featured as a resource for under-insured Americans struggling to afford their out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

 

Rising Treatment Costs

"Health Radio with Rochelle Herman" on HealthRadio Network (Syndicated) 04/26/2007 - In an in-depth radio interview, HealthWell Board Member David Knowlton speaks with show host Rochelle Herman about the cost of health care and the resources available to patients.

 
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