The world we live in is changing at a bolstering rate, from the way we communicate to the ways we work. While most of these changes are for the better, some areas need to be addressed, such as the ways we receive our healthcare. The last two years have...
Health Equity
American Exchange is Helping Sponsor the 2022 Cologuard Classic
We’re excited to announce that we will be the official Health and Wellness sponsor of the 2022 Cologuard Classic! When and Where This year the Cologuard Classic PGA TOUR Champions event will be held at the Omni Tucson National Resort in Arizona from...
Special Open Enrollment Period Available for Low-Income Individuals, Families
Did you know that you can enroll in an Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plan any time during 2022 based on your income or other qualifying events? Thanks to a new special open enrollment period, individuals or families making below 150% of the federal poverty...
The 340B Drug Pricing Program is Vital to US Health Equity Efforts
The 340B program allows qualified providers, called covered entities, to buy outpatient prescription drugs at a discounted price, known as the “best price” on the market. The average savings in pharmacy costs for covered entities is between 25-50%, according to the...
Telehealth: Where Technology & Healthcare Meet
Over the last 30 years, technology has evolved in ways that we never thought possible. It has made it easier to stay in contact with family and friends, it has given us endless forms of entertainment, and now it is here to...
Don’t Get Pressured into Buying a “Junk” Health Insurance Plan
If you’re searching on the internet for a comprehensive health plan to cover all your medical needs in 2022, be careful. You could unknowingly reach out to a company that is pushing a short-term or “junk” health plan, which doesn’t provide full coverage for your...
World AIDS Awareness Day
What is World AIDS Awareness Day Every year on December 1st since 1988, World AIDS Awareness Day has united people worldwide to bring awareness to those who have been afflicted by AIDS-related illnesses and to continue...
National Rural Health Day
An estimated 57 million Americans call a rural community their home; that’s roughly one in five Americans. These areas within the country are small towns, farming communities, and beautiful countryside landscapes. Rural...
New Updates on Coronavirus
To address the new coronavirus surge, the HHS has released new information on the coronavirus booster shots. According to a joint statement from HHS and medical experts, new data suggests that a booster shot will provide maximum protection against the coronavirus for...
CONNECTING LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS WITH INCLUSIVE HEALTH BENEFITS: PART 3
Part 1 of this series discussed the cost and discriminatory issues members of the LGBTQ+ community face when trying to seek healthcare services. Part 2 provided an overview of how American Exchange helps members of the LGBTQ+ community find the right Federal...
CONNECTING LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS WITH INCLUSIVE HEALTH BENEFITS: PART 2
Part 1 of this series discussed the cost and discriminatory issues members of the LGBTQ+ community face when trying to seek healthcare services. This post shows how American Exchange’s enrollment specialists find affordable Federal marketplace insurance coverage that...
CONNECTING LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS WITH INCLUSIVE HEALTH BENEFITS: PART 1
More than 30% of LGBTQ+ Americans faced discrimination of some kind in the past year, including more than 60% of transgender individuals, according to a survey of 1,528 self-identified LGBTQ adults aged 18 and older conducted between June 9-30, 2020 by the Center for...
Biden’s Proposed 2022 Budget Would Strengthen Healthcare Programs
Healthcare is a major focus of President Biden’s proposed $6 trillion budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The funding request includes a 23.4% increase in the Department of Health and Human Services’ budget, raising it to 133.7 billion. Numerous other agencies and programs...
More COVID Funding a Much-Needed Shot in the Arm for Rural Communities
COVID cases and deaths are declining across the US, leading more states to open back up. But experts fear that COVID clusters, like those in North Carolina and Hawaii will occur, especially in rural counties where vaccination rates are lower (38.9%) than in urban...
Rising STI Rates Impact Californians of all Ages
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have reached epidemic proportions across the United States, according to the CDC’s Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2019 report. Like many states, California’s rates are outpacing the national average for the top three...
Tips to Help Community Partners Improve COVID-19 Health Equity
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to light healthcare inequities among the uninsured and underinsured, especially within American minority communities. Ensuring that these individuals receive care and protection against disease is a top priority among Community and...