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Health insurance: How to avoid paying ‘thousands more than we need too’
Health insurance costs have already gone up “significantly” in the past few years and are forecast to keep rising.
Despite this, many in the insurance industry believe vast numbers of people are paying far more than they need to.
On Lunchtime LiveHead of Health & General Insurance at Cornmarket Dermot Wells predicted costs will continue to increase in the years ahead.
“If you’re sitting on the same plan, your premium has gone up the last three years somewhere in the region of 30% and 75% - depending on the plan...
Celebrity Health Scares of 2025: All the Stars’ Hospitalizations, Diagnoses & More
Image Credit: Getty Images for ABAFrom surprise hospitalizations to life-changing diagnoses, 2025 has seen a wave of celebrities opening up about their personal health battles. Stars like Elton John, Eric DaneandJustin Timberlake have revealed everything from vision loss to ALS and Lyme disease, reminding fans that fame doesn’t make one immune to medical challenges.As these stars speak out about their conditions, they’re not only raising awareness but also inspiring others to prioritize their well-being. Below, we’ve rounded up the most notable health scares of the year so far and other health updates.Justin TimberlakeOn July, 31, 2025, Justin, 44, revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease while completing his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. In an Instagram post, he shared, “Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which...
16 Intermountain Health Hospitals Recognized by National Performance Group for Delivering High Quality Patient Care
Vizient’s 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD Quality Leadership Awards given to 16 Intermountain Health hospitals for high-quality clinical and patient care
Sixteen Intermountain Health hospitals have received Vizient’s 2025 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Awards for demonstrating excellence in high-quality clinical and patient care.
Three hospitals – Intermountain Health Fillmore Community, Intermountain Health Park City, and Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital – were ranked number one in the country within their respective categories.
Vizient, a leading health care performance improvement company, ranked the Intermountain hospitals as top health care performers in their annual Quality and Accountability Study, which looked at data from 1,220 hospitals across the United States.
The study measured quality of patient care based in six factors: patient safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness and variation in care.
“These awards affirm that the priorities Intermountain is committed...
