Milwaukee Health Insurance
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Jessica Huneck is an insurance writer from TrustedChoice.com. She began her writing career in 2011 and has since earned herself a bachelor's degree in English writing.
Milwaukee residents have access to three multi-hospital healthcare delivery systems including Aurora, Covenant, and Horizon healthcare. They also have the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center; a sprawling campus that includes research centers, outpatient clinics, a level-one trauma center, and hospitals such as the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. However, this great access to healthcare means little if you do not have Milwaukee, WI health insurance.
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2008 New Cases of Cancer in Milwaukee County, WI
- Total new cases of cancer: 4,788, affects 511.1 out of 100,000 people
- Breast cancer: 694 new cases, affects 143.3 out of 100,000 people
- Cervical cancer: 33 new cases, affects 6.8 out of 100,000 people
- Colorectal cancer: 462 new cases, affects 49.3 out of 100,000 people
- Lung and bronchus cancer: 674 new cases, affects 71.9 out of 100,000 people
- Prostate: 585 new cases, affects 129.0 out of 100,000 people
- Other cancers: 2,341 new cases, affects 249.9 out of 100,000 people
More than half of Milwaukee’s residents suffer from one or more chronic diseases. Though this city does offer clinics and programs to help the uninsured with their medical needs, it is rare that those without insurance have a single doctor that they see regularly. These uninsured residents tend to lack access to the necessary follow-up care and treatment that is necessary for the chronically ill and often forego age-appropriate routine testing such as mammograms and colonoscopies.
This is unfortunate because these screening tests have been proven to save lives as well as reduce the overall cost of treatment. The earlier that many illnesses, including cancer, are detected, the easier and more likely they are to be treated successfully. A solid system of preventive health care can ultimately save both lives and money.
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Top Five Reasons for Hospitalizations in Milwaukee County, 2010
- Psychiatric: 9,770 hospitalizations with an average stay of 6.8 days
- Injury-related: 9,559 hospitalizations with an average stay of 5.3 days
- Cancer: 3,516 hospitalizations with an average stay of 6.7 days
- Coronary heart disease: 3,010 hospitalizations with an average stay of 4.5 days
- Cerebrovascular disease: 2,705 hospitalizations with an average stay of 4.6 days
- Pneumonia/influenza: 2,684 hospitalizations with an average stay of 4.8 days
In all, there were 126,463 inpatient hospital stays in Milwaukee County in 2010. These averaged a total of 4.6 days at an average cost of $28,297 each. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services, a total of 16,146 hospitalizations that took place in Milwaukee County in 2010 could have been avoided through timely and effective preventative care. These preventable hospital-stays averaged $29,350 each.
Residents without Milwaukee health insurance often try to save money by avoiding doctors unless absolutely necessary. However, by the time they feel their health problems are bad enough to justify an examination, their illnesses have often escalated to the point that extensive treatment or hospitalization is needed. Annual physicals, routine bloodwork, and screening tests have proven to help patients lead longer, healthier lives as well as save money on healthcare costs.
Milwaukee County Average Charges for Hospitalizations, 2010
- Coronary Heart Disease: $65,263
- Malignant neoplasms (Cancers): $52,783
- Injury-related: $39,470
- Cerebrovascular disease: $36,206
- Diabetes: $30,650
- Pneumonia and influenza: $25,898
- Alcohol-related:$16,516
- Asthma:$12,524
- Psychiatric: $12,937
Roughly half of all bankruptcies in this country are due to overwhelming medical bills; and in 2011, nearly 30,000 residents of Wisconsin filed for bankruptcy. The personal and financial devastation that a bankruptcy claim can cause a person are long-lasting and, in many cases, could have been avoided had the person had the proper health insurance coverage.
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Find Affordable Milwaukee Health Insurance Today
You may think that healthcare is simply too cost-prohibitive to purchase, and traditionally, this has been true for many people. However, with the enactment of the recently passed healthcare laws, healthcare coverage costs are slated to become more reasonably priced than ever. Tax breaks and insurance costs based on income will help make this life-saving insurance affordable for everyone.
Starting in 2014, Americans who do not have access to health insurance through their work will need to buy a policy on their own. A Trusted Choice® network representative will be able to help you find your ideal policy. Contact an agent in your neighborhood now to receive more information and an obligation-free selection of Milwaukee health insurance quotes.