Why Americans Are Skipping Healthcare — Even With Insurance For many Americans, the problem is no longer simply whether they have health insurance.The problem is whether they can actually afford to use it. A recent report from the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) found that millions of Americans delayed or skipped needed medical care in 2024 because of … Read More
Hepatitis A, B, C, and D: Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment
Understanding Hepatitis: The Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, and D When people hear the word “hepatitis,” they often assume it refers to a single disease. In reality, hepatitis simply means inflammation of the liver, and several different viruses can cause it. The most common viral forms are Hepatitis A, B, C, and D. Each type spreads differently, affects the … Read More
Why Spending Time Outdoors Improves Your Physical and Mental Health | Aslan Health
Why Getting Outside Matters More Than You Think Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Yet despite having more chances to step outside, many of us spend most of our time indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average American spends only about 7% of their life outdoors, while approximately 93% is spent … Read More
Why Fiber Matters More Than Most People Realize | Aslan Health
Why Fiber Matters More Than Most People Realize For years, nutrition conversations focused heavily on calories, fat, carbs, and protein. However, one important part of healthy eating often gets overlooked: fiber. Most Americans do not get enough fiber in their diets. At the same time, rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, digestive problems, and metabolic illness continue to rise. Researchers … Read More
Why People Delay Healthcare — And Why Affordable Primary Care Matters | Aslan Health
One of the biggest healthcare problems in America today is not just the cost of care. It is delayed care. Across the country, millions of people wait too long to seek medical attention. Some are uninsured. Others have insurance but face large deductibles or out-of-pocket costs. Many working families simply cannot afford to miss work or risk an unexpected medical … Read More
What Makes Community Healthcare Sustainable? | Rising Costs, Access, and the Future of Care
What Makes Community Healthcare Sustainable? Across the country, conversations about healthcare are changing. Hospitals are reporting financial strain, clinics are closing, insurance premiums continue to rise, and many families are struggling to afford even basic medical care. At the same time, the cost of everyday life — food, fuel, housing, childcare, and transportation — continues to climb. For many people, … Read More
Is the $75 Doctor Visit Real? | Transparent Healthcare at Aslan Health
Is the $75 Visit Real? It is one of the most common reactions we hear at Aslan Health. “Wait… the visit is really only $75?” Many people assume there must be a catch. Others expect a surprise bill later in the mail. Some think the advertised price only applies to a very limited type of visit. Honestly, we understand the … Read More
Why Americans Are Paying More for Health Insurance — But Still Avoiding Care
Why More Americans Are Paying More for Insurance — But Still Avoiding Care Health insurance is getting more expensive. However, for many families, higher premiums do not mean healthcare feels more affordable. According to KFF, average ACA Marketplace premium payments increased from $113 to $178 per month in 2026, a 58% increase. At the same time, many people shifted into … Read More
How Primary Care and Mental Health Work Together | Aslan Health
Mental Health Often Starts in Primary Care When people think about mental health care, they often picture a therapist’s office or a psychiatric clinic. However, for many people, the first conversation about anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, sleep problems, or emotional struggles happens in a primary care exam room. Primary care providers are often the front line of mental health care … Read More
What Happens When Communities Support Healthcare? | Aslan Health St. Cloud
What Happens When a Community Decides Healthcare Matters? Recently, there has been renewed discussion in Minnesota about hospital charity care, nonprofit tax status, and what communities should reasonably expect from healthcare systems that receive public support. That conversation reminded me of the book The People’s Hospital, which tells the story of Ben Taub Hospital and the larger Harris Health System … Read More