This Week in Marketing – Dr. Fresh, Kraft Mac ‘n Cheese, The Ladders, and Seattle’s Best Coffee

This week hosts Scott MacDonell and Dan Granger are joined in studio by Puneet “Dr. Fresh” Nanda, the King of Toothbrushes! They discuss how Dr. Fresh took long-standing brands like Binaca and revived them. He also gives an inside look how to break into the corporate marketplace with an independent company. In the “Does it Sell” segment, Scott and Dan look at ads for Seattle’s Best Coffee, The Ladders, and Kraft. For more information, show notes, and schedules visit http://www.thisweekin.com.

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Costing Og Gastric Banding Surgery

Before we look at costs of gastric banding surgery we look at the costs of obesity. Based on estimates of 10 years ago the annual medical cost to treat patients who are over weight or obese has been estimated to be 79 billion US dollars and the cost on health care now rivals that of smoking.

Your own personal cost of living with obesity can also be significant. Consider what you might spend on the following items:

• Out of pocket healthcare expenses
• Over-the-counter medication costs
• Co-pays for doctor office visits
• Co-pays for lab work
• Co-pays for specialists
• Co-pays for physical therapists/allied health professionals
• Prescription co-pays
• Employment inactivity costs (days of missed work)
• Non-surgical weight loss programs (such as WeightWatchers® or Jenny Craig®)
• Grocery and dining costs

These expenditures can quickly add up and you will find a dramatic reduction in your costs with reduction in your weight.

For the actual cost of UK Gastric Banding procedure varies from state to state and even from city to city, it’s difficult to predict actual costs and the differences can be summarized into three areas:

• The type of health plan you have
• If your surgeon/hospital you choose is an in-network provider
• If your procedure is done on an in-patient (overnight) or out-patient (same day discharge) basis.

Generally, the cost of the Gastric Banding procedure (facility, surgeon, and anesthesiologist) in the USA can range from $12,000 to $25,000 and will typically include the costs of adjustments for the first year after surgery. After the first year, follow-up visits will range from $35 to $200 each, depending on what is involved. Please keep in mind, post-surgical follow-up is crucial to achieving your best possible results.

Insurance and Health Plans

Today, many health plans in the USA will (including Medicare and, in some states, Medicaid) cover the cost of Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, therefore some if not all of the costs may be covered.

Each health plan will have certain criteria that need to be met before you can actually have the surgery.

In certain cases, your insurance plan might not cover the cost of Gastric Banding Surgery. They may issue a “denial” to your “prior authorization request”. Depending on the reason, you and your doctor may still be able to reverse the denial.

Payment Options

Potential Tax Savings

In the year you finance or pay cash for your gastric banding surgery, you may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars back in potential tax savings. IRS Publication 502 states you can deduct your medical and dental expenses when they total more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (see IRS publication 502, page 2). Check with your accountant or tax advisor for further information.

Remember, tax and financial circumstances are different for each person and the laws are constantly changing. This information should be not be considered financial advice or used as a substitute for the advice of an accountant or tax advisor. Seek financial advice from a professional for any questions you have.

Hope this has given you an insight into Costs of Gastric Banding Surgery.

Simon Hemmings

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Costing Og Gastric Banding Surgery

Before we look at costs of gastric banding surgery we look at the costs of obesity. Based on estimates of 10 years ago the annual medical cost to treat patients who are over weight or obese has been estimated to be 79 billion US dollars and the cost on health care now rivals that of smoking.

Your own personal cost of living with obesity can also be significant. Consider what you might spend on the following items:

• Out of pocket healthcare expenses
• Over-the-counter medication costs
• Co-pays for doctor office visits
• Co-pays for lab work
• Co-pays for specialists
• Co-pays for physical therapists/allied health professionals
• Prescription co-pays
• Employment inactivity costs (days of missed work)
• Non-surgical weight loss programs (such as WeightWatchers® or Jenny Craig®)
• Grocery and dining costs

These expenditures can quickly add up and you will find a dramatic reduction in your costs with reduction in your weight.

For the actual cost of UK Gastric Banding procedure varies from state to state and even from city to city, it’s difficult to predict actual costs and the differences can be summarized into three areas:

• The type of health plan you have
• If your surgeon/hospital you choose is an in-network provider
• If your procedure is done on an in-patient (overnight) or out-patient (same day discharge) basis.

Generally, the cost of the Gastric Banding procedure (facility, surgeon, and anesthesiologist) in the USA can range from $12,000 to $25,000 and will typically include the costs of adjustments for the first year after surgery. After the first year, follow-up visits will range from $35 to $200 each, depending on what is involved. Please keep in mind, post-surgical follow-up is crucial to achieving your best possible results.

Insurance and Health Plans

Today, many health plans in the USA will (including Medicare and, in some states, Medicaid) cover the cost of Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery, therefore some if not all of the costs may be covered.

Each health plan will have certain criteria that need to be met before you can actually have the surgery.

In certain cases, your insurance plan might not cover the cost of Gastric Banding Surgery. They may issue a “denial” to your “prior authorization request”. Depending on the reason, you and your doctor may still be able to reverse the denial.

Payment Options

Potential Tax Savings

In the year you finance or pay cash for your gastric banding surgery, you may be eligible to receive thousands of dollars back in potential tax savings. IRS Publication 502 states you can deduct your medical and dental expenses when they total more than 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income (see IRS publication 502, page 2). Check with your accountant or tax advisor for further information.

Remember, tax and financial circumstances are different for each person and the laws are constantly changing. This information should be not be considered financial advice or used as a substitute for the advice of an accountant or tax advisor. Seek financial advice from a professional for any questions you have.

Hope this has given you an insight into Costs of Gastric Banding Surgery.

Simon Hemmings

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How Does The Jenny Craig Diet Work?

How does the Jeanny Craig diet work is question I get ask from many people who are around me.

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Jeanny Craig Diet company has so many commercial in TV that looked like that is the diet everyone should be on.

So what is the confusion?

How Does The Jenny Craig Diet Work?

First of all I have to tell you that Jenny Craig is a calorie restriction diet.

What that means that you lower your daily calorie intake in order to lose weight.

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And yes, you will lose weight, but it will be muscle weight that will make you believe when you step on the scale that you actually lost weigh.

But here is what the trick is with Jenny Craig Diet or any other calorie restriction diet.

When you lose muscle weight, you also slow down your metabolism by 10-15% everytime you eat that way.

The end result will not be looking great.

You have just changed your body composition with more fat cells than muscle cells. And what you want to do is exactly the opposite.

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You want to have more muscle cells than fat cells. Because muscle dictates metabolism – what that means is that muscle needs fat for energy!!!

Plus Jenny Craig Diet will cost you around $1249 for 3 months. ou will have personal coach (who never did anyhing helthy himself or herself), you will have to eat their prepackaged food.

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So How Does Jenny Craig Diet Work???

*it will help you lose muscle weight (not fat)
*it will slow down your metabolism (which you need)
*it will cost you $1249 for 3 months
*and there are no scientific studies that proves that Jenny Craig Diet really works.

My advice on the question – How Does Jenny Craig Diet Work od – It does not. Period.

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Getting More Out of Your Health Insurance Policy

What do you really know about your health insurance plan? If you have one, have you really looked at the extras that come with the policy? If you don’t have one, and are shopping around, you should take a closer look.  Many insurance companies have extras that can help you get more out our your policy.

Wellness Programs

Many policies have what they call wellness programs. The idea behind these programs is to encourage you to do things that will keep you well and healthy. Here’s a look at some of the things that such a program may offer.

Weight Loss Programs

Have some extra weight you need to get rid of? From Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, your health insurance company may be willing to help you out a bit with some of the costs involved with trying to get that extra weight off and get your body back in the shape it needs to be in.

The reason health insurance companies are willing to put money into these types of programs is that it has been proven that obesity contributes to a number of ailments, and keeping you at a better weight may mean you will incur fewer doctors bills down the road. They look at this as a smart investment.

Gym Membership

Whether you are already in shape or could use a little help to get in shape, a gym membership is often a great way to take care of your body and keep it fine-tuned. Many health insurance policies will help you get into better shape by paying a part of your gym membership.

Again, health insurance companies know the healthier your body is the lower the chance that you will have health problems that will lead to time in the doctor’s office or hospital. For this reason health insurance companies encourage going to the gym. Some even go so far as to pay for part of it.

Stop Smoking Program

It is known that smoking leads to a number of health problems. This is why many health insurance companies charge customers extra if they are smokers, to counter those higher bills they are going to incur down the road. At the same time, they are willing to encourage those smokers who are willing to try and get it out of their system. Many health insurance companies are willing to pay a portion of your smoking cessation program to help you become healthier.

Stephen Sikes

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