A recent survey from Consumer Reports showed that 43 percent of consumers have delayed getting dental care due to it costing too much money.

One-third of consumers noted they are not brushing and flossing when they need to and another 17 percent of those polled said they had to delay a check-up that was strictly for health reasons, the report noted. Another 23 percent noted that their insurance didn't cover the work they needed done, and approximately the same amount exceeded their plan's maximum limit.

"Consumers worry about pain when it comes to the dentist, but the financial burden of yet another medical expense is the greatest concern of all," said Nancy Metcalf, senior program editor, Consumer Reports. "It's worrisome that so many people are putting off dental care due to cost constraints."

Consumers who do not think their health insurance plan will cover a procedure, or won't do enough to make it worthwhile, may want to compare health insurance quotes to find something that covers a larger range of dental procedures.

The federal government will be adding an extra fee to consumer health insurance plans in 2012 in order to pay for healthcare research laid out in the healthcare reform bill, according to The Associated Press.

Research will center around whether new, brand name drugs are more useful to consumers to treat illnesses than the generic equivalent. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute will lead the research, according to the source. The organization was created by the federal government and will be partially sponsored by it.

"The more concerning thing is not the institute itself, but how the findings will be used in other areas," Kathryn Nix, a policy analyst for the Heritage Foundation, told the source. "Will they be used to make coverage determinations?"

In total, each fee will be $1 per person, according to the news source. While the federal government may not begin collecting immediately, those with insurance will still owe the funds.

Consumers who are worried about increased health insurance fees may want to examine affordable health insurance quotes to reduce their overall costs, as it may be possible to lock in a manageable rate before further healthcare reforms are implemented.

The Public Health Institute recently released a report which showed that nearly one-quarter of California women were without proper health insurance by in 2009.

The report found that in the Golden State, 21 percent of all non-elderly women were uninsured in 2007. This increased to the aforementioned figure in 2009. This means that during that year, more than two million women in the state lacked coverage for at least some part of that year.

"Clearly, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act is coming at a crucial time for California women," said Dr. Roberta Wyn, the brief's lead author and an affiliate of the University of California at Los Angeles Center for Health Policy Research. "These are challenging times, and it is important to move forward in expanding coverage and access."

Despite perception, there may very well be affordable health insurance rates for people in any position. In order to find these, it may be best to compare health insurance quotes to match a consumer up with a program that fits them.

A recent study from Deloitte found that many doctors are unsure that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will have a positive effect on the healthcare industry.

The study, "Physician Perspectives about Health Care Reform and the Future of the Medical Profession," found that more than seven in 10 doctors are concerned about the future of medicine, while close to 75 percent think costs will increase as a result of the bill. One-third of doctors think that the reform will improve current rifts in affordability.

"The data confirms that physicians are resistant to reform and are frustrated with the direction of the profession," said Dr. Paul Keckley, executive director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and lead author of the report. "Understanding the view of the physician is fundamental to any attempt to change the healthcare model - this is the person prescribing the medicine, ordering the test and performing the surgery."

Consumers who are concerned about the oncoming changes regarding healthcare reform may want to look for affordable health insurance quotes to lock into an attractive plan now.

A recent report from the American Telemedicine Association showed more Americans are beginning to use fee-capped managed care health insurance plans.

These type of health insurance plans are used by 73 million Americans, which equals approximately 25 percent of the population. This figure was only 58 million patients six years earlier, which equals a 26 percent rise, the report noted. This could encourage insurance providers to use telemedicine as a part of their insurance options.

"The trend is great news for all forms of telemedicine, especially for mHealth and other emerging technologies, which have created great interest but are rarely covered by insurers," said Jonathan Linkous, chief executive officer of the American Telemedicine Association. "This shift in the way healthcare is paid will put providers in driver's seat when it comes to choosing the best way to deliver healthcare and whether or not to use telemedicine."

Those who are unsatisfied with their own health insurance plan may want to look into one of these options. By comparing affordable health insurance quotes, Americans could find the product that is right for them.