There’s no shortage of options for patients who are sick after hours or on weekends and don’t need to go to the ER: urgent care centers, retail clinics, even virtual visits through telemedicine. But what will you get from each of them? How do you decide where to go? Here’s some advice.
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How to manage a high-deductible health plan
High-deductible health plans, which are increasingly common, don’t just require people to pay more when they get care; they also leave people with more to understand, from figuring out how much care costs to handling bills that aren’t always clear. Here are some tips from experts on how to manage a high-deductible plan. This story is the latest in a series on how to better navigate the health care system.
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Nine things all hospital patients should know
Patient safety experts say there are certain things all patients should know when they’re in the hospital. Here are a few.
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Want to know how much a medical procedure is going to cost? Experts say it’s not easy. But if you try, there are some things that you should know.
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6 things to consider when picking your health insurance
Buying health insurance? Here’s what you should consider.