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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. I once had a patient with an asthma attack come into urgent care. Waiting days for a primary care appointment isn’t an option, and going to the ER seems excessive.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

I was at an ophthalmology appointment a while back and I was checking in and there was a receptionist, her name was Rosie. Our patients stay with us for just a really long time and longer than any other health insurance. And it’s this idea of your doctor, your health care organization is thinking about you all the time, 7 by 24.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Their success is understandable : they offer a fast and easy method to check any skin conditions, typically for a fraction of the cost of a traditional healthcare appointment. Self-surveillance solutions, disease guides, educational apps as well as telehealth platforms appeared naturally in dermatology in the past decade.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or another long-term condition, your primary care doctor will help you create a plan to manage it effectively. Insurance Coverage: Check if the doctor is in-network with your insurance provider to avoid unexpected costs.