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Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

When sudden illness or injury strikes, knowing whether to head to the emergency room or an urgent care clinic can make all the difference—both in terms of your health and your wallet. While both facilities provide immediate medical attention, they serve very different purposes and handle varying levels of injuries and illness.

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A Pearl From Medical School

A Country Doctor Writes

Before he ever got the test, he ended up in the emergency room with pneumonia. Because of the severity of his pneumonia, the hospital did a chest CT on him, so when he got the call about his appointment for the abdominal CT I had ordered, he told them he didn’t need it because he already had one.

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Follow Up Visits Boost Your Health while Saving You Time and Money

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 Follow Up Visits Boost Your Health while Saving You Time and Money The Hidden Benefits of Follow-Up Appointments: How a Simple Visit Can Boost Your Health and Save You Time and Money Navigating a recent hospitalization or emergency room visit can be.

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Patient Testimonial – Austin Ault

Logansport Memorial Hospital

For Austin Ault, he felt reassured during his time at Logansport Memorial, knowing that our dedicated team was alongside him every step of the way, including the Emergency Room , Medical/Surgical, Surgery , and Orthopedics. The next morning, I called to schedule my appointment.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. Factors such as insurance carriers, network, hospital system(s), plan structure, location, and demographics play crucial roles.

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Republican Megabill Will Mean Higher Health Costs for Many Americans

Physician's Weekly

That in turn would harm the finances of hospitals, nursing homes, and community health centers — which would have to absorb more of the cost of treating uninsured people — and may force them to reduce services and employees, as well as close facilities. Researchers from the Cecil G.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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