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Telehealth Rollbacks Leave Patients Stranded

The Direct Doctors Difference

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies and state & federal regulators really reduced the requirements surrounding telehealth. At Direct Doctors (and at other DPC practice s across the country), we have provided remote care before, during , and certainly will continue to do so after the pandemic is over.

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

Plum Health

Here are some examples of issues that urgent care is perfect for: Minor burns or cuts that might need stitches Sprains and strains Mild asthma attacks Ear infections Fevers Skin rashes Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Colds and flu For most of these situations, urgent care is a faster and less expensive option than the ER.

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

Permanente Medicine

” “Whether you’re the call center agent, the receptionist, [or] the lab tech, you participate and you provide the input into innovation,” said Dr. Nguyen. The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with more than 8,800 physicians providing care for over 4.8

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Join me as I scope out the nuances of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis and provide practical insights for clinicians in the emergency setting. Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. Current controversies and updates in pharmacological treatments.

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An Arm and a Leg: The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part I

Physician's Weekly

In this first installment of a two-part series, “An Arm and a Leg” shares lessons from Bob’s experience navigating a maze of pharmacies and insurance companies to get his daughter the medicine she needs. A few days later, he had a massive asthma attack. He’d have to pay more than 500 dollars.

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

Plum Health

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician.

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Long-lasting HIV prevention shot headed toward approval

Medical Xpress

Many people still face stigma or lack insurance coverage, which can limit access. Most current PrEP users have commercial insurance, but Medicaid will be key for expanding access to lower-income communities. The content is provided for information purposes only. Gilead says reaching underserved groups is a top goal.