Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Misconception #1: DPC Adds Extra Costs to Existing Health Insurance The fact is, for employers operating self-funded programs, the DPC investment redirects claims costs. Overall, DPC replaces insurance-based, FFS products with a patient-centric, relationship-driven model of care where the interests align with the patient and employer.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Patients with Chronic Conditions Those with chronic conditions often require more frequent visits, follow-ups, and adjustments to their care plans. How Concierge Medicine Works with Insurance Another misconception is that concierge medicine doesn’t work with insurance. In fact, many concierge practices do.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

Medical biller: Medical billers are responsible for submitting claims to patients’ insurance providers, and following up to ensure the practice receives payment. Authorization specialist: Authorization specialists are responsible for getting pre-authorizations from patients’ insurance providers to ensure upcoming services are covered.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Ongoing Monitoring: When it comes to chronic conditions like diabetes or growth hormone deficiencies, regular check-ins are essential. If you don’t have full coverage, private insurance might help with costs. Virtual care makes it easier to keep tabs on your child’s health, ensuring they stay on track.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Alternating Between Cash and Insurance According to the government’s expert, patients paying for prescriptions with insurance and for others with cash is a red flag for those paid with cash. paid for some medications with insurance while paying for other controlled medications in cash, and Patient M.W. Patient J.C.’s

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: This study utilized the DeSC database, which includes health insurance claims data from multiple types of health insurers in Japan. Population Studied: The study population consisted of individuals aged 75 to 89 years who had two or more chronic conditions.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. What Is Preventive Care? Annual Physicals: Covered or Not?

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

In this blog, we’ll break down what preventive care involves, explore its relationship with short-term health insurance, and explain why it’s a critical part of staying healthy at any stage of life. Short-Term Health Insurance and Preventive Care Sometimes life throws curveballs—like job changes or waiting for a new insurance plan to kick in.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A good PCP is like a quarterback for your health, coordinating your care, referring you to specialists when necessary, and helping manage chronic conditions. Are you managing a chronic condition like diabetes or high blood pressure? You can filter by location, specialty, insurance accepted, and even patient reviews.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

And I’m using these personal sound amplification products, these PSAPs for young adults who are in their mid twenties, transitioning off of their parents’ insurance, or they’re going to college and they no longer qualify for Medicaid as a child, and they don’t have hearing aids anymore. Is that right?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Most insurance plans cover preventive care visits at 100% with no copay or deductible, recognizing the substantial value these appointments provide in preventing more serious and costly health issues. The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to cover a wide range of preventive services without patient cost-sharing.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health. Insurance Coverage: Check if the doctor is in-network with your insurance provider to avoid unexpected costs.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 2, 2024

These facilities offer a wide range of medical services, from treating minor injuries to managing chronic conditions, without the long wait times and hefty price tag of an emergency room. Cost and Insurance: Check the center's fees and insurance coverage. That's where urgent care centers come in handy.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether it’s ensuring children receive the right vaccinations and developmental checkups or helping seniors manage chronic conditions like arthritis, this clinic offers services for everyone. Adult care: Health screenings, routine check-ups, and care for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

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GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Today we largely focus on reasons for caution, including: We know almost nothing about psychedelics in older adults – only about 1% of patients in published trials were older adults, much less older adults with multiple chronic conditions, multiple medications, and frailty.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

It was designed to really balance what Medicaid at the time was to provide nursing homes and Medicare is obviously health insurance. I think it’s a little known fact that the Older Americans Act, which is kind of our mothership, was passed at the same time as Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Acute care is called acute care for a reason.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 1, 2024

So it’s like we’ve all this evidence for the prevention of x, y and z chronic condition because that’s easier to kind of deal with. But if your patient is not able to do those things, I wouldn’t say don’t have insurer. And so all of, a lot of the research is very preventive.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

You come over to the clinic, you go to the hospital, you provide service, and the insurance and you negotiate how much you’re going to get paid. That never happens in CMS and other health insurance. And those people have a higher, not just dementia, but other multiple chronic conditions. Diane: Huge. And guess what?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Implementing Preventive Care in Your Life Understanding examples of preventive care is only valuable if you actually implement these practices.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In that clinical experience, we saw a lot of older adults who would develop acute illness, often exacerbations of their chronic conditions. What is it about my insurance, that does not cover me staying in this hospital?” And it was not uncommon for them to, absolutely, refuse to go to the hospital.

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