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Churning out of insurance among patients with diabetes served in US Community Health Centers [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Health insurance instability may be particularly challenging for patients with diabetes who need regular chronic care management to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Preventive Services Covered by Health Insurance The Affordable Care Act requires most health insurance plans to cover preventive services without charging copayments or coinsurance. This level of prevention is crucial for conditions that benefit from early intervention.

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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

Cash practices are appearing and evolving to meet patients’ needs without the mandates of Medicare and the private insurance industry, but are in essence duplicating cost and effort because of Obamacare’s insurance mandate. The whole notion of Quality is arbitrary and paternalistic.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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How to Get Ozempic & GLP-1’s Covered by Insurance (or Save Big with Plum Health Direct Primary Care): The Ultimate Guide You Can’t Afford to Miss!

Plum Health

Managing diabetes—especially as you get older—can be challenging physically, emotionally, and financially. If you’re living with Type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard of Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide), Mounjaro or Zepbound (tirzepatide). Is Ozempic (Semaglutide) Covered By Insurance? Interested in learning more?

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Why Identifying and Managing Giant Cell Arteritis as an Emergency Is Crucial

Physician's Weekly

Once we do this and initiate glucocorticoid therapy and secure the diagnosis, now we start thinking about long-term management and how we can best serve these patients to maximize efficiency of these therapies and to minimize their toxicities. So let’s first talk about giant cell arthritis as a medical emergency.

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

Introduction: A doctor known as an endocrinologist looks after conditions related to hormones such as diabetes, thyroid disease and PCOS. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking a diagnosis, virtual consultations provide expert care without borders. Here is how you can get an appointment right away and securely.