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. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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. Many urgent care clinics now offer mental health services , including medication management for anxiety and depression, or help during a panic attack.

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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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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If you believe the evidence for efficacy to manage symptoms like neuropathic pain, how do you even start to think about recommending these products to patients? And you could say the same thing about insurance companies. Insurance companies will pay for a lot of drugs that have really not a whole lot of evidence at a lot of costs.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you are interested in learning more and meeting a community of folks interested in hospital-at-home, check out the hospital-at-home user group at hahusersgroup.org or some of these publications: Hospital-Level Care at Home for Acutely Ill Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Annals of Int Med.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

But that’s when his family began fighting another adversary: their health insurer, which decided the treatment was “not medically necessary,” according to insurance paperwork. Health insurers issue millions of denials every year. “They’re, like, not accountable to anyone.” Senate report.

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