Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Urgent Care for Mental Health: Immediate Help When You Need It Mental health is just as important as physical health, and urgent care centers are increasingly recognizing this. Even without insurance, urgent care centers often have more transparent and reasonable pricing. What is Urgent Care?

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Doctor On Demand

MARCH 31, 2023

The daily stress and anxiety we face in our lives play a major role in our physical health. Ask about the therapist’s fees and insurance : It’s important to know the therapist’s fees and whether they accept your insurance. That’s where using an online mental health provider might be a better option.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

Diagnostic delays, racial and ethnic health disparities, insurance barriers, and restricted access to appropriate treatments compound the emotional and physical burden of living with IBD. Not just because of the physical toll, but because I endured them in silence. The Rising Incidence of IBD in the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Affordable Care: The fixed monthly fee for direct primary care can be a more affordable option than traditional insurance plans. It's important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health. Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

Having not completed a residency program, my options were limited in hospital settings and other facilities run by insurance companies that require board certification, but I was lucky enough to find a physician owned and operated facility to work at. This would require relocating and I am not aware of how much it pays.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 27, 2021

Keeping your blood circulating with regular exercise or physical activity may alleviate some pain. Varicose veins are oftentimes covered by insurance whereas spider veins typically are not since they tend to be cosmetic only. Myth #2: Only women get varicose veins. People carrying extra weight may benefit from losing some weight.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

Health insurance covers only very short visits that are limited to 1-2 problems per visit, leaving little time for patients to be able to share all of the relevant information about longstanding symptoms. There are many factors that make it a challenge to get answers for unexplained symptoms.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions. Was there any mention about the impact that hearing loss has in communication or what we should do about it in clinical practice? I’m guessing not. COVID-19, masks, and hearing difficulty: Perspectives of healthcare providers. Alex: (Singing).

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You just got to take a good history and do a physical examination, especially when the symptoms are typical, like regurgitation, heartburn, or epigastric pain in an older child or adolescent. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination. Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

We debate the merits of use of CGM in the nursing home and other late life settings (Eric and I argue against CGM and lose). Ozempic is a new fancy med that, by the way, leads to weight loss among celebrities, resulting in shortages of the drug from people using it off-label for that purpose. Listen in to learn more! Nadine: I do. Good choice.

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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. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not? How long is a physical good for?

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Alex 00:33 And delighted to welcome Evie K a lmar, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc at UCSF. Evie, welcome to GeriPal.

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Mere Mortal MD

MAY 22, 2025

Patients will participate in physical therapy (PT) for sure, which may or may not include some time on a treadmill, if they can walk. If a patient has Medicare for insurance, they have a right to appeal their discharge. If they can’t, the focus is on becoming independent with transferring into and out of bed or a wheelchairs.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress can significantly impact physical health, and it’s vital for men to feel comfortable discussing these issues with their doctor. 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.

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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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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

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

Prescription naloxone has generally been covered by private health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D meaning that it has been available to many people for free or at a low price through their insurers. FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. launch would be in early 2024.

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. Eric: What’s the song? Emmy: I just forgot the name of the song… [laughter]. Alex: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen? I like that song.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first.

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Vida Family Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I want to make sure that everyone who needs my attention is able to be seen which means I physically can't see everyone. I do not stock these in the office, they are available at most retail pharmacies and grocery stores and are free with insurance. Flu and RSV and COVID, oh my!

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

Today’s podcast is part one of a two-part podcast where we spend a day at CMF, a medium security prison located about halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento, and the hospice unit housed inside its walls. Afterwards, we chat with the prison’s chaplain, Keith Knauf. And it’s an incredibly compelling place to work. Eric: Yeah. Alex: Yeah.

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Mere Mortal MD

MARCH 22, 2025

Nine months later, after lots of rest, sleeping in a recliner, physical therapy, and medications, his back miraculously healed without needing surgery. My husband is about ready to leave for his first electrician job here in Alaska. We’ve been here a year, and it has taken that long to get to this day. One step forward, two steps back.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

Factors such as a history of trauma (abuse, neglect, sexual assault, attachment trauma, etc), life stressors including serious physical or mental illness, and social influences that portray thinness as an ideal and promote dieting combine with an underlying genetic predisposition to contribute to development of an eating disorder.

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GeriPal

JUNE 6, 2024

Don Dizon, oncologist specializing in pelvic malignancies at Brown, suggests speaking in plain language, starting by normalizing sexual health issues, to paraphrase, “Many of my patients experience issues with intimacy and sexual health. Is that an issue for you? I’m happy to talk about it at any time.” Areej welc ome back to GeriPal. Ra ra ra ra.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Too many people do because it’s really hard to keep their loved ones at home for the cost, the enormous financial, mental and physical strain for the family. We’ll cover why the GUIDE model is important (hint – it all comes down to funding), how it was developed, what components will it include, and how it will be evaluated.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Annual Physical Examinations The comprehensive annual physical remains one of the cornerstone examples of preventive care services. Each plays a crucial role in a comprehensive approach to healthcare. Primary Prevention: Preventing Disease Before It Occurs Primary preventive care focuses on avoiding the development of disease entirely.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 19, 2025

Physician burnout describes a dangerous mix of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a loss of meaning in work. It’s now so common that more than half of all doctors report symptoms, with medical students , residents , and even senior clinicians feeling pushed to the brink. But is it really burnout—or something more serious? To be real.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In addition to discussing these outcomes, we also discuss: The history of the hospital-at-home movement. The practicalities of how it works including who are good candidates, where does it start (the ED?), what happens at home, do you need a caregiver, what happens if they need something like imaging? How is it financed and what comes next?

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Physicians News Digest

MARCH 31, 2025

Health Coverage Collateral Along with their jobs, many federal workers are losing their health insurance, leaving them ill equipped to seek care just as they and their families are facing a tidal wave of potential mental and physical health consequences. Even with insurance, many people wait weeks or months to receive care. “And

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