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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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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Absolutely.

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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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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. Read on to see how you can navigate insurance or skip the headache entirely by joining with a Direct Primary Care membership to Plum Health. Is Ozempic (Semaglutide) Covered By Insurance? Interested in learning more?

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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare

Physician's Weekly

It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. Since she was still working, she thought her employer health insurance plan would cover her. This time, though, the insurance coverage wasn’t routine. The bills totaled more than $100,000.

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3 Ways AI Can Detect Vital Signs From Your Face

The Medical Futurist

It has already been adopted across healthcare institutions in Hong Kong as well as by multinational health insurer Bupa. “Traditional vital sign monitoring wearables are often costly and uncomfortable, leading to poor adherence,” said Chibo Tang , managing partner of Gobi Partners, a financial backer of the company.

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

Plum Health

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. 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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