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Are Urgent Care Centers Expensive?

Are Urgent Care Centers Expensive?

Many people worry that urgent care centers might be more expensive than emergency rooms or traditional medical care. However, this is simply not the case. Here is a brief rundown of the expenses patients will face in all three settings.

How Much Does Telemedicine Cost Without Insurance?

How Much Does Telemedicine Cost Without Insurance?

Explore the benefits of telemedicine, a cost-effective and convenient healthcare solution that has seen a significant rise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about its uses, cost factors, and when it's most appropriate to use. Uncover how telemedicine can save you time and money, especially if you're without health insurance.

Is Urgent Care Covered by Medicare?

Is Urgent Care Covered by Medicare?

If you are in need of urgent medical care, you might wonder if urgent care centers accept your insurance. In the case of Medicare, this issue can be a little tricky. Here are the basic facts about urgent care centers and Medicare.

What is Price Transparency? A consumer’s guide to healthcare costs

What is Price Transparency? A consumer’s guide to healthcare costs

Learn how new federal laws requiring cost transparency in healthcare impact you as a consumer and how you can better shop for healthcare services and providers you need.

Freestanding ERs vs. Urgent Care: Big Difference Is Your Medical Bill

Freestanding ERs vs. Urgent Care: Big Difference Is Your Medical Bill

Freestanding ERs have become more popular and are often confused for urgent clinics. Unfortunately, this mistake can end up costing individuals up to 10x more when they receive their medical bill.

Meet the new Solv app

Meet the new Solv app

COVID has changed the way you and your family get healthcare. You've told us that you want both in-person and virtual options all in one place, so it's easy to talk to a doctor, anytime you want. That's why we're launching the new Solv app–and we’ve made some big changes. Now both video visits and no-wait office visits can be scheduled in as few as two taps. And, we've added COVID testing support so you can stay safe, book a test and avoid a long wait. We'll even show you locations that offer rapid testing and will get you results quickly.This new update is making it easier than ever for you to keep track of all of your family’s healthcare needs and preferences all in one place.

What to expect from your first telemed visit

What to expect from your first telemed visit

If you think you're not feeling great, sometimes the last thing you want to do is to go to a doctor's office and have to wait (and worry) for who-knows-how-long to see a doctor. But you don't have to. Telemedicine is a great alternative that will get you the answers you need, so you can start feeling better as soon as possible. If you’ve never had a virtual doctor’s visit before, here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect.

How Does Health Insurance Work in the United States?

How Does Health Insurance Work in the United States?

Over 90% of Americans have a health insurance plan to help cover the expense of healthcare, but most people aren’t taught a lot about how insurance really works. Knowing exactly how something works gives you a lot of power, so you can see when you’re getting the best deal–or not. You’re used to making informed decisions about what you buy–everything from your car, to your cell phone, to your meals–why should health insurance be the exception to that rule?

How to Organize Your Family's Healthcare for 2020

How to Organize Your Family's Healthcare for 2020

If you want to play a more active role in managing your healthcare (and your family’s), being up-to-date on your medical history is critical. From knowing which routine doctor’s appointments to schedule to spotting potential health risks early on, having documented and easily accessible records for you and your partner and your children will give you more power over the care you receive and the cost associated with it. In this guide, we’re getting real on everything you need to know to get–and stay–on top of your family’s healthcare for 2020.

How Can I Get Health Insurance If I Missed Open Enrollment?

How Can I Get Health Insurance If I Missed Open Enrollment?

Did you miss open enrollment? Did you just Google ‘open enrollment’? You’re not alone. According to a 2019 survey by Get America Covered, a nonprofit group that helps people enroll in health coverage, a whopping 95% of uninsured Americans have no idea when open enrollment takes place.

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