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Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $6,000 Emergency Room Bill
Discover the real-life story of Oscar, who faced a surprise $6,000 medical bill after an ER visit. Learn about his struggle to understand and contest the charges, and explore his insights on the urgent need for transparent healthcare pricing. Get tips on self-paying for healthcare and find out how Solv's ClearPrice initiative is working to demystify healthcare costs.
Bringing Awareness to Urgent Care During Urgent Care Awareness Month
May is Urgent Care Awareness Month. Have you found yourself at an urgent care in the past year? If so, you aren’t alone. Urgent care is a vital and growing component of the health care landscape and we teamed up with the Urgent Care Association to understand the importance of Urgent Care and bring more awareness for this great health care resource.
What to Do if You Get a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
​They can burn, cause multiple trips to the bathroom, and even smell funky. Urinary Tract Infections - UTIs for short - are super annoying, but they are also super common. Here's what to do when you get one, and how to prevent them.
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.
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.
The New COVID-19 Pills: How do they work and where can you get them?
Solv explains the latest on the new COVID-19 pills and dives into the following questions: How do the COVID-19 pills work? Do they work against the Omicron variant? Are they safe? Are they approved for children? How and where can you get the pills? When should you take them?
5 Unexpected Halloween Allergies
On All Hallows Eve the pumpkins, goblins, ghouls and ghosts appear on the streets, dressed in their very best costumes eager to speak the words: "Trick or Treat." However, parents should be aware of these five unexpected Halloween allergens and what to do if a child is affected.
From Apple Picking to Preserving: 4 Safety Tips for Fall Treats
Fall is the time for pumpkin and apple picking, and trick or treating. As well, many people start freezing or preserving the fruits they pick. These four safety tips for fall treats will help you avoid harmful bacteria. They will also help you to stay healthy while preserving fruit, and teach you how too many sugary treats can be harmful to diabetics.
7 Bright Ideas for Trick or Treating Safety
Jack-o-lanterns and trick or treating go together every Halloween but parents and kids also need to pay attention to safety. Here are seven sound tips to keep costumes bright as well as ways to keep the entire evening well-lit.
6 Halloween Tricks and How to Treat Them
Halloween is approaching and kids everywhere are ready to put on their best costume and walk their neighborhoods to say those favorite words: "trick or treat." As fun as Halloween is, there are some issues parents and kids should know about. Follow these six tips for a safe Halloween.