How to Be a Patient During a Pandemic
Best practices to follow at your next in-person appointment.
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Deborah Lynn Blumberg
Deborah Lynn Blumberg is a Houston-based freelance writer specializing in health and wellness and business and finance. Previously a reporter for Dow Jones/The Wall Street Journal, she's also written for publications including Barron’s, The Christian Science Monitor and Newsday.
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What to Do When Your Doctor’s Booked
When you need an appointment ASAP, there are strategies you can use to get care sooner rather than later.
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What Happens When the ICU Fills Up
Here’s what to expect if you or a loved one needs care at a hospital whose ICU is at capacity.
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Here’s How Contact Tracing Works
This labor-intensive process is one of our best tools for combatting epidemics.
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Doctor’s Appointments Are Going to Be a Little Different Now
At your next in-person visit, you probably won't see magazines in the waiting room. In fact, you may not see the waiting room at all.
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New Rules Make It Easier to Spend FSA and HSA Money
Among other things, tampons are now considered an 'eligible medical expense.'
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What to Expect When You Donate Plasma
If you've had COVID-19 and recovered, donating plasma is an easy way to do some good. Here's what to know.
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How Does Insurance Work for Video Visits?
To encourage patients with nonurgent health issues to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, insurers have greatly expanded telehealth coverage.
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