Here’s How Contact Tracing Works
This labor-intensive process is one of our best tools for combatting epidemics.
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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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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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Is It OK to Put Off Routine Care for a Few Months?
What to do if your checkup, ob-gyn exam or teeth cleaning was canceled because of the coronavirus.
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6 Questions About Face Masks, Answered
How to properly wear, clean and handle a cloth mask, according to infectious disease experts.
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