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Why do we need Vitamin D?
Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is a well-known nutrient due to the body's unique ability to produce it when the skin is exposed to sunlight.

This essential nutrient plays a pivotal role in various bodily functions, ranging from maintaining healthy bones and preventi...
02.01.22 04:00 PM - Comment(s)
Preparing For Your Well Visit
Your annual well visit (also referred to as an annual physical, checkup, or exam) is covered at 100% by your health insurance provider. Seeing your doctor each year is a crucial piece of an effective preventive care routine.


Choose Your Primary Care Provider
It is important to choose a doctor you trus...
01.28.22 11:19 AM - Comment(s)
Healthcare Clinics

What is a Healthcare Clinic?

A Healthcare Clinic is an organized medical facility often affiliated with a hospital that offers diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive outpatient services. Healthcare clinics are a great care option for non-emergency, medical needs if you prefer an in-person visit over ...

01.21.22 10:30 AM - Comment(s)
Smart Strategies for Saving Money on Prescription Drugs

Prescription medications are a lifeline for millions of people, providing essential treatment for a wide range of health conditions. However, the rising cost of these medications can make them prohibitively expensive for many. If you're concerned about the impact of prescription drug costs on your b...

01.21.22 08:46 AM - Comment(s)
How to Stay Active as the Temperatures Drop
When cold winter weather moves in, you may feel tempted to stay cozy indoors or wrapped up in your favorite blanket on the couch. Rather than staying sedentary all winter, why not have some fun! Ice skating, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing are just a few activities you can only enjoy in the w...
01.18.22 08:29 PM - Comment(s)
Healthcare Claims

A healthcare claim is a request for payment that you or your doctor submit to your health insurance company after you receive care. A claim will contain unique medical codes that have been interpreted from the healthcare providers notes during your visit. Using these codes, the insurance carrier wil...

01.18.22 01:32 PM - Comment(s)
Telehealth

Telehealth (noun; the provision of healthcare remotely by means of telecommunications technology) now allows consumers to receive healthcare from wherever they are: the comfort of a Livingroom, at the office, or while traveling away from home. Seeing your provider in person can be difficult when you...

01.11.22 03:18 PM - Comment(s)
Prior Authorization

What is Prior Authorization?

Prior Authorization is an approval from your health insurer or plan stating that a health care service, treatment plan, prescription drug or durable medical equipment is medically necessary.

 

As an individual on your company’s benefit plan, it may be necessary for you...

01.11.22 11:47 AM - Comment(s)
Tips for Staying Healthy this Winter
It’s no secret that many of us are taking extra measures this fall to stay healthy. Whether you are a healthcare worker on the frontlines, a school teacher, or a parent working from home, staying illness-free this season ensures that you feel well and can continue to serve others.

There is no magic p...
01.04.22 08:37 PM - Comment(s)
Shopping for Healthcare

If a possible unknown medical bill in the mail from your healthcare visit stirs up more fear in you than the effects of untreated injury and illness, this article is for you. The Healthcare Price Transparency Rule, effective January 1, 2021, brings patients closer to knowing what care will...

12.14.21 12:13 PM - Comment(s)