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The SingleCare Team ensures that all content on The Checkup, a blog by SingleCare, is medically accurate, evidence-based, and trustworthy. Our team works with a network of experienced freelance health writers and medical clinicians who provide expert review, fact-checking, and prescription guidance. Our pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, and veterinarians guarantee that the articles on our blog are educational and medically accurate.
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What is the Controlled Substances Act?
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a federal, U.S. drug policy, under…
Updated on Jul. 17, 2020
Wellness
Tips for staying healthy during holiday travels
Visit friends and family without the unwanted guests ... germs
Updated on Nov. 18, 2022
Wellness
7 ways to manage holiday stress
Tis the season to be jolly—but that can take a toll on your health and wallet. Use these strategies to manage stress.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2022
Health Education
How supplements can interact with medications
Some medications come labeled “take with food.” You may have heard that…
Updated on Jul. 17, 2020
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What is Usual, Customary & Reasonable (UCR)?
If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re not alone.…
Updated on Jul. 31, 2020
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What is an HMO?
Knowing which health insurance plan to choose can be a tricky decision.…
Updated on Jul. 31, 2020
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What is a health insurance premium?
A health insurance premium is a fee you pay, usually monthly, for…
Updated on Jul. 31, 2020
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CEO Rick Bates in TechCrunch: ‘There won’t be an Uber fo...
SingleCare CEO Rick Bates was recently featured in TechCrunch, where he contributed…
Aug. 8, 2016
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SingleCare CEO Rick Bates on why he started SingleCare
The state of healthcare in America is confusing, complex, and ever-changing. That's…
Jul. 27, 2016
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SingleCare CEO Rick Bates in MedCityNews on healthcare needs
This week in MedCityNews SingleCare’s CEO Rick Bates discussed the obstacles that…
Jul. 15, 2016
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What does ‘out-of-network’ mean?
You go for a routine appointment at a new doctor and—BAM! You’re…
Updated on Jul. 6, 2020