Healthcare Defined
When talking about health care or health insurance, it can feel like a different language. Here, we’ve explained some of the most confusing terms in simple, easy-to-understand language.
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Telehealth vs. telemedicine
Telehealth and telemedicine are often used interchangeably, but they're actually different terms
Jul. 27, 2021
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Who qualifies for Medicare Extra Help?
Medicare Extra Help helps lower your Medicare Part D costs. Find out if you qualify.
Updated on Apr. 4, 2024
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What is a PPO?
When it comes to health insurance, there’s no shortage of acronyms and…
May 8, 2020
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What exactly is a pandemic?
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and…
Updated on Jul. 21, 2020
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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
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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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What is open enrollment?
You can only enroll in certain health insurance once a year during this time—here’s what else you should know
Updated on Jan. 9, 2024
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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
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What is coinsurance?
Sometimes healthcare terms can seem like a whole different language. With words…
Jun. 7, 2016