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PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
Are Unpaid Bills Making You Put Off Care?
Medical debt is the top source of debt collections. One in seven people say they've been denied healthcare because of their debt. Here's what you can do.
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PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
The Primary Care Doctor Shortage
How will you get basic healthcare with the growing shortage of primary care doctors in America? One way is getting to know your local nurse practitioner.
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PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
You Might Be Seeing a Nurse for Primary Care
It may be getting harder to find a primary care doctor in some areas of America, but clinicians who aren’t physicians can deal with many everyday health problems.
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PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
What Is a Well-Care Visit?
Have you ever wondered why you need a well-care visit or how often you should see your doctor to check on your health? Here's why and when you might need one.
Employers Can Help You Get Primary Care
U.S. employers are offering primary care and more mental health benefits to help their employees stay healthy and productive. Here’s what you should know.
Will More Medical Care Come to Rural Areas?
Many rural people live dangerously far from a hospital, while many rural hospitals are closing. Congress has acted to fill the gaps. Will they help?
Bringing Physicians to Rural Areas
To keep up with the growing gap in primary healthcare in rural areas, medical schools are emphasizing rural training programs for their students. Learn more here.
Is Your Pharmacy Closing?
Rural residents have coped with shortages of doctors. They may now have more trouble getting medication from their local pharmacy. Here's what you should know.
What Is Concierge Medicine?
Getting personalized, same-day care from a doctor isn’t just for the “rich.” Here's what you should know about the healthcare practice called concierge medicine.
You Don’t Need a Yearly Physical
While growing evidence suggests that you may not need an annual physical exam if you are healthy, seeing a doctor every couple of years is still a good idea.