Why Patients Travel a Long Distance for Care

The decision for a patient to travel hours away for their medical care is a highly personal decision or a matter of necessity, especially if...

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After Surgery, Do Patients Have Out-of-Pocket Costs for Follow-Up Visits?

Assuming a patient has insurance, the answer is generally no for a certain period of time... For a period of time after surgery, insurance s...

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Financial Issues with Emergency Room Specialist Care

Imagine this scenario... A young child is playing in the yard when her pet dog bites her face. Bleeding, the child is rushed to the emergenc...

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