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September 03, 2014
The Urge to Merge
The Capital Region is booming with multi-specialty health care complexes that are ready and waiting to meet all your health care needs. For example, if you hop on the Northway, you’ll find two new 24-hour urgent care centers that can handle dozens of medical emergencies.
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July 31, 2014
Understanding Your Health Insurance, Part I
When it comes to health insurance, we’re fortunate to have a variety of choices that enable us to select the plan that is best for our families and us. So, how do you make that choice? The first step is to understand health plans and how to use them.
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May 30, 2014
Understanding Electronic Health Records
What are Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Health Records? Every time you visit the doctor or a hospital, notes are made in your patient chart — everything from the way you present to the doctor or nurse to what your diagnosis is and what prescriptions were written. We have all been asked to complete a…
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May 29, 2014
Decoding your Rx Benefits
Prescription medications can have a big impact on your health – and on your wallet. That’s why it’s so important to understand how your prescription drug coverage works – which drugs are covered, how much they cost, and how it all works. We can guide you through it.
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April 21, 2014
Urgent Care vs. ER: How Do You Choose?
It’s important to know when and where to go for care. If a health concern arises after hours and you cannot wait until your physician is available, an urgent care center may be the best choice. Without doubt, the ER is appropriate when immediate medical treatment is needed for a serious accident or emergency. If…
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April 18, 2014
Tips for Increasing Wellness in your Workplace
Employers are becoming more and more conscious of the fact that a crucial part of a company’s success is its employees’ overall wellness. Healthy employees will be more productive, take fewer sick days, and likely have a more positive outlook on their lives and jobs. Certainly, from a human resources perspective, most employers love to…
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