Medicare Coverage: It Begins to Change ’Round Midnight

At NerdWallet, we adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners. Here’s how we make money. By Adria Gross Learn more about Adria on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor Imagine you go to the emergency room with chest pains, and […]

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Health Insurers Miss the Point on 'Empowerment'

By Linda Adler Learn more about Linda on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor I recently attended a conference where a panel of executives from the insurance industry talked about promising technologies that are just around the corner. They described tools that would enable their companies to more efficiently access patient data to better understand outcomes, while […]

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What to Know Before Using an Online Pharmacy

Online pharmacies can be a tempting option, especially if you’re hoping for some extra privacy or looking to save a little cash. But using them can have potential legal ramifications and could put your health at risk. Here’s what you need to know before buying prescription drugs online. There’s a trade-off for privacy Many people shop for drugs […]

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Patient Advocates: The Coach in Your Corner for Taking on the Health Care System

The doctor is recommending tests that do not seem necessary, the hospital charged you $20 for that Tylenol you took during your stay—and what can you do about it? Whether in the hospital or opening your bill afterward, it’s easy to feel helpless against the enormous health care industry. Luckily, there are passionate professionals whose […]

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