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The SingleCare Team ensures that all content on The Checkup, a blog by SingleCare, is medically accurate, evidence-based, and trustworthy. Our team works with a network of experienced freelance health writers and medical clinicians who provide expert review, fact-checking, and prescription guidance. Our pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, and veterinarians guarantee that the articles on our blog are educational and medically accurate.
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What is the Controlled Substances Act?
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) is a federal, U.S. drug policy, under…
Wellness
Tips for staying healthy during holiday travels
Visit friends and family without the unwanted guests ... germs
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7 ways to manage holiday stress
Tis the season to be jolly—but that can take a toll on your health and wallet. Use these strategies to manage stress.
Health Education
How supplements can interact with medications
Some medications come labeled “take with food.” You may have heard that…
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What is Usual, Customary & Reasonable (UCR)?
If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re not alone.…
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What is an HMO?
Knowing which health insurance plan to choose can be a tricky decision.…
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What is a health insurance premium?
A health insurance premium is a fee you pay, usually monthly, for…
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CEO Rick Bates in TechCrunch: ‘There won’t be an Uber fo...
SingleCare CEO Rick Bates was recently featured in TechCrunch, where he contributed…
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SingleCare CEO Rick Bates on why he started SingleCare
The state of healthcare in America is confusing, complex, and ever-changing. That's…
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SingleCare CEO Rick Bates in MedCityNews on healthcare needs
This week in MedCityNews SingleCare’s CEO Rick Bates discussed the obstacles that…
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What does ‘out-of-network’ mean?
You go for a routine appointment at a new doctor and—BAM! You’re…
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What is a ‘copay’?
Healthcare is a complex subject with terms that can seem like a…
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What is coinsurance?
Sometimes healthcare terms can seem like a whole different language. With words…
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4 signs you may have cyberchondria and how to overcome it
Have a headache? Feel a bit off-balance? Suffering from a run-of-the-mill stomachache?…
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9 most ridiculous ICD-10 codes that actually exist
The latest ICD-10 codes describe just about every possible kind of unfortunate…
Health Education
The link between physical and mental health
Physical and mental health are connected—your body’s fitness can affect your emotions, and vice versa. Poor physical…
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How healthy is your state?
Every year, the United Health Foundation ranks the nation’s physical, mental, and…
Health Education
What a well-woman exam is and why it is important
One of the most important things we can do to manage and…
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What your saliva says about your health
Your spit not only softens your food—emerging research suggests it can help…
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What is COBRA health insurance?
“COBRA” may evoke images of a dangerous snake, but it's actually a…
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Medicare vs. Medicaid: What are the differences?
Medicare and Medicaid are health insurance programs funded by the government. You may be eligible for one or both.