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Health Insurance FAQ's
Should I use emergency or urgent care? Choosing the right health setting - Primary Care Physician, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room
Primary Care Physician: When you or a loved one is hurt, you want the best care. Your doctor knows you and your health history. He or she can access your medical records. And, he or she can provide you follow-up care or refer you to specialists. If it's not urgent, it's usually best to go to your own doctor's office.
Urgent Care: Sometimes, you may need care fast. But, your Primary Care Physician may be unavailable. You may want to try an urgent care center. They can treat many minor ailments. Chances are you won't have to wait as long as at the ER. You may pay less, too.
Urgent care center can help with:
- Sprains
- Strains
- Minor broken bones (example: finger)
- Minor infections
- Small cuts
- Sore throats
- Rashes
Emergency Rooms: In most cases, life threating injuries will go to E.R. In an emergency, you may go to the emergency room, but this may not be the best choice. At the ER, true emergencies are treated first. Other cases must wait-sometimes for hours. And, it may cost you more in the end.
Go to the ER for:
- Heavy bleeding
- Large open wounds
- Sudden change in vision
- Chest pain
- Severe head injury
- Major broken bones
Did you know your teeth can affect your medical condition?
Preventing gum disease may help lower healthcare costs. Preventing periodontal (gum) diseases may lead to significant savings not only on dental costs but also on medical costs, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. Periodontal diseases have been linked to health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Researchers examined the effect of periodontal diseases on medical and dental costs in patients aged 40 – 59 over 3.5 years. Those with severe periodontal disease had healthcare costs 21% higher than those with no periodontal disease. Preventing periodontal disease is important to maintain overall health and manage healthcare costs. Brush and floss daily, and have dental checkups twice a year. If needed, simple, nonsurgical techniques can treat the disease early and help restore oral health.