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A new way of getting healthcare is becoming common. Called telehealth or telemedicine, it lets people get healthcare without traveling. Telehealth uses electronic devices such as phones and computers to deliver healthcare services and clinical information across distances.
Your employer may offer more than one health plan, or you may be shopping for your own individual plan.
Doctors and insurers use standard codes for each medical service or supply. That helps them communicate about treatments and payments clearly.
A medical home is a type of doctor´s practice that uses a team to focus on the “whole person”. It is sometimes called a patient-centered medical home (PCMH).
NY State of Health is New York´s official online healthcare Marketplace. Individuals, families and small business owners in New York can use NY State of Health to compare health plans, and join the one that best meets their needs.
Are you planning a medical procedure that requires an overnight hospital stay? Do you want an idea of how much the stay will cost in your area?
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