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Pointers With Portela: Understanding Health Insurance
Author(s)Dustin Portela, DO
In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews medical health insurance on his podcast.
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Some of the questions Portela covers are:
- What your health insurance plan covers
- How to choose the right plan for your needs
- How to navigate the billing process
- How to advocate for yourself with insurance companies
Opinions expressed are that of Portela and do not express the views or opinions of Dermatology Times®.
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