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Medicare vs Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Written by Juhi Modi | Jun 21, 2023
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

There is often a lot of confusion between Medicare vs Medicaid in regard to eligibility, coverage, and health care costs. Learn the key differences between Medicaid and Medicare.

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How to Get Health Insurance Without a Job

Written by Juhi Modi | May 16, 2023
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

Almost half of the US population has an employer-sponsored health insurance plan to access medical services. But what what options do you have if you lose coverage because you are unemployed?

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What is a Deductible? A Health Care Guide

Written by Juhi Modi | May 16, 2023
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

It's important to understand the terms used in your health insurance plan. One of those terms is "deductibles." Learn more about how health insurance deductibles work and what they mean for you.

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Nonprofit vs. For-Profit Hospitals: What’s the Difference?

Written by Juhi Modi | Mar 21, 2023
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

All hospitals operate in a tightly regulated framework. However, there are key differences between for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals.

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Tips on How to Get Cheaper Prescriptions

Written by Juhi Modi | Mar 21, 2023
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

On average, a person in the US spends over $1,000 a year on prescription medications, higher than any comparable nation. But there are ways to save money on prescriptions.

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Everything You Need to Know About Allergy Shots

Written by Juhi Modi | Feb 24, 2023
Medically reviewed by Andres Maldonado, M.D.

Suffering from allergies and can't get relief from allergy medicines? Allergy shots can be an effective alternative.

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Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Enrollment

Written by Juhi Modi | Sep 29, 2022
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

While Medicare helps with the cost of health care, it does not cover all medical expenses. You also have choices in the type of Medicare coverage you get.

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Why an HSA is a Good Idea

Written by Juhi Modi | Sep 28, 2022
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

A health savings account (HSA) has many advantages. The key one is that it helps you save money to pay for out-of-pocket costs on future medical expenses.

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Will Your Insurance Cover Your Vitamins?

Written by Juhi Modi | Aug 30, 2022

Americans spent $35 billion on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs in 2018. Some of these medications treat symptoms, and some are believed to prevent illnesses.

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Can’t Wait for Insurance Pre-Authorization? BuzzRx Can Help

Written by Juhi Modi | May 16, 2022

Learn how a free BuzzRx drug discount card can help you save up to 80% at participating pharmacies if you’re paying cash prices for your prescriptions.

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Choosing Health Insurance: HDHP vs. PPO

Written by Juhi Modi | Feb 7, 2022
Medically reviewed by Melissa Marsocci, MHSA

HDHP vs. PPO is a critical decision that will affect your monthly premiums, healthcare costs, and access to medical care in the coming year.

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How COVID-19 Will Reshape Health Care and the World

Written by Matthew Herfield, BuzzRx Chairman & CEO | May 28, 2021

As the vaccinations roll out and the masks come off, it’s important to think about our “new normal” and how we can contribute to making our future more robust and sustainable for humanity.

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