Care guides
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Labs
As a Sidecar Health member, you can shop for your care; labs are no different and prices for labs vary widely. Shopping for labs presents a unique opportunity to keep the savings. Sidecar Health works differently versus traditional insur...
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Durable medical equipment (DME)
What is durable medical equipment (DME)? Medical equipment and supplies to treat an injury or illness that is ordered by a healthcare provider for everyday or extended use. Examples of DME may include oxygen equipment, wheelchairs, crutc...
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Mental health
Therapy can be accessed via in-person or telehealth visits. What is mental health treatment? Mental health treatment includes individual, family, and group therapy as well as medication management. Therapy helps with managing a variety...
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Medical imaging
As a Sidecar Health member, you can shop for your care; Imaging is no different and prices vary widely. Shopping for X-Rays, Ultrasounds, CT scans, Mammograms, and MRIs presents a unique opportunity to keep the savings. Sidecar Health wo...
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Office visits
What is a primary care provider vs. a specialist? Primary Care Providers (PCPs) are usually your first point of contact for a variety of healthcare needs. PCPs are trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions and ca...
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Urgent care
What is urgent care? Urgent care refers to care received at an urgent care center for treatment that requires immediate medical attention but is not considered an emergency. Common symptoms handled at an urgent care center include: Abdo...
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Telehealth
What is telehealth? Telehealth is a convenient and cost-effective alternative to in-person office visits. Telehealth care includes talking to your provider live via phone or video chat, often from the comfort of your own home. You can a...
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Colonoscopy
What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is an examination of the large intestine (colon) and rectum to look for swollen, irritated tissues, polyps, or cancer. The doctor may remove polyps or other abnormal tissues or collect tissue samples ...
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Maternity care
What is maternity care? Maternity care is the term used to describe the various healthcare services received during a pregnancy. These often include, but not limited to: Prenatal office visits – During your pregnancy, you will have seve...
