Medical Insurance
Links to your health insurance website with important programs, resources and phone numbers
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental of Minnesota
Delta Dental offers individual and group-sponsored dental plans, covering 34.5 million enrollees nationwide.
Health Savings Accounts
HRA, HSA and FSA vendors’ information
Employee Assistance Programs
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a voluntary, work-based program that offers free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees who have personal and/or work-related problems.
Wellness
Support in making healthier lifestyle choices
ShareCare
Sharecare is a unique digital solution that helps you manage all of your health from your smartphone or computer.
Omada
Omada is an online program that inspires healthy habits you can stick with long-term.
Find a Doctor
Powerful search tools that allow you to search by location, specialty or ailment and make finding the right doctor quick and easy. Also, check your insurance carrier’s website to verify your doctor is in-network, which means they are part of your health plan’s approved list of providers with which it has negotiated a discount.
Vitals
Find the best doctor based on reviews from patients like you. Vitals provides the tools you need to educate yourself and find better health care.
US News Doctor Finder
http://health.usnews.com/doctors
Free, searchable online directory of U.S. physicians that’s designed to help consumers make informed decisions in their choice of doctors.
Healthgrades
Information you need to make more informed decisions, including information about doctor’s experience, patient satisfaction and hospital quality.
Telemedicine
Get care 24/7/365 via telephone, online surveys, live video or mobile apps for common symptoms such as allergies, cough, cold, flu, rashes, bronchitis, sinus infections, fever, sore throat, vomiting and many more conditions, from anywhere you are – home, office or away.
Virtuwell
Availability | 24/7/365 |
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Service area | 12 states |
Cost | $45 |
Providers | Nurse Practitioners |
Communication | Online interview, no video or phone consult |
Amwell
Availability | 24/7/365 |
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Service area | most states |
Cost | Varies |
Providers | Board Certified Physicians Therapists Nutritionists |
Communication | Phone or Video Consultations |
Doctor on Demand
https://www.doctorondemand.com
Availability | 24/7/365 |
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Service area | most states |
Cost | Varies |
Providers | Board Certified Physicians Psychiatrists Psychologists Pediatricians Urgent Care |
Communication | Video Consultations |
Symptom Checker
This tool type provides possible diagnoses for your symptoms.
WebMD
Allows you to save your symptoms, get detailed health information, and even print out a report for your doctor.
Find a Hospital
You have a 1 in 25 chance of leaving the hospital with a new infection. Use these tools to find a hospital doing better on patient safety, such as how safe they keep their patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections.
Hospital Safety Grade
http://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org
Letter grade assigned that represents a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors.
Prescription Cost and Safety
Price comparisons, money saving coupons, and drug interaction checker
Drug Interaction Checker
Drug to drug interactions can decrease how well your medications work, may increase minor or serious unexpected side effects, or even increase the blood level and possible toxicity of a certain drug. This tool will help you understand the possible outcome before you take your medications.
GoodRx
Drug prices vary wildly between pharmacies. This tool finds the lowest prices and discounts by collecting and comparing prices for every FDA approved prescription drug and finds discount coupons to use at over 70,000 pharmacies
Medicine Assistance Tool
Tell them what medicines you take to be matched with patient assistance programs for which you may be eligible.
Canadian Med Store
http://www.drugstoreunlimited.com
They are not a pharmacy but a US company whose goal is to help consumers find the best price on their prescription medication. They work with a number of licensed US and international pharmacies to deliver safe, affordable medication directly to you. If you want to find a cheaper alternative to your prescription cost, check them out.
Blue Sky Drugs
BlueSkyDrugs.com is a leading online generic pharmacy which provides generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications to customers around the world. By purchasing generic medications through their online pharmacy, you can save hundreds of dollars each year. Your generic medications will be delivered safely and securely to your home.
Health Cost Comparisons
Medical procedure costs can vary by over 400%. Find out what you should expect to pay for healthcare services in your area.
Healthcare Bluebook
https://healthcarebluebook.com
Find data on health care costs and quality on national, state and local levels. Learn more about your procedure, treatment or test.
Expert Second Opinion
Research has shown that between 20% and 60% of patients have a change of diagnosis or treatment plan after their second opinion. A second opinion is a complete evaluation of your medical history, your diagnosis, and your treatment plan by a medical specialist. The following organizations perform expert second opinions and then either confirm your diagnosis and treatment or recommend an alternate diagnosis and/or treatment plan.
My Consult Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
Following a thorough review of your medical records and diagnostic tests, the physician specialists at Cleveland Clinic will render a second opinion that can be shared with your doctor.
Second Opinions
https://www.secondopinions.com
Just request a consultation and their experts will take care of the rest. You’ll have an accurate and reliable second medical opinion, you’ll not waste any time getting it, and you’ll be amazed at how little it will cost.
PinnacleCare
https://www.pinnaclecare.com/support
PinnacleCare will quarterback the healthcare needs of you and your family when you are facing a major medical issue – reducing potential delays and costs from inappropriate care and unnecessary procedures that could slow down your progress.
HealthiestYou (Best Doctors)
If you’re dealing with a difficult diagnosis or questioning a
treatment plan, you need to be sure. Have your medical case
reviewed for free by a leading expert and get a second opinion
on conditions like cancer, orthopedic problems, digestive
system issues, chronic illnesses, and more.
Bill Review and Negotiation
These services will ensure you pay a fair and accurate fee for the care received.
Medical Cost Advocate
http://www.medicalcostadvocate.com
Reduce medical bills either before or after services are performed by validating billing accuracy and negotiating lower prices on those bills.
Resolve
Resolve audits, reviews and negotiates medical bills to identify errors and problems such as:
- Balance billing
- Insurance claims denials
- Billing and coding errors
- Price gouging and price based negotiation
- Financial aid opportunities
Questioning Your Treatment
Do you need this treatment, procedure or test?
Choosing Wisely
https://www.choosingwisely.org/
Choosing Wisely helps patients identify and discuss common tests and procedures that may not be necessary. It provides great information on what to question and why to question when it comes to your treatment plan.