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Should patients bear more of the cost for ambulance rides?

Should patients be on the hook for ambulance rides for non-emergencies? It's not that simple, write Dr. Surafel Tsega and Dr. Harry Cho in JAMA.

Now drivers can hear ambulances no matter how loud their music is playing

If you’ve ever been startled by the sudden appearance of an ambulance while blasting music in your car, then you appreciate the value of a loud siren. Fortunately, your car is probably equipped already to receive warning signals on its audio system, thanks to a new solution developed by students in Sweden.

Why taking an ambulance is so expensive in the United States

It's an open secret in America that calling for an ambulance can be a financial gamble due to the likelihood of receiving a surprise bill. That's because there's no way for patients to know how much an ambulance will cost before they get inside the vehicle. Here's why ambulances are so expensive in the United States and what can be done to change it.

When To Take Your Child To Urgent Care

When To Take Your Child To Urgent CareAs a parent, you want to always do everything you can when your child is sick, but sometimes it’s hard to tell exactly how sick your child is, especially when they’re very young and can’t communicate what is bothering them. Urgent car

When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Go to an Urgent Care Center

There are almost 10,000 urgent care clinics in the United States--and that number just keeps growing. But they aren't always the best option when dealing with a

Dear Doctor: Does My Sports Injury Need to be Seen Right Away?

Here’s the first thing all adults and children should do after suffering an orthopedic injury.

Fewer Emergency Dept. Visits vs. Right Care at Right Time

From HealthLeaders: An increase in emergency room visits doesn’t mean a healthcare system is failing. Rather, policy makers are focused on the wrong thing, says the American College of Emerge…

When Veterans Should Use Urgent Care Centers vs. Emergency Departments

VA provides guidance when Veterans should go to an urgent care center instead of an emergency department for health care needs.

Deciding between urgent care, E.R.

If you don't have a primary care physician or the best insurance, you may come across this dilemma: when should you go to urgent care verses the emergency room?

What are the Benefits of Aluminum Fencing

Don’t count out aluminum fencing. Aluminum fencing can have incredible benefits for any type of project.

Aluminum Foil Hacks You Never Knew You Needed

Most of us just use foil to bake a potato or perhaps wrap up some leftovers. But it’s a big wide world of possibilities out there, and it’s time we broaden our horizons a bit.

How to Recycle Aluminum Foil

Here's the correct way to recycle aluminum foil, as well as some smart ways to reuse and repurpose it.

Here's why you wait in the ER

The ER is an overwhelming place — especially for patients.

Infographic: Emergency room overcrowding

When the ACA was enacted, ER visits were expected to decrease. Instead, the inverse is happening. How is your ER staff doing? Have ER communications been adapted?  

The Importance of Following Aluminum Repair Procedures

Aluminum is here to stay, and shops need to find a way to keep pace

Here's the RIGHT Way to Put Aluminum Foil in a Baking Dish