Do you know the difference between a POS and a PPO? They aren't airport codes or lines on an eye chart -- they're actually types of healthcare plans. Modern healthcare follows its own rules and speaks its own language. With a little preparation, you'll be ready to navigate the healthcare maze and find a plan that's right for you. What are the different kinds of healthcare plans? Here's a rundown...

• Chris Woolston, M.S.
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• March 11, 2013
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• • Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield Insurance: HMOs Insurance: Misc. Insurance: PPOs Safety &, Public Health: Misc.

In the old days, you might visit the same doctor your whole life. Most likely, you had complete trust in his or her judgment, from diagnosing your symptoms to recommending medicines or treatments. You'd get friendly phone calls to follow-up on your progress or schedule routine checkups. And you'd know your local pharmacists by name. These days, it's a whole new world. We move around more, jobs ar...

• Chris Woolston
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• March 11, 2013
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• • Health Biz: Misc. Health Costs Insurance: HMOs Insurance: Medicaid Insurance: Medicare Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance Insurance: Misc. Safety &, Public Health