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Pointers With Portela: Understanding Health Insurance

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews medical health insurance on his podcast.

In his most recent podcast episode, "Understand Your Health Insurance or Lose More Money," Dustin Portela, DO, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon at Treasure Valley Dermatology in Boise, Idaho, answers FAQs on medical health insurance, deductibles, and more.

Some of the questions Portela covers are:

  • What your health insurance plan covers
  • How to choose the right plan for your needs
  • How to navigate the billing process
  • How to advocate for yourself with insurance companies

Opinions expressed are that of Portela and do not express the views or opinions of Dermatology Times®.

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