10 benefits of tracking your medical history
Guava Health draws on numerous public health sources to examine the many upsides to tracking your health care and history over time.
Have travel documentation at the ready
Many countries require certain immunizations before traveling. Travelers to certain countries require vaccines against malaria, for example. With the COVID-19 virus, vaccination requirements are all the more relevant and important, as some countries require vaccination to enter. Having a record of all your immunizations in one place can make travel planning easier and less chaotic.
Streamline insurance reimbursements
It can be complicated keeping track of insurance claims that have been submitted for reimbursement. Having a record of your medical visits and tests can serve as a repository for you to work off when submitting claims. You can easily track what you’ve submitted for reimbursement working off of a list of visits and procedures. You may also be required to submit documents from your doctor or visit to insurers, and having all these documents in one place will help simplify that process.
This story originally appeared on Guava Health and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.
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