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Health Advice Not Job for ‘Influencers’

November 26th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

West Virginians are among millions of Americans choosing health care benefits during open enrollment, but content creators on social media are the ones being sought out for advice.  Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer with UnitedHealthcare, says as millions of Americans choose their health benefits during open enrollment, doing your homework using reliable sources is critical…

   

"This is an important decision for your health. It's also an important decision for your financial health, so you want to have enough time to compare the choices that you have available to you – to consider the benefits, the services, the upfront and out-of-pocket costs."