In brief: A growing trend is happening where uninsured and under-insured people in America turn to daily deals sites to get coupons for health care.
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Groupon, one of the most popular of the daily deals sites, occasionally has coupons from medical clinics and dentists and says that they are often some of the most popular, selling out fast.
The deals usually offer 50% off to consumers who purchase it through the site and present the coupon to the provider.
Another similar site, LivingSocial, has seen trends that are much the same. A recent posting for a dentist in New York there received overwhelming response and sold out within hours.
The sites often feature everything from Botox injections to spa treatements to Lasik eye surgery, dental cleanings and exams, and even health checkups including one ad for a Department of Transportation health check for professional drivers.
It's a growing trend that is helping some Americans who would otherwise not be able to afford coverage to get basic health care.
Photo credits: Groupon - Living Social logos
