American Nurse

MAY 8, 2023

Takeaways: To help patients and their families make informed decisions about choosing health care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) publicly reports quality performance measures. Timeliness: Treatment is available without long delays.

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American Nurse

MARCH 13, 2024

A recent JAMA Network study found that sick people 85 and older were less likely than younger Medicare patients to get covid therapies like Paxlovid. In fact, the drug is still free for those who are uninsured or enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal health programs, including those for veterans. government 23.7

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Relias

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Direct support professionals (DSPs) typically receive low wages and have limited access to health insurance and other benefits. Individual states determine provider rates and must include these rates in their state’s Medicaid Plan, which is ultimately reviewed by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS).

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 26, 2023

On December 27, 2020, the United States Congress adopted the No Surprises Act (NSA) as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which has various provisions to assist in protecting customers against unexpected costs beginning January 1, 2022. The following course highlights the NSA and how it impacts healthcare.

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Nursing Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cheng , Monash University A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public. At its heart is how much health insurers pay hospitals for their services, and whether that’s enough for private hospitals to remain viable. billion (in premium rebates) in 2021–22. billion in 2023–24.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 7, 2023

American citizens pay for their health insurance through premiums and co-pays, but they remain at risk for substantial out-of-pocket medical bills after receiving treatment for just one illness or injury that could leave them filing for bankruptcy. citizens with an option for supplementary insurance. August 18, 2021.

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American Nurse

APRIL 2, 2024

RNs recount progress, challenges in meeting patients’ overall needs In recent years, nurses and key policymakers have recognized that improving health requires attention to many aspects of people’s lives outside of healthcare settings. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the effects of social determinants of health (SDOH).

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