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Enhancing Patient Advocacy and Care through Medicare Fluency

American Nurse

This gap can be vast when patients are unaware of the Medicare benefits available or do not understand how to access these benefits effectively. Nurses with a solid understanding of Medicare can: Educate patients on the importance of preventive services covered by Medicare, leading to early detection and better outcomes.

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Resident Rights in Assisted Living Training

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. The nursing home cant make a residentleave if theyre waiting to get Medicaid. The course also covers Medicaid protections and emergency exceptions.

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Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany. So, it was empowering to hear the stories of the applicants and what they wanted to do with their advanced education and plans. It was inspiring to me.

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6 Ways ER and Urgent Care Nurses Can Bridge the Gap for Uninsured Patients

Scrubs

Most healthcare facilities have protocols in place to assist uninsured patients in applying for emergency Medicaid or charity care programs, which can significantly reduce or even cover the cost of treatment. This education can also cover topics like nutrition, exercise, and the importance of regular health screenings.

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The Cost of ‘Free’: Advising Patients About Sponsored Genetic Testing

Consult QD

Many laboratories have alternative options for low-cost or no-cost testing that do not involve a third-party sponsor and have financial assistance programs (based on a sliding income-based scale) and laboratory billing policies (such as no balance-billing for those with Medicaid). journal articles, Statnews.com).