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Implications of Health Systems Losing their Non-Profit Status

Emerging RN Leader

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Health systems are facing serious headwinds this year with potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the federal subsidy of health exchanges. A declining economy also threatens the jobs of a significant number of workers in the US and, with it, their health insurance.

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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Ensure Payroll Tax Compliance: If you have employees, make sure payroll taxes (Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes) are withheld and remitted. Health Insurance Premiums: If youre self-employed, your health insurance premiums for yourself, your employees, and your family may be deductible.

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How to Make the Best of Your Health Insurance

Nurses Advocates

In this article, I talk about how to make the bet of your health insurance. I will start with health insurance and explain how it works and how you can make it work best for you and your family members. Having health insurance helps you pay for services to manage your health care.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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Here's How the Chevron Decision Will Impact Healthcare

Health Leaders | Nursing

The Supreme Court's decision will impact patients receiving care through Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. According to the brief, approximately 65 million Americans receive healthcare coverage through Medicare, while Medicaid and CHIP cover 90 million low-income children and adults and seniors with disabilities.

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Understanding Medicare Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Understanding Medicare Training educates healthcare providers and patients on the purpose of the Medicare program in the United States. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and also people with End-Stage Renal disease.

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Medicare FWA Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

The Medicare FWA Compliance Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse in the context of Medicare. Additionally, education regarding Medicare FWA is crucial to providing proper care and the prevention of FWA. What Is Medicare?