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Enhancing Patient Advocacy and Care through Medicare Fluency

American Nurse

This article aims to shed light on the importance of Medicare fluency among nurses and provide actionable insights to elevate patient care in New Jersey. federal health insurance program, primarily serves individuals over 65 and younger people with specific disabilities. THE CRITICAL ROLE OF MEDICARE KNOWLEDGE Medicare, the U.S.

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The Role of Compliance Officers in Healthcare Organizations: Challenges and Responsibilities

American Medical Compliance

It is not just about following rules but about maintaining the highest standards of patient care and ethical behavior. Healthcare organizations must comply with many regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and various state-specific regulations.

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Implicit bias: More than a buzzword

American Nurse

A diverse nursing workforce can enhance patient advocacy , improve outcomes, and promote health equity for underrepresented populations. Health inequities, which have grown over time, remain unnecessary, unjust, and avoidable.

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The Nurse as Tireless Patient Advocate

Digital Doorway

The nursing process may begin with assessment, but where the rubber hits the road is when nurses go to bat for their patients to make sure they receive the best possible care when they need it most. Photo by @sjobjio on Unsplash.com Protecting the vulnerable What does patient advocacy really mean?

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A “New Era” for Social Determinants of Health

Nurse.com

Listen to patients. When you’re changing a dressing or taking vital signs, patients and family make small talk. A comment about job loss or having no health insurance is valuable information. Those we care for often provide clues to the obstacles they face to better health,” said Larkin.

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The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Established patients also have access to virtual check-ins (brief audio or audiovisual check-ins initiated by a patient concern) and e-visits (communications via established patient portals). CPT codes for billing purposes are available.