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The Changing Face of Healthcare Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Remote Patient Care In this age of social distancing, telemedicine has come out on top. The emergency decision by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 17, 2020 (and retroactively in effect beginning March 6, 2020) to pay for telehealth visits outside of rural areas has eased physician concern.

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

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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. Nurses can be crucial navigators by providing information on hospital financial assistance programs and flexible payment plans.