Hospital Capital Financing, Explained
Hospital capital financing refers to the funding of a hospital’s capital investments such as building new facilities, purchasing equipment, and other major capital expenditures. Hospitals require significant capital investment to ensure they have the right facilities, equipment, and technology to provide high-quality care to patients. Capital financing can come from various sources, including internal sources, […]
Global Edition: Geriatric Primary Care Models
Geriatric primary care is an area of healthcare that is becoming increasingly important as the world’s population ages. In many countries, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades. This demographic shift will have major implications for the delivery of healthcare services. Geriatric primary care […]
Medicare at Home or in the Doctor’s Office — Seniors Have Options
Medicare’s annual enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) is an important time of year during which Medicare beneficiaries can review their current coverage and evaluate whether they want to remain with their current plan or switch to a new one that is a better fit for their health care needs. If you are interested […]
Military Veterans, Here’s What You Need to Consider About Medicare
Selecting the Medicare plan best suited for your individual health needs is important for all eligible beneficiaries to consider at this time of year as the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) runs from October 15 through December 7. However, for Veterans who have the option to select a Medicare Advantage […]
Medicare Advantage Hospice Benefit
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are an alternative to Original Medicare that are offered by private insurance companies. These plans are required to provide all the same benefits as Original Medicare, but they can also offer additional benefits such as vision, dental, and hearing coverage. One of the benefits that MA plans can provide is hospice […]
Post-Acute Resources for Hospital Discharge Planners
Post-acute care is a critical part of the healthcare continuum, providing necessary care for patients who require additional rehabilitation or support after an acute hospital stay. Discharge planners play a vital role in helping patients transition from hospital to post-acute care settings. However, navigating the various options and resources for post-acute care can be complex […]
Fitness Has a New Focus During Medicare Open Enrollment Time
Regular exercise is an important part of healthy aging. That’s why many Medicare plans offer affordable exercise programs among their benefits. Today, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a flexible fitness option is more essential than ever in helping seniors stay fit, strong, and healthy.To help seniors meet their exercise needs, the Silver&Fit program […]
How To Code Communication Technology-Based Services For Medicare Beneficiaries
With the growing popularity of telehealth services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have introduced new guidelines for healthcare providers to code and bill for communication technology-based services (CTBS) for Medicare beneficiaries. These services, which involve the use of virtual communication tools such as telephone, email, or secure messaging to provide healthcare services, […]
Turning 65: What to Consider When Selecting a Medicare Plan
Approaching age 65 can be an overwhelming time for many newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries. When can you begin to enroll? Which plans should you consider? What do you need to know?Here’s some information that can help.You have a seven-month window called the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) to sign up for Medicare benefits, which begins three […]
In Your Community: Answers To Your Medicare Questions
Many people have questions about Medicare and don’t know where to start. You may have questions like: Is there someone who can explain Medicare to me? What are my health plan options? How do I enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan? Is there a way to get help paying for a plan? What do […]