Patient Navigation in Joint Replacement and Spine Care
Patient navigation is a patient-centric care coordination model that helps patients navigate the complex health care system, including accessing appropriate care and managing their care journey. Patient navigation is particularly useful for patients undergoing joint replacement and spine care, which are complex and often involve multiple providers and settings. Patient navigation programs for joint replacement […]
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 […]
Patient Engagement and Chronic Disease Management at Children’s Hospitals
Patient engagement and chronic disease management are critical aspects of healthcare, particularly for children’s hospitals. Chronic diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, and obesity, require ongoing care and attention to manage and prevent complications. Moreover, patient engagement has been shown to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction with care. In this article, we will discuss patient engagement […]
The Patient Financial Journey
The patient financial journey refers to the entire process of billing and payment that patients go through when receiving healthcare services. From the initial consultation to the final bill, there are many steps involved in the patient financial journey, and each step can have a significant impact on patient satisfaction and healthcare provider revenue. Here […]
Seniors Saving Nearly $2,000 Annually with Medicare Advantage
Medicare’s open enrollment period ends on December 7, and an estimated 31.8 million seniors and Americans with disabilities will choose a Medicare Advantage plan for their health coverage in the coming year, according to data from the federal government. What is Medicare Advantage? For Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, it is an increasingly popular health coverage option within the Medicare […]