Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

In bundled payment models, patient advocacy plays a pivotal role in improving care coordination, patient satisfaction, and adherence to treatment plans. This blog explores how patient advocacy enhances care quality, addresses social determinants of health, and supports bundled payment success.

Patient Advocacy 52

Patient Advocacy Patient Satisfaction Discharges Hospital 52

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Americans who have commercial health insurance (say, through an employer or union) are rarely thought to face barriers to receiving health care — in particular, primary care, that front line provider and on-ramp to the health care system. visits per 100 member-years.

Long Term Care 144

Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA 144

ACMA Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Given the current state of PBM dominance, pharmacists, health insurers, and drug manufacturers often have little choice but to interact with the large, dominant PBMs when distributing certain drugs. PBMs may also use narrow networks to channel patients into their own affiliated pharmacies, even if competitors offer drugs at the same prices.

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Insurance Patient Centered Care Medication Certification 98

ACMA Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

As we navigate the ever-evolving healthcare sector, the importance of field reimbursement and patient access teams continues to grow. With an increased focus on healthcare reform and patient advocacy, these teams play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the treatments they need without undue financial burden.

Patient Advocacy 40

Patient Advocacy Insurance Collaboration Communication 40

ACMA Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Author: Steve Fields, Vice President – Field Access & Reimbursement, Inizio Engage Prior Authorization is a healthcare protocol used by insurers and payers to determine coverage for prescribed medications or services. Patients often face high out-of-pocket costs for advanced medications without insurance coverage.

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Insurance Medication Billing Patient Care 40

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Once I understood the role of nurses and patient advocacy, the ability to share health information and care for people and promote health and wellness, that was my epiphany. I credit my aunt, a nurse, who all the while was saying consider nursing, and I did it. It took me a while to come to that decision on my own.

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Unit Organization and Environment Billing Patient Advocacy Medication 116

ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. The pharmacy then notifies the patient and the prescriber of this request.

Medical Assistant 40

Medical Assistant Documentation Certification Insurance 40