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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2022

And that involvement in social media is intimately woven with Stacy’s patient advocacy journey….for Health care executive first; patient advocacy followed. Stacy doubled down on the explanation of being a “healthcare executive” before morphing into patient advocate. for herself and for her son, Emmett.

Patient Advocacy

Patient Advocacy Follow-Up Appointments Discharges

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

Scrubs

MAY 18, 2024

These patients face unique challenges, from high medical costs to limited access to necessary treatments. Nurses in these settings play a pivotal role in providing medical care and guiding patients through the complexities of the healthcare system without insurance.

Insurance

Insurance Patient Advocacy Tests Extended Care

The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2021

economy, jobs, and peoples’ household finances — in particular, medical spending. In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. population).

Insurance

Insurance Patient Advocacy Collaboration Medication

What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

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. This is one of the pillars for U.S.

Long Term Care

Long Term Care Patient Advocacy Insurance HIPAA

Why the FTC Investigated PBMs and What it Means for You

ACMA Blog

JULY 9, 2024

The nation’s leading PBMs frequently have the ability to exert control on the pharmacies patients can go to to obtain prescriptions. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), prior authorizations are the number one reason for care delay in the United States. This again demonstrates PBM’s desire for revenue.

Insurance

Insurance Patient Centered Care Medication Certification

The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

Health Populi

MARCH 4, 2021

economy, jobs, and peoples’ household finances — in particular, medical spending. In 2021, patients-as-health-consumers seek lower health care and prescription drug costs coupled with higher quality care, discovered by the patient advocacy coalition, Consumers for Quality Care. The coalition polled 1,200 registered U.S.

Insurance

Insurance Patient Advocacy Collaboration Medication

5 Ways Your Field Reimbursement Team Can Excel in the Current Healthcare Landscape

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

Patient Advocacy Insurance Collaboration Communication

Retail Clinics’ Growing Role in Health Care and Prescription Drug Sales

Health Populi

MAY 22, 2023

Most retail clinics are owned by large retail chains, illustrated in the first pie-circle chart, dominated by CVS Health’s MinuteClinic (with two-thirds of the market share), Kroger’s brand The Little Clinic *with 12%), and Walgreens’ co-owned Village Medical (comprising 8% of the retail clinic share). One-half of U.S.

Patient Advocacy

Patient Advocacy Hospital Appointments Insurance

The Expanding Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Modern Healthcare

Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

Today, Pharmacy Technicians are vital participants in supporting patient care by tackling new challenges, from medication management and telepharmacy to specialty pharmacy services and community outreach efforts.

Interdisciplinary Team

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration Patient Advocacy Patient Care

Heart Health at #CES2019 – Food and Tech as Medicine

Health Populi

JANUARY 7, 2019

Self-care is the new health care as patients, now consumers at greater financial risk for medical spending, are learning. At #CES2019, I’m on the lookout for digital technologies that can help people adopt and sustain healthy behaviors that can help consumers save money on medical care and enhance quality of life-years.

Patient Advocacy

Patient Advocacy Medication Customer Service Follow-Up

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IN HEALTHCARE

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.

Insurance

Insurance Medication Billing Patient Care

Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

His doctoral work examined the impact of group medical visits for patients with Type 2 diabetes and whether this intervention led to better health outcomes. 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.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Billing Patient Advocacy Medication

Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

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. It ensures that what the patient receives is medically appropriate for their situation.

Documentation

Documentation Medical Assistant Certification Insurance

Wasted: $1 of Every $4 Spent on Health Care In America

Health Populi

OCTOBER 8, 2019

health care system, calculating that 25% of medical spending in America is wasted. medical spending. The second largest waste component was pricing failure, associated with medication pricing failure (the largest piece of three components), payer-based health services pricing failure, and lab and ambulatory pricing. of the U.S.

Patient Advocacy

Patient Advocacy Hospital Insurance Billing

The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

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

The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Why the FTC Investigated PBMs and What it Means for You

The Economics of the Pandemic Put Costs at the Top of Americans’ Health Reform Priorities

5 Ways Your Field Reimbursement Team Can Excel in the Current Healthcare Landscape

Retail Clinics’ Growing Role in Health Care and Prescription Drug Sales

The Expanding Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Modern Healthcare

Heart Health at #CES2019 – Food and Tech as Medicine

THE IMPORTANCE OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IN HEALTHCARE

Meet the New President of the AANP: Stephen A. Ferrara

Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

Wasted: $1 of Every $4 Spent on Health Care In America

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