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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

Consider: fighting health insurance appeals, crafting countless medical necessity letters, justifying being discharged against medical orders, and other battles fought hand-in-hand with her husband on behalf of Emmett and his well-being.

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Software Living in an Enterprise World: Why Digital Behavioral Health Can’t Gain Traction

The Healthcare Blog

The initial focus was never healthcare providers and insurers. These organizations were seen as too slow to adopt new technologies, and there was a general distrust of integrated care and insurers. Dr. Trevor van Mierlo has built mental health and patient support products for more than two decades and is the CEO of Evolution Health

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Mental Health’s Unfinished Digital Revolution

The Healthcare Blog

What were left with entering into 2025 are a smorgasbord of solutions clamoring to attach themselves to traditional enterprise incumbents (Health Insurance Providers, Electronic Health Records, Hospital Systems). non-insured, minimally-insured, students, etc.)

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Diverse Roles of a Medical Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

They input charges into the billing system and ensure that insurance claims are correctly coded. Understanding medical codes is vital for accurate billing and quick reimbursement from insurance companies. They stay alert and responsive to the needs of the surgeon and patient, ensuring a smooth process.

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Mastering Prior Authorization Roles: Responsibilities and Training Demands Explored

ACMA Blog

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.

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The Health Industry’s Progress Toward Equity and Eliminating Disparities: A Look at Healthcare Distributors and Group Purchasing Organizations

Healthcare Leadership Council

At Cardinal Health, the company’s Sonexus Access and Patient Support program develops tailored solutions to help patients get on, and stay on, prescription medication therapies.

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What Stays True for U.S. Health Care Post #Election2024 (1) – Consumers’ Dissatisfaction with Drug Prices

Health Populi

insured consumers’ perspectives on prescription drug pricing and the role of PBMs (pharmacy benefit managers). 9 in 10 insured Americans felt that prescriptions are more expensive in the U.S. 9 in 10 insured Americans felt that prescriptions are more expensive in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world.