Articles by tag: Medicare
Video Embed: Finding ways to stand out in the crowded Medicare Advantage Plans space can be a challenge in today’s continually evolving healthcare industry. On Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, host Brian Urban welcomes Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy Officer at DUOS, to share her journey from a Navy Corpsman to a healthcare executive and […]
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Insurance Providers Should Prioritize Solutions for Streamlining Pre-Authorization Processes
Prior authorization wastes medical and insurance providers’ time and can result in poor patient outcomes. Changes are likely as the federal government reviews legislation. Melanie Musson, a health insurance expert with USInsuranceAgents.com, reminds providers, “Health insurance providers should focus on creating better pre-authorization processes to improve efficiency and patient outcome.” Prior authorization has been […]
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Medicare Advantage Insurance Companies Should Take Advantage of Senatorial Support to Fight Proposed Funding Cuts
As the federal government threatens Medicare Advantage funding cuts, Melanie Musson, a health insurance expert with ExpertInsuranceReviews.com, reminds providers, “Now is the time for action. Providers can leverage senatorial support to lobby for adequate funding.” According to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), over 60 U.S. Senators drafted a letter expressing their support for Medicare Advantage. […]
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Medicare Advantage Plans Are Increasingly Popular, and This Growth Is Spurring Competition That Benefits Both Consumers and Insurers
Medicare Advantage’s growing popularity spurs competition that benefits both consumers and insurance providers. Melanie Musson, an insurance expert with InsuranceProviders.com, says, “Insurance companies should take the competition of the growing Medicare Advantage market as an incentive to improve efficiency and productivity.” According to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), more seniors are opting for Medicare Advantage […]
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Open Enrollment Season: What Employers and Employees Need to Know Before it Ends
Employers and employees are in the thick of open enrollment season, and the end date is coming to close. For the ACA marketplace, for example, open enrollment ends on January 15, 2023. Overall, companies are going to have to make important decisions about what health insurance they offer to employees, and employees will need to […]
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With Lower Health Insurance Premiums on the Horizon, How Will Insurance Providers Address Increasing Costs?
The Congressional Business Office released a proposal to reduce health insurance premium costs. Clearsurance.com’s health insurance expert, Melanie Musson, examines potential causes and solutions for increasing insurance premiums. As open enrollment season approaches or has already begun in many places, some policyholders face the shock of drastically rising health insurance premiums. No-deductible health plans […]
Education & EdTech
How Telehealth Will Shape K12 Health Services In 2021
Telehealth services grew out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re here to stay. The rapid acceleration of telehealth also forces those in EdTech to incorporate telehealth services to students, especially those in lower-income neighborhoods. Voice of B2B, Daniel Litwin, talked with Kate Eberle Walker, CEO of PresenceLearning, a provider of live online special […]
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5 Ways Learning Management Systems Embedded in Your PMS Help Jump-Start Onboarding
Hoteliers planning on new hires and seasonal hires must focus on shorter lessons, interactive experiences, and providing accessible learning tools to workers. By Warren Dehan Independent hoteliers are looking for impactful ways to train tomorrow’s workers – and fast. Hotel leaders must find ways to shorten training time and improve worker decision-making, starting with how […]
Secure Health Data and Services with Workforce and Regulatory Enhancements
The healthcare industry faces a rising wave of cyberattacks, highlighting the critical urgency to fortify cyber defenses. These breaches threaten the integrity and availability of essential healthcare services and sensitive health data, intensifying the need for robust cybersecurity measures. This urgency is partly driven by the complex nature of healthcare technologies and the limited cybersecurity […]
Create a Sustainable Nursing Industry Future through Enhanced Culture and Community Initiatives
The 2022 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, released in March 2024, reveals significant shifts within the nursing industry. Despite increased diversity among healthcare workers, issues like burnout and job dissatisfaction have notably increased, while the industry faces persistent staff shortages projected to last until 2036. This evolving landscape raises urgent questions about the […]
Value-Based Care Models Need Actionable Data Tools to Drive Patient Engagement and Outcomes
Healthcare delivery is undergoing a significant shift towards value-based care models. These models prioritize positive health outcomes and cost-effectiveness, unlike the previous focus on the quantity of services provided The success of these models heavily relies on patient engagement, a critical component that ensures patients actively participate in managing their health. This shift is […]
