CMS issued a final rule last month that spells out a new appeals process for patients initially admitted as inpatients but later reassigned to outpatients receiving observation services.
Follow the case of a patient who seeks legal advice to protect her assets and finance her medical care.
Insurance case managers can be important allies for case managers, but the value of this collaboration is often a well-kept secret.
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Elizabeth Hogue, Esq., answers questions on charity care requirements and a recent final rule banning noncompete agreements.
While Medicare Advantage (MA) plans may be an appealing, potentially lower-cost option for patients, they’ve created big hassles for case managers.