Health literacy can have a major impact on patient outcomes. If a patient doesn’t understand his or her condition, the reasons for treatment, and how to properly take medication, the patient could experience a relapse or adverse reaction.
Anita is a 76-year-old patient who cannot be insured. She has no income and came to the U.S. on a green card that expired many years ago. Anita has end-stage renal disease and can no longer care for herself. Her disease has progressed so dramatically that she will never be able to stand or walk on her own again. What can a case manager do in this complex case to ensure Anita receives care?
The U.S. House passed the Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act (HR 6082) on June 20 to amend the Public Health Service Act and protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) patient records.
This week's note from the instructor is the second part in a series on the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP). This edition of the series reviews appropriate ways of reporting and receiving reimbursement for MDPP services.
The Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) risk-adjustment methodology is beginning to surface more frequently in both the acute and primary settings. Use these expert tips to help improve complete, compliant HCC capture.
