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Safety Net Hospitals; A Resource for the Healthcare Consumers

WEBIf the healthcare consumer needs medical service and has no other access to medical care, Public Hospitals are the answer. Top 50 Public Hospitals In the U.S. 1.Jackson …

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Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator

WEBThe Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator provides estimates of health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in health …

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Consumer Information Navigator

WEBYour monthly billing statement from your healthcare provider lets you know the current status of your account. It also contains posting information from your insurance …

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How To Determine Healthcare Provider Quality GEN

WEBExamples of quality indicators are; infection rates, readmission rates, falls, patient safety, bed ulcers, medication errors, etc. The Institute of Medicine defines health care quality …

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How to Plan for and What to Expect During your Hospital Stay

WEB11. Prepare a Living Will, Choose a Healthcare Proxy and Advance Directives. These documents should be completed well before the consumer is admitted to a hospital. …

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How Medical Billing Works

WEBPayments: Insurance companies process the bills usually within 45-60 days upon receipt from the healthcare provider. Healthcare providers receive payments from your …

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Observation Care and Services; A Consumer’s Guide of What You …

WEBIf you have Medicaid, a Medicare Advantage plan or other health plan, Medicaid or the plan may have different rules for SNF coverage after you leave the Check with Medicaid or …

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Government Lets Health Plans That Ripped Off Medicare Keep the …

WEBThe health insurance industry had long feared the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would demand repayment of billions of dollars in overcharges the popular …

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Government Sponsored Programs and Healthcare Planning …

WEBThe goal is to help the consumer with a practical approach to plan for their healthcare. The following steps will start the process. Section 2: Sponsored Programs: Medicare. …

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How to Negotiate a Medical Bill

WEBAlso, keep in mind that health care providers may charge different rates depending on whether you’re insured, in-network or out-of-network. If you’re not insured, see if you …

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THE HEALTHCARE PATIENT VERSUS THE HEALTHCARE …

WEBOne example is a recent survey that shows the consumer lacks understanding of basic health care terms. The following are the results: 45.3% Co …

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Medicare Costs Gov't

WEBfor visits to your doctor or other health care provider to diagnose or treat your condition. If you get your services in a hospital outpatient clinic or hospital outpatient department, …

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Appealling a Medical Bill that was Denied by Your Insurance

WEBA survey by Department of Labor shows anywhere between 15% to 25% of the claims billed to insurance companies are denied for a variety of reasons. The Kaiser Health News …

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You Have a Right to Know Why a Health Insurer Denied Your …

WEBBut few health insurers advertise this service or offer clear instructions for getting these records. To help fill that gap, we published a guide explaining how to submit a claim file …

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SELECTING A HEALTHCARE SPENDING ACCOUNT (HSA) OR FLEX …

WEBSelecting the correct health benefit can be confusing and requires the consumer to understand the differences before making a decision. Employers who offer health …

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Health Insurers Have Been Breaking State Laws for Years

WEBHealth insurers submit annual filings to the states where they operate, detailing the treatments and services the company will and won’t cover. Regulators check these …

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How to Navigate Medical Bills at a Collection Agency

WEBWhen the consumer starts to receive bills from a collection agency, the following steps should be followed. Make sure the medical bill is correct. If not, use the …

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Understanding the Pre-Certification Process for Elective Services

WEBServices that generally require precertification are, Elective Surgical Procedures, MRI’s, CT Scans, Biopsies, Pain Management and other services defined by the healthcare …

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HOW TO: Find out why your health insurer denied your claim.

WEBBy law, health insurers’ responses should be timely and the records provided by the company should explain why they denied your claim or prior authorization request. …

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How to find out about Healthcare Discounts Available to the …

WEBThe following is a step by step process consumers can follow to secure a discount. You receive a bill from the hospital after your health insurance as paid and you want to pay …

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