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Wider access to health insurance via Medicaid expansion improved cardiac care, finds study

July 5, 2023binomo

An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

A provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 extended Medicaid eligibility to all adults with incomes of up to 138% of the federal poverty level in states that elect to participate, with the federal government covering 90% of the costs. Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for people with low income, and the expansion ensures that as of June

Listen: How every American could get health insurance

June 11, 2023binomo

How Can You Protect Your Children?

June 2, 2023binomo

Many of our estate planning clients have children and want to protect their children.

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While concerns vary, protecting children is a huge part of estate planning.

When parents have minor children, estate planning is essential. It allows parents to pick guardians for their children. This will ensure that they have peace of mind knowing who will care for their minor children.

This will also prevent court fights over guardianship.

House votes to override Gov. Burgum’s veto on the health insurance bill

May 3, 2023binomo

(KXNET) — Governor Doug Burgum used his veto power to try and kill a plan relating to health insurance plans.

On Monday, House Bill 1416 was brought back, and lawmakers voted unanimously to override that veto.

The bill seeks to create freedom of choice for people looking for a health insurance plan and says that a health insurance company (including Medicaid) may not obstruct a person’s choice by excluding a provider who is both within a person’s coverage area and qualified to oversee a person’s health plan.

“We have integrated healthcare systems in

Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist: Documents to Prepare for the Future

April 24, 2023binomo

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No one has ever planned to become sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones.

Checklist for getting your affairs in order

This list provides common steps to consider when getting your affairs in order.

1. Plan for your estate and finances. Depending on

Insurers say free preventive care will continue while the lawsuit is appealed

April 23, 2023binomo

The majority of health insurers in the country did not anticipate ending free preventive services while a lawsuit challenging ObamaCare’s requirements played out in court, according to a joint letter industry groups sent to Democratic lawmakers.

A federal judge in Texas imposed a nationwide injunction last month on a popular Obama Care requirement that health insurance must cover preventive services for free is at risk of ending, sending shockwaves through the health system.

The letter was a response by some of the industry’s largest trade groups to Democrats on key House and Senate health committees, who requested information from a

Is Your Practice Fraudulently Billing?

February 16, 2023binomo

Most of our clients would obviously answer ‘no’, however, some providers are submitting bills incorrectly and could be subjecting themselves to hefty fines.

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Recently, a Florida Cardiology group and 10 of its physicians agreed to pay $2 million to settle False Claims Act allegations.

According to the settlement, the group submitted inflated claims to Medicare and Medicaid and billed for services while they were outside of the United States.

Whistleblowers

Health insurance evolves to suit millennial needs

February 8, 2023binomo

India has a major share of the millennial demographic — 34% of the total population — to be precise. While this might be a significant percentage, before the pandemic struck, this consumer segment is seldom considered having an adequate insurance policy.

The pandemic has brought about an irreversible revolution in the insurance industry, and also accelerated the awareness level, regardless of age.

The rise in health emergencies, transcending age groups, has sounded a caution alarm for youngsters to be prepared with a safety shield as well.

Fortunately, the insurance ecosystem is working in tandem with this transition to effectively cater