Are You Prepared for an Audit?

The Federal Government is constantly auditing healthcare entities. A recent Michigan settlement resulted in prison time and a hefty repayment for violations of the False Claims Act.

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If your compliance plan needs to be updated, now is the time.

You want to make sure that your practice is protected so that you are not faced with a similar situation as a vascular surgeon from Bay City, Michigan.

A vascular surgeon …

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Are gains in life expectancy around the corner?



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Advances in medicine are likely to fuel a gain in human longevity, the report says

Are gains in life expectancy around the corner?

Life & Health

By Ryan Smith

Gains in human life expectancy have slowed over the last decade, but the next wave of improvements is around the corner, according to a new report from Swiss Re.

Advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment are the most likely areas to improve global life expectancy, according to Swiss Re’s latest report, The future of life expectancy:

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Insurer Aviva Says UK Demand for Private Health Jumped Amid NHS Strikes

UK insurer Aviva Plc said demand for private health care continued to surge as more individuals and companies look for alternatives to the National Health Service.

Private health insurance sales grew 25% in the first quarter, the UK based insurer said Thursday, following a 14% jump last year.

British patients have been increasingly turning to private options as the state-funded NHS struggles with mass strikes, budget constraints and extended waiting times.

Customers opting to pay for private care are buying full packages, which include access to online physicians as people become more concerned about not being able to get a

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Options In Health Insurance Marketplaces

Since the end of the Public Health Emergency and the unrolling of Medicaid, health insurance workers are already seeing an uptick in inquiries.

West Virginia Navigator provides free assistance to people in finding and selecting health care options through the Marketplace, Medicaid and CHIP.

The organization’s program director, Jeremy Smith, said the majority of the calls they receive are from people who have lost their Medicaid coverage.

“We’ve been pretty busy compared to this time last year,” Smith said. “We’ve even begun to come in on Saturdays so that we can help folks on weekends as well.”

Smith said most

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Consequences of Traveling Without Health Insurance – This Tiktoker Learned Them the Hard Way

TikToker Kaleah Salmon was on a skiing trip in the French Alps when she learned the consequences of traveling without travel health insurance the hard way.

On one of the days, the Salmon woke up with her face fully swollen and had to rush to the doctors immediately who were struggling to find out what she had.

She later shared a video on the experience on her TikTok account, which has 10.1k followers. The video immediately went viral, reaching an audience of 5.3 million viewers, reports SchengenVisaInfo.com.

Everyone: You should really get travel health insurance. Me: Well, I’m healthy,

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Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Associates

We know that all emails and text messages that contain protected health information (PHI) should be encrypted.

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Are there any exceptions to the encryption rule?

Just one.

Patients can communicate with covered entities using unencrypted email and text messages, if the patients have been informed of the increased risk.

Patients can opt to have reminders sent via text messages or emails.

One issue that many healthcare providers have regarding encryption,

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Does Health Insurance Cover Hearing Aids? Coverage Options for Hearing Devices

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Hearing aids are a crucial way to improve your ability to effectively navigate the world and function optimally at work and in your personal life.

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Some insurance firms provide optional hearing, vision, and dental care policies, even if medical insurance often does not cover hearing aids. Furthermore, some policies may provide reimbursement for additional hearing exams and hearing aid fittings.

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If you want to buy

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Do I Need an Emergency List?

We frequently have questions related to the practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords, and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an estate plan was done but they cannot find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drafted the plan. An emergency list can help to avoid these issues.

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We often see people lose their spouse, and have no idea

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