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A Lookback on 2024

Nurses Advocates

As we have seen with the recent shooting of the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, there is a lot of discontent from all sides about how the healthcare system and the health insurance industry works. Building Trust with Your Health Insurance Company. This discontent is not good and puts us all at risk.

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How to Conduct Effective Compliance Audits 

American Medical Compliance

The healthcare industry is highly regulated, with various laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), and the Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations shaping operations.

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LGBTQ+ Nurses and the Evolving Field of Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

Building a Foundation of Inclusivity Recognizing the role of an inclusive workforce, and the direct link to patient outcomes, many hospitals are actively implementing policies and initiatives to promote LGBTQ+ employees and patients. These policies serve as a foundational commitment to equality.

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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Diversity Nursing

This is because education not only provides individuals with the knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyle choices but also empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. Transportation and infrastructure also play a significant role in health outcomes.

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Healthcare Policy: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Subcategories of health policy include public health, global health, healthcare services, health insurance, mental health and pharmaceuticals. How Does Health Policy Impact Patients? Below, we explore a few major health policy issues impacting Americans today. In fact, approximately 9% of U.S.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches. When healthcare providers adhere to these guidelines, patient safety increases and legal risks decrease.

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Social Media Best Practices For Nurses

Diversity Nursing

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) strictly protects patient privacy and prohibits healthcare professionals from sharing any identifiable information without the patient's consent. Even seemingly innocent posts or comments can inadvertently disclose information, so you must be cautious about what you share.