How High is Too High? The Crippling Cost of Denial Rates

Patients should know exactly what’s covered and what it costs before receiving care. Doctors should be empowered to make medical decisions without interference from insurance companies. And the entire process should be designed to facilitate care, not obstruct it. The post How High is Too High? The Crippling Cost of Denial Rates appeared first on…

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A Bright Future for AI in Pharma

The future will see more pharma companies leveraging AI to improve diversity and inclusion, especially in trials that are diverse by design, as well as the odds of finding patients who fit an acceptable set of inclusion/exclusion criteria to accelerate clinical trial timelines. The post A Bright Future for AI in Pharma appeared first on…

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Find missing health insurance for patients: why and how

Finding missing health insurance is critical to keeping revenue cycles on track. Insurance eligibility verification is an important process providers use to confirm active coverage, including additional coverage a patient may have forgotten. According to Experian Health’s State of Claims 2024 survey, almost a fifth of providers say missing coverage is a top reason for…

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To Patients, Parents, and Caregivers, Proposed Medicaid Cuts Are a Personal Affront

TUSTIN, Calif. — Cynthia Williams is furious with U.S. House Republicans willing to slash Medicaid, the government-run insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities. The 61-year-old Anaheim resident cares for her adult daughter, who is blind, and for her sister, a military veteran with severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions….

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We Cannot Let RFK Jr Lead Us Backwards in Health

By ARIEL FRISTOE As the artistic director of Out of Hand Theater, an arts organization that promotes anti-racism, social activism and health equity, I believe the recent appointment of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (RFK) as Secretary to the Department of Health and Human Services is beyond concerning. RFK is not a doctor, nor is he…

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