Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2023

Start with the definition of patient access. ” The gap is that most providers think they’re doing a “pretty good job” estimate patients’ costs, but a minority of patients didn’t get a very good estimate — resulting in surprise bills or higher costs than planned-for.

Medical Billing 156

Medical Billing Telehealth Digital Health Medicare 156

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

healthcare spending, with curves moving up and to the right, and the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund moving into the opposite direction toward insolvency by 2033. adults saying inflation has made it harder to pay medical bills.

Primary Care 240

Primary Care Medical Billing Medicare Patient Experience 240

Henry Kotula

JUNE 21, 2020

I definitely am avoiding appointments.”. While the survey didn’t ask people why they were putting off care, there is ample evidence that medical bills can be a powerful deterrent. “We A pharmacist helped, but Mr. Chapman no longer has insurance, and is not sure what he will do until he is eligible for Medicare later this year.

Medical Billing 41

Medical Billing Medicare Primary Care Telemedicine 41

Health Populi

OCTOBER 28, 2019

In addition to paying for “my” medical bills, most people in the U.S. also say that income inequality and inadequate social services significantly contribute to high medical spending for every health citizen in the nation. This year’s poll was conducted in September 2019 and included input from 2,001 U.S.

Medical Billing 130

Medical Billing Medicare Mental health Public Health 130

Henry Kotula

APRIL 14, 2023

[link] More than two years after Congress acted to shield patients from surprise medical bills , lawmakers are turning to another source of unexpected medical costs: the fees that hospitals tack on for services provided in clinics they own. Others could see the added cost reflected later in higher premiums and copays.

Health Policy 41

Health Policy Nursing Medical Billing Medicare 41