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Understanding your rights during an emergency visit can help ensure you receive the best care. Going to the emergency department can be daunting, especially for those who worry if their care will be covered by their insurance. It is important to know that every patient is protected by laws that make sure emergency care is accessible in a crisis.  ▪️ Right to Emergency Care: Regardless of your ability to pay or insurance status, you have the right to be evaluated and receive stabilizing treatment in an emergency. 🏥 Empower yourself by understanding these rights. It can make all the difference during an emergency. Stay informed and advocate for your health! https://lnkd.in/dYEzdxMD #PatientRights #EmergencyCare #HealthcareRights #KnowYourRights

👩⚕️🩺 Learn the Difference Between Urgent Care Centers and Freestanding ERs — It Can Save You Money Urgent care centers and freestanding ERs may be hard to tell apart. But freestanding ERs’ costs may be higher, just as if you went to the ER at a hospital. Here are some ways to know if you are at a freestanding ER. Freestanding ERs: • Have ‘Emergency’ in their name • Are not located at a hospital • Can look like an urgent care center • Are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week • May charge the same copay as a hospital ER For serious, life-threatening conditions, you need emergency care. Go to the nearest treatment facility or call 911 or your local emergency services. Call me at (734) 252-0064 to schedule a free consultation today! https://lnkd.in/gGRp-ZCy #HealthMarkets #ProtectionPlans #HealthWellness #LifeInsurance #InsuranceSolutions #FamilyInsurance #Medicare #Insurance #HealthInsurancePlan

Officials in Virginia Beach, VA (US) are planning for the implementation of a 'compassionate' billing system for ambulance services. Essentially, compassionate billing aims to limit a patient's out-of-pocket expense or eliminate it. Read more about Virginia Beach's EMS system and the plan being set in motion: https://lnkd.in/gAQ-K8Ue #EMS #CompassionateBilling

It’s 10:00 am. You are ready to leave the hospital, but there’s still a long wait ahead. The discharge process can take 3-4 hours, and the anxiety starts to build. You’re exhausted, unsure where to go or who to talk to, and the last thing you want is more running around. This is where a trusted partner like PolicyBazaar makes all the difference. We offer full claim support—from helping with paperwork to standing in line for you, coordinating with the nursing staff, and ensuring a smooth process with the insurance company. Because in moments like these, you shouldn’t have to worry about anything except getting home safely. Watch this video to learn how you can avoid delays in discharge. Follow Amit Chhabra to stay updated with me. Reshare if you found this helpful. Ravi Handa #Healthcare #Hospital #DischargeProcess #HassleFreeClaims #HealthInsurance

🚑 Key Update for Healthcare Providers and Emergency Services The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) has issued Advisory Opinion No. 24-09, offering a favorable interpretation of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and civil monetary penalty laws (CMP) related to beneficiary inducements. This opinion specifically addresses treatment-in-place (TIP) services provided by 911 emergency services—a critical clarification for emergency ambulance service suppliers. The request came from a large county-owned emergency ambulance service supplier seeking guidance on compliance with these regulations. This development underscores HHS-OIG’s commitment to supporting innovative healthcare delivery models while ensuring adherence to federal laws. Stay tuned for more insights on how this could impact emergency healthcare providers and related services. #HealthcareCompliance #EmergencyServices #AntiKickbackStatute #HHSOIG #AmbulanceServices

A primary care provider can refer you to specialists or provide insight when you’re ill or injured, but they also help you avoid getting sick. Here’s how to find a provider who is the right fit for you. https://lnkd.in/eDts6C-V

A primary care provider can refer you to specialists or provide insight when you’re ill or injured, but they also help you avoid getting sick. Here’s how to find a provider who is the right fit for you. https://lnkd.in/eDts6C-V

Problem : How First responders or doctors can get details of an unconscious or injured person Solution : https://lnkd.in/giv4CiKp The ICEcard app is designed to be easily accessible even if your phone is locked or no visible information about you to the person who wants to help you in emergency. With just one click of your face scan, first responders and doctors can access your emergency information without needing to unlock your device or checking your personal items, providing them with the critical details they need to help you. Very helpful to the Emergency ambulance and doctors who are helping you in emergency. Active medical insurance of person so to start treatment without waiting for any financial concerns.

Our blog dives deep into understanding Medicare, Air Ambulance Membership, and Services. Whether you're seeking financial clarity or exploring your options, this is a must-read. Read more: https://bit.ly/441vJ9A #PHICaresMembership #PHIMembership #AirMedicalMembership #AirAmbulance #Medicare #ManagedCare #PatientExperienceWeek

The Committee recommends Congress require coverage of ground ambulance emergency medical services. Specifically, if a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance overage provides or covers any benefits with respect to emergency services, then the plan or issuer must cover ground ambulance emergency medical services including emergency interfacility transports and such services when an ambulance has responded. The Committee recommends Congress establish a statutory federal advisory  committee to advise the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury on ground ambulance reimbursement policy to evaluate how expanding coverage and reimbursement of ground ambulance services beyond transports to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and critical access hospitals could improve patient outcomes, reduce overall health care costs, and support the continuum of care. #GAPB #CMS #EMSbilling #GroundAmbulance www.AMB-EMS.com #InsuranceCoverage #NoBalancedBilling #GAPBCommittee #Paramedicine #SensibleRegulation #EMTALA #MobileHealthcare #EMS https://lnkd.in/dkmWPAZD