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Did you receive Feb. 5 ebulletin?
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Asking your patients for ‘sensitive’ information?
Because its our policy. Its required by the state. If a wary patient asks registrars why a certain piece of demographic information is needed, these answers are likely to make matters worse. -
Self-pays asked for $25 payment
At the same time emergency department (ED) registrars began asking self-pay patients for a $25 payment at St. Lukes University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, the department implemented an onsite medical assistance program. -
State decision: Expansion of Medicaid coverage
When the Supreme Court ruled on the Affordable Care Act last year, it was widely hailed as a win for the healthcare reform law, according to the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM), quoting an article in Stateline. -
ED collections starting at near-zero? Simply asking can get 300% increase
While the emergency departments (EDs) at St. Lukes University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, had a cash collection program in place two years ago, it was inconsistent and informal, according to Annemarie Mariani, patient access director. -
Could Patient’s Non-compliance Be Life-threatening?
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Do You Know What You Need to Know About Informed Consent?
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ED Legal Letter - Full December 1, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Many Claims Alleging Failure to Follow up on ED Radiology Studies
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Info Often Missing from ED Charts, Forcing Settlements