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Direct-to-patient platform uses AI to find gaps in care

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Called PfizerForAll, the DTP space allows patients to use their existing health insurance and pharmacy programs to talk to a doctor at UpScript or book an appointment on Zocdoc and get support on prior authorizations for medications. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill.,

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How to Avoid Pass-Through Billing Pitfalls in 2022 & 2023

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It is observed that pass-through billing mostly occurs in rural healthcare facilities, as they do not generate considerable revenue; that’s why they participate in fraudulent billing schemes to increase their revenue by claiming reimbursements for the services they don’t even perform. Implementation of The Compliance Program.

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Most Americans Want the Federal Government to Ensure Healthcare for All

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In 2006, Medicare Part D launched, which may have boosted consumers’ faith in Federal healthcare programs. Gallup points out in its analysis that the government is already a major health care channeler and funder through Medicare and Medicaid.

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7 Infamous Examples Healthcare Fraud in Florida

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Healthcare Fraud in Florida January 2023 - Michael Ligotti Michael Ligotti was a medical director for over 50 addiction treatment facilities, also known as “sober homes'', in Palm Beach County. He practiced as a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Ligotti ended up pleading guilty to committing healthcare fraud in October 2022.

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8 Frightening Healthcare Fraud Examples

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Medical Identity Theft Example 1 In September of 2021, a Las Vegas resident received 144 months in federal prison and a $4,321,590.39 fine for conspiring to defraud the North Carolina Medicaid Program of over 10 million dollars. He and his wife faced heavy penalties from the federal court. His wife received 14 years in prison.

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What the Telehealth Expansion Act means for tackling social determinants and boosting health equity

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Healthcare IT News wanted to dig deep into the new law and its promises, so we sat down with Kamala Green, social drivers of health program manager at National Government Services. National Government Services empowers federal healthcare agencies to deliver care to millions of Americans through outcomes-driven innovation.