Category: Health

A medical insurance policy covering a client as a subscriber, an employee, or a member is known as primary insurance. Therefore, when people obtain medical care, their primary insurance is billed first. For example, most peoples primary insurance is their employer-provided health insurance. Conversely, a healthcare insurance policy covering one in addition to a primary…

Table of Contents Summary Staffing Requirements: Similarities and Differences Administrative Structure: Similarities and Differences References Summary The application of standards in health care can differ significantly depending on the specific practice setting. For instance, conditions of coverage and participation in a typical hospital setting are quite distinctive from those in a rural health clinic. While…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction My interview subject, Michaela, works as a case manager attached to a healthcare institution. The job entails providing advocacy to clients on addiction treatment, scheduling and following up on their appointments, connecting the patients with useful resources, and monitoring the success of the treatment options. Although…

CPT modifiers are systems of coded information that help healthcare workers label their practice decisions. Among the many modifiers provided under Medicare, there are at least two that I use in my practice. For example, I often use modifier 77, which is commonly used to denote a repeat procedure by another physician (Modifier definition, n.…

Table of Contents Preparedness as a Universal Public Health Concept Paradigms and Paradigm Shifts Leadership Activities Required for Priority Setting References Preparedness as a Universal Public Health Concept Regional, national, and global public health and emergency management institutions and systems are reorganizing around public health and emergency preparedness principles. These terms and concepts are defined…

Table of Contents Summary Recommendation and Rationale Recommended Alternative Evidence Evaluation References Summary Health workers integrate clinical experience with external evidence from systematic research. They also consider patients values and circumstances when deciding on the best wellness approaches. EBD takes into account the characteristics of the practice in which caregivers work. For instance, working in…

Table of Contents Introduction Health Disparities Plan to Improve Care for Terrell Wallace Conclusion Reference Introduction Functional ability and health disparity are some of the challenges experienced by many individuals in most developed countries. However, only a few studies have been conducted to examine the trends of these challenges. The main aim of those studies…

The proposed policy requires incorporating chronic and complex migraines as essential health conditions to the Texas Compassionate-Use Act so that low-THC cannabis prescriptions could be offered to patients based on the respective diagnosis and condition. What Are the Costs and Benefits Associated with the Policy, from a Budgetary Perspective? Implementing the policy in question will…

I am a registered nurse working in the psych and substance unit for eight months. I have used EPIC medicine technology at work for five years, where I electronically kept medical records as a mental health counselor. The subject is very familiar to me. I initially worked as a medical record supervisor and assisted my…

Table of Contents Scientific Facts about How Smoking Affects Peoples Health The Harm of Smoking Conclusion References Smoking has become common among many people universally, including young adults. For instance, many college students are using tobacco due to peer pressure and lack of information about its dangers. Moreover, smoking a cigarette has become a part…