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The Colonoscopies Were Free. But the ‘Surgical Trays’ Came With $600 Price Tags.

Kaiser Health News

Under the law, though, it is the insurer’s responsibility to make preventive care available at zero-cost to patients. Providers may exploit this loophole, said Sabrina Corlette, a research professor and co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University.

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Insurance Coverage for Psychedelic Therapy

Bill of Health

By Vincent Joralemon As therapies using drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD advance through the FDA research and approval pipeline, patients should be prepared for steep price tags attached to these procedures. Although this may be highly cost-effective (considering the cost of untreated PTSD), insurers may balk at the price tag.

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RFID in Healthcare: Navigating Security & Privacy Regulations

Healthcare IT Today

RFID technology involves using tags and readers to wirelessly identify and track objects. Addressing Security and Privacy Concerns with RFID Regarding security and privacy concerns, one primary consideration is the information stored on RFID tags. As RFID expands rapidly, it can trigger security and privacy concerns.

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HIPAA Disclosures of Protected Health Information after Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: Foster Swift Highlights Navigating Michigan and Federal Law

Foster Swift

Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) was tasked with responding to how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) would be affected.

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HIPAA Compliance Considerations During the Pandemic

Foster Swift

As health care providers continue to face new challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for providers to maintain compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). Read More › Tags: Compliance , Cybersecurity , Electronic Health Records , HIPAA.

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The $2.8M Medicine: How Data Can Help Insurers Pay for Life-Changing Therapies Without Breaking The Bank

HIT Consultant

Many of these treatments are drug-based gene therapies–- but they come with an extremely high price tag. The growing number of promising but expensive treatments present a challenge – to governments, caregivers, insurance companies, and ordinary citizens. million gene therapy to treat a rare blood disorder. .

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

Consider: fighting health insurance appeals, crafting countless medical necessity letters, justifying being discharged against medical orders, and other battles fought hand-in-hand with her husband on behalf of Emmett and his well-being.