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Io Dolka, MS, BCPA replied to the topic Female 86 Years Old – Facing A Uterine Biopsy in the forum General Conversation 6 months, 2 weeks ago
As AnnMarie mentioned, it is important to get this checked out. However, COPD can create serious complications under general anesthesia. Local or regional anesthesia is preferred in those cases, if appropriate. I am wondering if light sedation can be used in this case instead. A pre-op consult with the anesthesiologist would be surely warranted…[Read more]
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AnnMarie McIlwain replied to the topic Female 86 Years Old – Facing A Uterine Biopsy in the forum General Conversation 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Doctors have a long history of minimizing women’s pain, particularly in the reproductive anatomy. Thus, I would not recommend without anesthesia. If she is not suffering from dementia, she will most likely be fine with the anesthesia based on what I observed with an 87 year old client in CA who had endometrial cancer and required two biopsies.
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cfbowers started the topic Female 86 Years Old – Facing A Uterine Biopsy in the forum General Conversation 6 months, 2 weeks ago
An 86 year old female had a transvaginal ultrasound & they found fluid.
She saw two physicians who both agreed she should have a biopsy.
Option from two physicians thus far:
1) have a light anesthesia – per a female physician
2) have it done in his office without anesthesia – per a male physician who he told her she would just have a little…[Read more] -
Cheryl Kauffman, PT, BCPA replied to the topic Contracts – Emergency Services in the forum +ADL Forum: Directory Listed APHA Members Only 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I charge 33% more for in-person services w/ <24 hour notice, 8a-8p and 50% more 8p-8a. BTW, I don’t provide transportation for clients as I feel it’s too much liability. I’ll meet them at home and travel with them or meet them at the care site.
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Nicky Wik, BCPA started the topic Contracts – Emergency Services in the forum +ADL Forum: Directory Listed APHA Members Only 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Good morning! I hope you all had a nice holiday! I have a question about contracts. Over the last two weeks, I have had to take people to the emergency room. One was last night at 10:30 pm. Do you have different charges for same day emergency services or nights or weekend charges? I am thinking of charging 1-1/2 times my normal rate for…[Read more]
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Io Dolka, MS, BCPA replied to the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Thank you all for your swift reply. I passed on your information to the client but she informed me she decided to just renew her current plan. Happy Holidays to all!
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adriagross replied to the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 6 months, 4 weeks ago
FYI – I am a licensed insurance broker and consultant in NYS – thanks Adria
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adriagross replied to the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Wrong number, sorry about that. 845-978-9493.
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adriagross replied to the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Hi Jo and Dana,
I would be interested in helping the NY individual. They can call me at 845-978-9483.
Many thanks.
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AnnMarie McIlwain replied to the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Thank you Dana.
Io, yes, I can help.
AnnMarie
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APHA Member Services replied to the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 7 months ago
Adria Goldman Gross: https://app.umbrahealthadvocacy.com/advocate/adria-goldman-gross-fipc
AnnMarie McIlwain: https://app.umbrahealthadvocacy.com/advocate/annmarie-mcilwain
Sara du Terroil: https://app.umbrahealthadvocacy.com/advocate/sara-du-terroilMany others do this work remotely but may others will chime in with NY resources.
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Io Dolka, MS, BCPA started the topic NY insurance advocate in the forum SIG – Medical Billing & Claims Forum 7 months ago
Hello friends,
We have a client who resides in NY and needs to update her medical coverage to cover specific types of surgery in the upcoming months. Is there an advocate in this group or someone you would recommend that could work with her before the end of the open enrollment period in NY?
Would appreciate any suggestions.
Many thanks an…[Read more]
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Shelbey Arevalo replied to the topic To serve clients in all 50 states in the forum General Conversation 7 months ago
Hi Sarah! I started a nonprofit recently and I am navigating helping patients in all 50 states and I am happy to give you some guidance and happy to help each other as we navigate things. What is most important is getting your home base and communications set up and you go from there. Depending on the type of services you offer to the patient, you…[Read more]
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Melanie Campa,BCPA replied to the topic ER does not contract with patient insurance in the forum General Conversation 7 months ago
Good work, Linda!
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Kris Tenniswood started the topic Notice Of Privacy Practices in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch <br>(Fall/Winter 2024) 7 months ago
Hi Steph,
We talked about you posting a Notice of Privacy Practices form. Has that been posted yet? Thank you in advance for that. -
Charisse Cisco replied to the topic Links to Bootcamp Live sessions Dec 7th and 8th! in the forum Patient Advocacy Boot Camp 7 months, 1 week ago
Hi Stephanie,
I emailed you some days before the live boot camp sessions took place to ask if the sessions will be recorded. Do you have an estimated timeframe on when it will be posted?
Thank you for your help.
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linda@medicalbillproblems.com replied to the topic ER does not contract with patient insurance in the forum General Conversation 7 months, 1 week ago
Success!!! They agreed to accept the EOB after I explained the situation and sent a letter saying we would file a NSA complaint to CMS and/or to the state Department oh Health.
Thanks for your input
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Jodi Vann replied to the topic Links to Bootcamp Live sessions Dec 7th and 8th! in the forum Patient Advocacy Boot Camp 7 months, 1 week ago
Hi Stephanie
I attended the boot camp this past weekend. Where do I find the toolbox (or toolkit) you spoke of during the class? I’d like to be able to print the PowerPoint and forms if possible.Thank you so much
Jodi Vann
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Michael Yudelevich replied to the topic 92 yr old unsafe discharge in the forum Confidential Case Discussion 7 months, 1 week ago
Urgent Support Requested
[Looking for Media contact that can expose the details of this situation before Friday 12/13/2024]This client has asked me to share this story with anyone in my network. Please note there are full names included below, shared with his permission.
Link #1 – email sent to writer at major newspaper last week that I was…[Read more]
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