Al Kushner

Nov 25, 2024 | chiroeco.com | Al Kushner

As a DC, you have a career built on providing essential care that promotes the health and well-being of your patients. However, have you considered what would happen if an injury or illness prevented you from practicing? This is where disability insurance becomes crucial. This article aims to guide you through the intricacies of disability insurance, helping you make informed decisions to protect your career and financial stability.

Oct 28, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Estela Vargas |Jordon Comstock |Al Kushner

Patient communication skills are necessary for the dental administrator to explain how their insurance plans calculate coverage, especially when getting paid is the goal. Most general dental practices accept the assignment of benefits (payment) from a mixture of plans that are out of network (OON) and plans that are in network (INN). It gets tricky when patients don't know the difference and only see that services are paid at 100%, 80%, and 50%.

Oct 15, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Estela Vargas |Jordon Comstock |Al Kushner

Dental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are common but costly. Even with these benefits, low-income MA beneficiaries still face cost-related barriers to accessing these services, according to a study published in Health Affairs. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should measure and monitor the generosity, quality, and equity of supplemental benefits for low-income beneficiaries in MA.

Sep 24, 2024 | drbicuspid.com | Estela Vargas |Jordon Comstock |Al Kushner

We all know that treatment plans are a list of proposed procedures and treatments that must be presented to patients in a way they understand and agree to. Usually, the dentist or hygienist introduces the clinical reasoning behind the recommended treatment, and it is left for the administrative team to get a financial agreement and a commitment on the schedule from the patient.

Sep 6, 2024 | myamericannurse.com | Al Kushner

In the rapidly shifting healthcare landscape, nurses stand at the forefront, not just as caregivers but as vital advocates for patient welfare. For Nebraska nurses, proficiency in Medicare can significantly amplify their ability to serve and support the diverse needs of patients navigating the complexities of healthcare coverage. This article aims to shed light on the importance of Medicare fluency among nurses and provide actionable insights to elevate patient care in New Jersey.