This document provides an overview of Medicare including its different parts (A, B, C, and D). It discusses eligibility and enrollment, what is covered under each part, premiums and deductibles, penalties for late enrollment, and provides a quiz to test understanding. Key points include that Part A covers hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, and hospice care while Part B covers doctor services and outpatient care. Part C is Medicare Advantage which provides managed care options. Part D is prescription drug coverage offered through private insurers.
A comprehensive view of how Medical Billing works. How to prepare medical claims, patient eligibility, example insurance cards, Medicare / Medicade, authorization of services, charge entry, fee schedules, claim submissions, posting ERAs / EOBs, rejected or denied claims (and their correction), secondary claims, cycle of a claim, revenue cycle, provider info needed on a claim, evaluation and management: coding and evaluations and basic components, etc,. By Medwave Medical Billing & Credentialing at http://medwave.io.
A comprehensive view of how Medical Billing works. How to prepare medical claims, patient eligibility, example insurance cards, Medicare / Medicade, authorization of services, charge entry, fee schedules, claim submissions, posting ERAs / EOBs, rejected or denied claims (and their correction), secondary claims, cycle of a claim, revenue cycle, provider info needed on a claim, evaluation and management: coding and evaluations and basic components, etc,. By Medwave Medical Billing & Credentialing at http://medwave.io.
Payment posting in RCM seems like an afterthought, something that happens after the “real” work of medical billing ends. After all, you’ve done the hard part and got the payments in the door. Payment Posting is the crucial step in the Revenue Cycle Management process.
Dan Wellisch gave this presentation to the Chicago Technology For Vaue Based Healthcare Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Technology-For-Value-Based-Healthcare-Meetup/
During the webinar, attendees will be presented with:
- An overview of the basic roles and responsibilities of federal and provincial governments within our healthcare system
- A review of the key players and structures operating within the system
- The differences between engaging politicians and bureaucrats when advocating within the healthcare system. Each has important and different roles to play.
Trans-quest is a Healthcare Solutions provider..with a key focus on Revenue Cycle Management services for Physician Groups with a special emphasis on AR & Denial Management. Besides, Trans-quest has medical transcription capabilities and have been servicing various Group Physicians ranging from Multi Specialty, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology etc.
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the financial process, utilizing medical billing software, that healthcare facilities use to track patient care episodes from registration and appointment scheduling to the final payment of a balance.
This process is complicated and depends on rules that are specific to payers and to the states in which a provider is located. Effectively, a claims appeal is the process by which a provider attempts to secure the proper reimbursement for their services.
Emeritrust Benefits provides a Medicare educational seminar to help explain what Medicare does and does not cover. We also explain what other types are available including Medicare supplement plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Part D drug plans.
Payment posting in RCM seems like an afterthought, something that happens after the “real” work of medical billing ends. After all, you’ve done the hard part and got the payments in the door. Payment Posting is the crucial step in the Revenue Cycle Management process.
Dan Wellisch gave this presentation to the Chicago Technology For Vaue Based Healthcare Meetup at https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Technology-For-Value-Based-Healthcare-Meetup/
During the webinar, attendees will be presented with:
- An overview of the basic roles and responsibilities of federal and provincial governments within our healthcare system
- A review of the key players and structures operating within the system
- The differences between engaging politicians and bureaucrats when advocating within the healthcare system. Each has important and different roles to play.
Trans-quest is a Healthcare Solutions provider..with a key focus on Revenue Cycle Management services for Physician Groups with a special emphasis on AR & Denial Management. Besides, Trans-quest has medical transcription capabilities and have been servicing various Group Physicians ranging from Multi Specialty, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology etc.
Revenue cycle management (RCM) is the financial process, utilizing medical billing software, that healthcare facilities use to track patient care episodes from registration and appointment scheduling to the final payment of a balance.
This process is complicated and depends on rules that are specific to payers and to the states in which a provider is located. Effectively, a claims appeal is the process by which a provider attempts to secure the proper reimbursement for their services.
Emeritrust Benefits provides a Medicare educational seminar to help explain what Medicare does and does not cover. We also explain what other types are available including Medicare supplement plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Part D drug plans.
This is a presentation by Soraya Ghebleh that explains the major components of Medicare and the associated terms an individual would need to know to navigate the vast amount of information available on Medicare.
Two day presentation created to form a foundation to the user on understanding the basic fundamentals of insurances, how to read and understand the contracts. Explanation of the jargon and terms used. And finally how to apply it in EPIC
NIMH i PSC Assays for the Drug Pipeline - Panchisionwef
Dr David Panchision's live presentation at the Schizophrenia Research Forum's live webinar of June 28, 2017 - http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/webinar-modeling-neuropsychiatric-disorders-using-vitro-models
Schizophrenia Research Forum Live Webinar - June 28, 2017 - Rusty Gage wef
Fred Gage's live presentation at the Schizophrenia Research Forum's live webinar of June 28, 2017 - http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/webinar-modeling-neuropsychiatric-disorders-using-vitro-models
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH FORUM - LIVE WEBINAR June 2017 Kristen Brennandwef
Kristen Brennand presentation at the live webinar of June 28, 2017 hosted by the Schizophrenia Research Forum (http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/webinar-modeling-neuropsychiatric-disorders-using-vitro-models)
STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND SENSITIVITY FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING DEMENTI...wef
Live presentation recorded June 21, 2017, featuring Ellen Phipps and Devin Bowers - review additional material at www.alzpossible.org/strategies-for-communication/
Translating from Animal Models to Human Schizophrenia - Insights into Pathoph...wef
Presentation made by Dr. Tony Grace at the Schizophrenia Research Forum's live webinar of May 4, 2017 - Dopamine in Schizophrenia—Cortical and Subcortical Pathophysiology - review recording of session at http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/dopamine-schizophrenia%E2%80%94cortical-and-subcortical-pathophysiology
Presentation made by Dr. Oliver Howes at the Schizophrenia Research Forum's live webinar of May 4, 2017 - Dopamine in Schizophrenia—Cortical and Subcortical Pathophysiology - review recording of session at http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/dopamine-schizophrenia%E2%80%94cortical-and-subcortical-pathophysiology
Topography and functional significance of the dopaminesgic dysfunction in sch...wef
Presentation made by Dr. Anissa Abi-Dargham at the Schizophrenia Research Forum's live webinar of May 4, 2017 - Dopamine in Schizophrenia—Cortical and Subcortical Pathophysiology - review recording of session at http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/dopamine-schizophrenia%E2%80%94cortical-and-subcortical-pathophysiology
SRF Webinar - What It Will Take to Make Coordinated Specialty Care Available ...wef
Presentation made March 22, 2017, during the live webinar hosted by Schizophrenia Research Forum (SRF). Event recording and additional slides at http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/achieving-effective-treatment-early-psychosis-united-states
SRF Webinar: Beyond DUP - Addressing Disengagement in Community-based Early I...wef
Presentation made March 22, 2017, during the live webinar hosted by Schizophrenia Research Forum (SRF). Event recording and additional slides at http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/achieving-effective-treatment-early-psychosis-united-states
Presentation made March 17, 2017 and hosted by AlzPossible - www.alzpossible.org.
Review recording at http://alzpossible.org/webinars-2/the-basics-memory-loss-dementia-and-alzheimers-disease/
Presentation made at the live webinar hosted by the Schizophrenia Research Forum on the 21st of February, 2017 - http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia-new-guidelines-diagnosis-and-terminology
Oliver Howes - Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: New Guidelines on Diagnosis...wef
Presentation made at the live webinar hosted by the Schizophrenia Research Forum on the 21st of February, 2017 - http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia-new-guidelines-diagnosis-and-terminology
John Kane - Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: New Guidelines on Diagnosis an...wef
Presentation made at the live webinar hosted by the Schizophrenia Research Forum on the 21st of February, 2017 - http://www.schizophreniaforum.org/forums/treatment-resistant-schizophrenia-new-guidelines-diagnosis-and-terminology
HEAR approach to behavior management Live webinar Feb 1 2017wef
Slides presented at the HEAR Approach to Behavior Management live webinar of February 1, 2017, featuring presentations from Dr. Andrew Heck and Carol Garby.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
1. MEDICARE: its “A,” “B,” “C” [and “D”s]…. Presenter: Robert Bullock, Esq. THE ELDER AND DISABILITY LAW CENTER Moderator: E. Ayn Welleford, PhD VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY This webinar presentation, including the slides, is not designed or intended as legal advice or counsel nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship.
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