November 30, 2022 2 min read Reimbursement is a large part of how hospital systems generate revenue from payers (insurance companies), and is what we call ‘the backend’ of healthcare. Medical coding, though less visible to patients, helps physicians note and justify treatments and diagnosis for their patients; it is […]
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Technology struggles for seniors pose challenges to medical access in Covid-19 times
These have been lifesavers for many older adults staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic. But an unprecedented shift to virtual interactions has a downside: large numbers of seniors are unable to participate. Among them are older adults with dementia (14% of those 71 and older), hearing loss (nearly two-thirds […]