Navigating the compliance and regulatory environment across rural health – MedCity News

Navigating the compliance and regulatory environment across rural health – MedCity News

Rural areas are particularly vulnerable, and delivering healthcare services while ensuring a positive patient experience presents a unique set of challenges. Couple those challenges with the increasingly complex compliance and regulatory environment, whether it’s the Omnibus Burden Reduction rule or complying with HIPAA changes amid increasing cyber threats, navigating the rural healthcare landscape can be tricky. Increasingly, rural hospitals are […]

Aging Care Experts’ Plan To Fix Care Navigation In U.S.

Aging Care Experts’ Plan To Fix Care Navigation In U.S.

Leaders in the long-term care industry are putting their heads together to help aging adults and their families navigate the complicated world of aging services. In a report from Nexus Insights — a think tank focused on senior care — over a dozen executives and professors argue the country needs navigational centers, or hubs, to serve as community entryways to […]

BBC News Anchors Changed Into Black Suits Ahead of the Queen’s Death at Age 96

BBC News Anchors Changed Into Black Suits Ahead of the Queen’s Death at Age 96

Buckingham Palace announced today that Queen Elizabeth II died this afternoon at age 96, after giving word earlier that she had been placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, the royal family’s summer estate in the Scottish Highlands. Ahead of the official statement, viewers noticed that newscasters for Britain’s BBC News network had changed into black clothing, which is a […]

These Were Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Beauty Products

These Were Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Beauty Products

Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most iconic figures and leaders of modern history, passed away this afternoon. She was 96. With 70 years of service, duty and honor under her belt, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch was responsible for countless British and Commonwealth victories and strides of progress. She was also known for her elegance, radiant smile, the high esteem in […]

Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch

Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in Great Britain’s history, passed away today at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. The queen, who ascended to the throne in 1952 at just 25 years old and held her position for 70 years, spent her final days at Balmoral Castle, her summer estate in Scotland, surrounded by family, reports the BBC. In addition […]

Michigan Supreme Court puts abortion rights question on Nov. ballot

Michigan Supreme Court puts abortion rights question on Nov. ballot

Michigan voters will see an abortion rights question on the ballot in November, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The 5-2 ruling comes after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers last week deadlocked 2-2 along partisan lines, blocking certification of the sweeping amendment that if passed, would enshrine abortion rights into the state’s constitution.  The deadline to finalize the […]

Walgreens Health taps Claim.MD to streamline claims submission process – MedCity News

Walgreens Health taps Claim.MD to streamline claims submission process – MedCity News

Walgreens Health announced Wednesday it is contracting with electronic data interchange clearinghouse Claim.MD to better the claims submission process, reduce denials and improve cash flow. Pecos, Texas-based Claim.MD helps providers, software vendors and insurance carriers manage electronic medical transactions. The company was founded in the early 1980’s and has an insurance network that includes Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payers. “Essentially, […]

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at Age 96, Buckingham Palace Announces

Queen Elizabeth II Dies at Age 96, Buckingham Palace Announces

Buckingham Palace has released a statement to say Queen Elizabeth II has died. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a short statement, triggering 10 days of national mourning and an outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign. A statement from Buckingham Palace said, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort […]