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March 29, 2021
National Diabetes Prevention Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) was established to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Taught by trained lifestyle coaches, the program helps educate and motivate people at risk for type 2 diabetes to adopt a healthier lifestyle. CDPHP offers coverage to eligible Medicaid and HARP members to participate in 22 sessions…
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March 29, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration: A Guide to Reimbursement and Coding
Health care providers who are authorized to administer the coronavirus are contributing in a big way to the health of their community. As COVID-19 vaccines are currently supplied by the federal government, though, there are strict rules about reimbursement and coding for vaccine administration. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has established the…
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February 11, 2021
Why HIPAA Compliance Should Be on Your List of Goals for 2021
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 70% of organizations are not HIPAA-compliant. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates industry-wide standards for health care information and electronic billing and requires that protected health information (PHI) be safeguarded and confidentially handled. Any company that deals with PHI must have a…
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January 27, 2021
Suicide Risk in LGBTQ Youth and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Compared to heterosexual youths, the suicide rate in LGBTQ adolescents is greater. One analysis (JAMA Pediatrics, 2018) compiled data from 35 previous studies involving 10 countries and nearly 2.4 million heterosexual youth and 113,468 LGBT youth, ages 12 to 20 years of age. The results indicated that LGBT youth were 3.5 to 5.87 times more…
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January 27, 2021
ER Diversion Program for Those Experiencing Behavioral Health Crises
The Living Room at Ellis Medicine, established in partnership with Rehabilitation Support Services, provides a calm, comfortable setting where individuals experiencing emotional or mental health crises can get help. Staffed by a licensed clinical social worker, peer specialist, and care manager with collaboration from consulting medical staff, the program offers an effective alternative to emergency…
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January 27, 2021
Hixny: Your Source for Secure, Real-time Patient Data
The Healthcare Information Exchange of New York (Hixny) is a non-profit, local health information network that supports the secure flow of electronic health information through the Statewide Health Information Network for New York (SHIN-NY), which is overseen by the New York State Department of Health. It was established to help improve patient outcomes, reduce or…
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