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Dental Collections and the Big Beautiful Bill
The new paradigm for Medicaid eligibility may require dentists to research patients' work history before getting reimbursed. Collection may depend upon it.

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Oct 312 min read
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Most Seniors Are Ready for Smart Homes
Most seniors are ready for smart homes. EY wrote an excellent article on senior consumer preferences toward healthcare technology in the home.

ntjames5
Oct 242 min read
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Dentists & Hygienists: A Partnership in Patient Care and Profits
When dentists and hygienists collaborate, patients get better outcomes and the practice profits.

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Oct 191 min read
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NC Governor Announces $6.5 billion in Medical Debt Erased
NC just wrote-off $6.5 billion in medical debt for the poor and middle classes.

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Oct 171 min read
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FDA Limits Updated COVID-19 Vaccinations
The FDC has limited access to the updated COVID-19 vaccination to selected groups. It is now harder to get the shot.

ntjames5
Aug 292 min read
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RHTP Funds to Help Rural Communities
RHTP funding to support healthcare facilities in rural communities expires at year's end.

ntjames5
Aug 191 min read
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Surviving Medicaid Cuts & Serving Patients
Anthony Cunningham has a strategy to better serve clients in the midst of Medicaid funding cuts.

ntjames5
Aug 181 min read
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Hospice Payment Rate Updated by 2.6% (Final CMS 2026 Annual Rate Change)
CMS FY 2026 Hospice Payment Rate increases by 2.6%.

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Aug 11 min read
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Are MUAHS damaging Senior Care Facilities' Image in North Carolina
Are unregulated multi-unit Assisted Housing with Services (MUAHS) residences harming patients and the reputation of senior care facilities in NC?

ntjames5
Jul 281 min read
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NC, VA, & SC may get millions from Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Purdue Pharma may pay $7.4 billion to US states in opioid settlement.

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Jul 71 min read
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Building Client Equity in a Medical Practice
Medical practitioners need more than brand recognition to grow the practice. Focus on initiatives that expand engagement and client equity.

ntjames5
Jun 303 min read
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Seniors Spark Dental Expenditure Growth
Seniors spending on dental care grew substantially in 2023 due to changes in Medicare Advantage plans and other changes.

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Jun 201 min read
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Best Patient Care Includes DEI Practices
DEI practices are integral to best patent care

ntjames5
Apr 212 min read
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Unsafe Driving for Elders
I recently read a good article about aging and driving. In the article, Feller Wendt LLC discuss the issues surrounding aging drivers. ...

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Apr 41 min read
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Cost of Care Rises in 2024
Every category of the cost of care rose in 2024. See the results in VA, NC, and SC

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Mar 211 min read
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5 Most Expensive Personal Care Services
Personal care can get expensive. It depends upon the level of care and time spent rendering services

ntjames5
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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It Takes a Village
Strategies for assisting a family member in need of in-home care.

ntjames5
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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