Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When used correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems and consequences.
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While almost everyone is familiar with a HIPAA Risk Assessment, many practices have not completed a full Compliance Risk Assessment.
A Compliance Risk Assessment is a process for healthcare entities to determine what risks exist, evaluate potential risks and focus resources to address the most significant risks.
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French state to reduce the amount it contributes to your dental bills
France’s social security fund Assurance Maladie will directly refund less dental treatment in a bid to cut €500 million a year from its budget.
Its share of dental bills will drop from the standard 70% to 60% from October 1.
For people with top-up health insurance, that means their insurer will now cover 40% of treatment, up from 30%.
Those providing this insurance, however, will likely pass on this extra cost to customers in the form of higher premiums, said Marie-Laure Dreyfuss, General Delegate of the Center Technique des Institutions de Prévoyance (CTIP).
They are already set to invest half…
Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan
We often hear many reasons why people do not have an estate plan or why they are putting off creating their estate plan.
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Here are the top five reasons why people don’t have an estate plan (and why these reasons shouldn’t prevent you from doing your estate plan today):
I don’t have enough money, property, etc. Estate planning is not just about assets. Estate planning is a way to protect your…
Things HNWIs Should Check Before a Health Insurance Purchase
The High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are known for keeping a portfolio of diverse insurance purchases. While many of us take for granted the utility of insurance, these individuals, in particular, will continue to explore better opportunities where they can get the most out of these policies. why? Because they understand the risks and want to avoid experiencing the aftershocks of the same. One such insurance policy they would run to purchase at first instance is health insurance.
Now, what policy you purchase depends on what antecedents you have and what your requirements are. In case you are an HNWI…
Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?
When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there are usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first and properly addressing concerns can prevent a lawsuit.
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Often, the employee who becomes the whistleblower tries to raise the issue internally before going outside the company.
There are also fears of retaliation by many whistleblowers. Fear of retaliation…
Florida is not doing enough to keep children on Medicaid, health advocates warn
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Health care advocates are sounding the alarm over how Florida is handling last month’s end of emergency Medicaid, which they color could force thousands of eligible children to lose medical coverage because their parents don’t know they must apply to the federal program.
One reason they don’t know, according to advocates, is that Florida officials haven’t done enough to reach out to families and that some of its messaging is causing confusion. Some advocates are also asking why Florida isn’t taking advantage of a federal waiver that would ensure stable health coverage for their youngest and…
Democratic lawmakers press Newsom to spend millions from health insurance fines
When Gov. Gavin Newsom took office four years ago, the Democrats went after Republicans on the national stage as they sought to gut the Affordable Care Act. Key to his ambitious healthcare agenda: reinstating the fine on Californians who don’t have health coverage, which had been eliminated at the federal level.
It was a tough sell for a new governor, and Newsom needed strong allies among state Democratic leaders, who at the time, in 2019, voiced concern about essentially levying a new tax on Californians unable to afford the rising cost of healthcare. Democrats, who, then as now, controlled the…
International Health Insurance Market Report 2023: Keep Up to Date With Trends in IPMI and How the Market is Changing
DUBLIN, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “International Health Insurance 2023” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers.
The latest information, facts and figures on international health insurance
International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) is a key global health insurance product for many insurance companies, brokers and MGAs.
It is a dynamic market that is seeing major new partnerships, selling and buying of insurers or business books, technological changes and much more.
New compulsory health insurance and universal health insurance affects demand in a positive as well as negative way.
Brokers and insurers expect strong growth in 2023 and future years.…