The U.S. Government’s decision to raise the fee to $100,000 for H-1B visas will impact healthcare for American citizens in several ways. H-1B visas are a type of visa that many foreign born physicians-in-training use to practice in the U.S. Previously, these visas cost $5000 and were generally covered by the hospital in which the physician … Continue reading H-1B visa changes hurt physicians and patients
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Do you have a Healthcare Proxy?
A health care proxy allows someone you trust to make medical decisions if you’re unable to speak. It’s easy to set up—and one of the most important forms you’ll ever complete.
The Deductible
This is in regards to healthcare and health insurance. There are similar systems in other areas of business - including auto and home insurances. The deductible is the amount of money the patient has to spend before their health insurance begins paying. It might be easier to do example. Presume that you have a $2000 … Continue reading The Deductible
Capitation
What is capitation? Have you heard the term? Capitation is a payment arrangement used frequently in healthcare, where a provider (such as a doctor or hospital) receives a fixed amount of money per patient for a specific period of time, regardless of the number of services or treatments provided. From an outpatient doctor’s perspective, it … Continue reading Capitation
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