Observation vs Admission

17/06/2024 17 min
Observation vs Admission

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What is and is NOT covered!Most of what you will learn will apply to both Medicare and Non-Medicare insurance!Lynette is back and sharing more VALUABLE information with us. 2:00 Differences between Observation and Admission.Questions to askADVOCATE !!! Nurses, Doctors and Family !!!2:14 Different types of admissionAdmission for treatment or Observation!?3:20 Example of how to correct billing mistakes and ensure insurance pays the bills.How NOT to get stuck with a HUGE hospital bill5:39 DO NOT sign the paper releasing the hospital from obligation. Do NOT sign that "Against Medical Advice" form !6:55 Hospitals CAN get stuck with the bill if things are not done correctly.         You "Could" get stuck!8:25 Crazy charges on a Detailed Bill from the hospital8:55 Multi-Admissions DO NOT ALLOW IT !!!11:05 Short Term re-hab and how to ensure it will be paid forVerbage is EVERYTHING!!!13:45 The POWER of Advocating for a patient or loved one!https://www.mig4u.net#shorttermcare#rehab#medicareshorttermcare#medicarerehab#ama#againstmedicaladvice#observation#medicareobservation#medicareadmission#advocate#medicarepodcast#medicarehospital#medicarephysicaltherapy#medicaredischarge#medicarehospitaldischarge#dischargeagainstmedicaladvice