Workbook for Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Workbook for Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323583865

Corresponding to the chapters in Health Insurance Today, 6th Edition, this workbook lets you practice the skills you will need to succeed as a health insurance professional. Practical assignments reinforce the information in the text, and learning activities and exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. This new edition incorporates the latest information surrounding ICD-10, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and other timely federal influencers. Additionally, application exercises, critical thinking activities, and case studies allow you to apply critical thinking skills to solve a problem or answer a question. Performance objectives include hands-on, application-based learning activities with practice in areas such as completing claim forms, posting payments to a patient's ledger, filling out "Release to Return to Work" forms, and filling out Medicare appeals. Critical thinking activities strengthen your ability to apply health insurance concepts to a variety of challenging situations. Includes Stop and Think exercises which allow you to apply critical thinking skills to problem solving. Defining Chapter Terms activities help you review and understand key terms in each chapter. Chapter assessments test your knowledge of text content with multiple choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. Problem solving/collaborative (group) activities emphasize the importance of teamwork in the health care field. Case studies ask you to solve a real-world problem related to health insurance, such as completing a CMS-1500 claim form or explaining how HIPAA could affect someone recently out of work. Application exercises ask you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations. In-class projects and discussion topics enhance your understanding of specific content from the text. Internet Exploration exercises in each chapter help you learn how to perform research online. NEW! Up-to-date information on all topics including key coverage of Medicare, Electronic Health Records, and Version 5010. NEW! Expanded ICD-10 coverage and removal of all ICD-9 content other than as reference material ensures you stay up-to-date on these significant healthcare system changes.

Workbook for Health Insurance Today E-Book

Workbook for Health Insurance Today E-Book
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2020-09-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323654290

Corresponding to the chapters in Health Insurance Today, 7th Edition, this workbook gives you practice with the skills you will need to succeed as a health insurance professional. Practical assignments reinforce the information in the text, and engaging learning activities and exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. This edition expands its focus on case studies and the use of practice management software, adding more opportunities for application in the medical office. - Performance-based activities include hands-on, application-based learning exercises that provide practice in areas such as completing claim forms, posting payments to a patient's ledger, filling out Release to Return to Work forms, and filling out Medicare appeals. - Critical thinking activities strengthen your ability to apply health insurance concepts to a variety of challenging situations, with Stop and Think exercises allowing you to apply critical thinking skills to solve a problem or answer a question. - Chapter assessments test your knowledge with multiple choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. - Problem-solving and collaborative (group) activities emphasize the importance of teamwork in the healthcare field. - Case studies ask you to solve a real-world problem related to health insurance, such as completing a CMS-1500 claim form or explaining how HIPAA could affect someone recently out of work. - Application exercises ask you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations. - In-class projects and discussion topics enhance your understanding of specific content from the text. - Internet Exploration exercises in each chapter help you learn how to perform research online. - Defining Chapter Terms activities help you review and understand the key terms in each chapter. - NEW! Up-to-date information is included on all topics, including key topics like Medicare. - NEW and expanded case studies and Internet Exploration activities are added. - NEW! Additional performance objectives are included, using practice management software. - NEW! Updated charts and forms are included.

Workbook for Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Workbook for Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 439
Release: 2014-04-04
Genre:
ISBN: 0323293336

Corresponding to the chapters in Health Insurance Today, 4th Edition, this workbook lets you practice the skills you will need to succeed as a health insurance professional. Practical assignments reinforce the information in the text, and learning activities and exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. Case studies ask you to solve a real-world problem related to health insurance, such as completing a CMS-1500 claim form or explaining how HIPAA could affect someone recently out of work. Critical Thinking activities strengthen your ability to apply health insurance concepts to a variety of challenging situations. Performance objectives include hands-on, application-based learning activities in areas such as completing claim forms, posting payments to a patient's ledger, filling out Release to Return to Work forms, and filling out Medicare appeals. Chapter assessments test your knowledge of text content with multiple choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. Application exercises ask you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations. Defining Chapter Terms help you review and understand key terms in each chapter. Problem solving/collaborative (group) activities emphasize the importance of teamwork in the health care field. In-class projects and discussion topics enhance your understanding of specific content from the text. Internet Exploration exercises in each chapter help you learn how to perform research online. NEW! Key coverage of new topics includes medical identity theft and prevention, National Quality Forum (NQF) patient safety measures, ACSX12 Version 5010 HIPAA transaction standards, EMS rule on mandatory electronic claims submission, and standards and implementation specifications for electronic health record technology. UPDATED! Additional ICD-10 coding content prepares you for the upcoming switch to the new coding system. UPDATED! Medicare chapter reflects updates and changes from the new presidential administration.

Workbook for Health Insurance Today E-Book

Workbook for Health Insurance Today E-Book
Author: Julie Pepper
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2023-09-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323934684

Corresponding to the chapters in Beik's Health Insurance Today, 8th Edition, this workbook lets you practice the skills you will need to succeed as a health insurance professional. Practical assignments reinforce the information in the text, and engaging learning activities and case studies challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations. This edition adds up-to-date coverage of cybersecurity, COVID-19, crowdfunding for medical bills, and more. Performance-based activities include hands-on, application-based learning exercises that provide practice in areas such as completing claim forms, posting payments to a patient's ledger, filling out Release to Return to Work forms, and filling out Medicare appeals. Critical thinking activities strengthen your ability to apply health insurance concepts to a variety of challenging situations. Chapter assessments test your knowledge with multiple choice, true/false, short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and matching questions. Problem-solving and collaborative (group) activities emphasize the importance of teamwork in the healthcare field. Case studies ask you to solve real-world problems related to health insurance, such as completing a CMS-1500 claim form or explaining how HIPAA could affect someone recently out of work. Application exercises ask you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world situations. In-class projects and discussion topics enhance your understanding of specific content from the text. Internet Exploration exercises in each chapter help you learn how to perform and evaluate research online. Defining Chapter Terms activities help you review and understand the key terms in each chapter. - NEW! Additional content on cybersecurity emphasizes the importance of keeping digital information private and secure. - NEW! Information on crowdfunding for medical bills discusses how this practice affects billing. - NEW! Interactive VST eBook provides a seamless digital experience. - NEW! Coverage of COVID-19 explores its impact on billing, reimbursement, and employment.

Medical Insurance Made Easy - E-Book

Medical Insurance Made Easy - E-Book
Author: Jill Brown
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2013-08-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323277012

- Features completely updated information that reflects the many changes in the insurance industry. - Contains a new chapter on UB-92 insurance billing for hospitals and outpatient facilities. - Includes a new appendix, Quick Guide to HIPAA for the Physician's Office, to provide a basic overview of the important HIPAA-related information necessary on the job.

Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 557
Release: 2014-08-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323262449

Key coverage of new topics includes medical identity theft and prevention, National Quality Forum (NQF) patient safety measures, ACSX12 Version 5010 HIPAA transaction standards, EMS rule on mandatory electronic claims submission, and standards and implementation specifications for electronic health record technology. Increased emphasis on producing and submitting claims electronically gives you an edge in today’s competitive job market. UPDATED! Additional ICD-10 coding content prepares you for the upcoming switch to the new coding system. NEW! Content on ARRA, HI-TECH, and the Health Insurance Reform Act ensures you are familiar with the latest health care legislation and how it impacts what you do on the job.

Health Insurance Today

Health Insurance Today
Author: Janet I. Beik
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781416000549

Health Insurance Today: A Practical Approach simplifies health insurance concepts through abundant real-world examples, case studies and application exercises. Practice-based instruction, supported by the direct, conversational writing style, makes the often-complicated insurance billing and coding process understandable and accessible. Each chapter develops the learning objective in a manageable, direct narrative, followed by a short application exercise to ensure student comprehension. Key terms are highlighted and defined in the margins to facilitate immediate understanding and build familiarity with industry terms. Compliance tips located throughout teach correct billing and coding practices to comply with federal and state mandates. Case studies, critical thinking exercises and collaborative learning activities provide ample opportunities for practice, self-assessment and confidence building. Features the new CMS-1500 (8-05 version) throughout, to prepare students for real-world practice. Each chapter has been carefully developed to stand on its own, making the text ideal for open entry programs.

Beik's Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Beik's Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Author: Julie Pepper
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2023-09-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323934102

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Managed Care** Master the complexities of health insurance with this easy-to-understand guide! Beik's Health Insurance Today, 8th Edition provides a solid foundation in basics such as the types and sources of health insurance, the submission of claims, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding insurance. It follows the claims process from billing and coding to reimbursement procedures, with realistic practice on the Evolve companion website. This edition adds up-to-date coverage of cybersecurity, COVID-19, crowdfunding for medical bills, and cost/value calculators. Making difficult concepts seem anything but, this resource prepares you for a successful career as a health insurance professional. - Direct, conversational writing style makes learning insurance and billing concepts easier. - Clear and attainable learning objectives, with chapter content that follows the order of the objectives, make learning easier for students and make chapter content easier to teach for educators. - Learning features include review questions, scenarios, and additional exercises to ensure comprehension, critical thought, and application to practice. - Hands-on practice with a fillable CMS-1500 form and accompanying case studies and unique UB-04 forms on the companion Evolve website, ensure practicum- and job-readiness. - HIPAA Tips emphasize the importance of privacy and government rules and regulations, ensuring a solid foundation in regulatory compliance. - NEW! Additional content on cybersecurity emphasizes the importance of keeping digital information private and secure. - NEW! Information on crowdfunding for medical bills discusses how this practice affects billing. - NEW! Geographic Practice Cost Indexes/Resource Based Relative Value Scale (GPCI/RBPVU) calculators are included. - NEW! Coverage of COVID-19 explores its impact on billing, reimbursement, and employment.

Health Careers Today

Health Careers Today
Author: Judith A. Gerdin
Publisher: Mosby
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Allied health personnel
ISBN: 9780815198291

Surveys health occupations. Includes information on anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic health care skills, and careers.

Workbook for Health Careers Today E-Book

Workbook for Health Careers Today E-Book
Author: Judith Gerdin
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323789714

Reinforce your understanding of healthcare basics with this practical workbook! Corresponding to the chapters in Gerdin's Health Careers Today, 7th Edition, this workbook includes engaging exercises and activities to help you master healthcare concepts and skills. It also helps you develop critical thinking and internet research skills, and challenges you to apply your knowledge to healthcare settings. This edition adds valuable practice with essay writing and computer skills. Not only will you get more out of the textbook, but you will also prepare more effectively for exams! - Concept Applications cover key information and help in applying knowledge to the real world. - Critical Thinking activities ask you to choose a position and explain the reasons for your choice. - Coloring and labeling exercises help you learn key concepts and understand anatomical structures. - Laboratory exercises offer hands-on activities to hone your lab skills and learn pharmacology. - NEW! Fully revised practice questions reinforce content in the Health Careers Today textbook. - NEW! Career-specific activities invite students to understand the education requirements and earning potential of hundreds of careers in the health professions. - NEW! Understanding the Concepts questions challenge students to build their comprehension of the material. - NEW! Performance Applications labs offer hands-on activities for selected Skill Lists from the textbook.