Health Insurance Article

Health Insurance Article
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Read the articles below:
/newarchives/0217p40.shtml/cpb/medical/data/1_99/0039.htmlhttps://blog.capterra.com/nutritionist-dietitian-guide-accepting-insurance/In an initial minimum 500-word post, answer the following questions for the readings:
The main purpose of each article is... ( you will have a statement for each of the three articles)Identify two main conclusions overall in the articles.What are the implications (identify at least 3) for nutrition counselors?Once you have posted your initial post, respond to at least two other posts.
Guide to Insurance and Reimbursement
In the article Guide to Insurance and Reimbursement, Krista Ulatowski (2017) highlights the main purpose is highlighting the required steps on insurance reimbursement for private practice dietitians, including “filing claims, coding, and getting paid.” Dietitians are allowed to accept public insurance for their clients through Medicare and Medicaid, which improves access to nutrition counseling. Accepting insurance filing claims and getting paid allows dieticians to serve their clients better, but dieticians should be aware of the factors causing a denial of claims. Accepting insurance is not always the best alternative if there are super bills, packaged services offered at a discount, self-pay options, and client health saving plans (Ulatowski, 2017). Nutrition counselors need to learn more about insurance and reimbursement and how this affects their practice. They also need to choose insurance plans that allow referral from a physician to provide services. Consulting with other dietitians is necessary to understand the best options for the forms of payment and reimbursement.
* How does the failure of insurance plans and Medicare to cover medical nutrition therapy affect access to nutrition education and counseling?
Weight Reduction Medications and Programs - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins
The main purpose of the article Weight Reduction Medications and Programs - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins is to elaborate on Aetna’s policy plan when medical obesity treatments are considered in the weight reduction medications and clinical supervision of the weight reduction programs (Aetna, 2021). Weight reduction medications are supplementary to caloric restriction, dieting, and lifestyle modifications. Furthermore, ...