Get the Facts About Hospice Care and Medicare
Posted: November 6, 2021
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care. It includes services intended to provide comfort for terminally ill individuals. Palliative care is specialized medical care, performed to relieve pain and stress, with a focus on the needs of the patient, not on the prognosis. Medicare provides coverage for hospice care. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) reports...
Business Insurance to Protect Your Veteran-Owned Company
Posted: November 4, 2021
Veterans entering the business world have access to a number of resources. These include the Small Business Administration, Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), the SCORE Veteran Fast Launch Initiative, and American Corporate Partners (ACP). One essential aspect of running a business is having adequate insurance coverage to protect your interests. The type of business insurance you need to protect your...
Safeguard Your Property During the Holidays
Posted: November 1, 2021
The holidays are a time for celebration and getting together with family and friends. They can also mean a greater risk for your property if you are hosting parties or traveling away from home to other holiday celebrations. This is where your homeowners insurance policy comes in. Common Holiday Homeowners Insurance Claims Your homeowners policy will likely cover a range of holiday-related losses, including the...
Tips for Avoiding Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Posted: October 21, 2021
Medicare fraud is committed when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to get payment or a higher payment than the healthcare provider is entitled to receive. Medicare abuse occurs with practices resulting in unnecessary costs for Medicare. Examples include overcharging for supplies or services, misusing billing codes, or billing for unnecessary services. Medicare fraud and abuse are more common than you may think. Fraud schemes can range...
A Savvy Business Owner’s Checklist for Cyber Insurance Coverage
Posted: October 19, 2021
Any business that uses computer technology today has to deal with cyber risk. Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and small and medium businesses are being targeted more than ever. With the shift to more people working from home in 2020, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the opportunity to exploit remote workers. Cyber insurance may be essential for a business of any size. The following...