Insiders Guide to the Health Insurance Industry
Insiders Guide to the Health Insurance Industry
Health insurance can feel overwhelming, but understanding the basics can make navigating the health care system far less confusing. Explore the different types of health insurance programs and eligibility requirements, with special focus on Medicare, including the differences between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare, associated costs and factors to consider when choosing coverage. This course covers current issues with rising health care costs and the impact on patiences as well as how to read an explanation of benefits, understand cost-sharing terms and make sense of medical claims and coding. Participants will leave better prepared to navigate the health care system and advocate for themselves with greater confidence.
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Presenter | Jane Kapoian
Jane Kapoian has 30 years of experience in health care finance on both the provider and payer sides. Before retiring, she served as senior director of data analytics and claims operations for a large insurance company in New Hampshire. Kapoian has in-depth knowledge of the industry. She is a certified medical coder and a former Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA) and Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP).
