As a contractor for Medicare, Acentra Health serves as the Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization, also referred to as a BFCC-QIO. While Acentra Health provides BFCC-QIO services in 29 states, the general information is relevant to everyone who has Medicare (including Medicare Advantage) and everyone who works with people who have Medicare. 

This episode is a conversation with our guest from Acentra Health: Dr. Angeline Brunetto, Associate Medical Director for Appeals

In this podcast, our guest will share information about what Medicare beneficiaries can expect from a visit to the emergency room.

For more information about Acentra Health BFCC-QIO, please visit www.acentraqio.com.

KEY TOPICS 

00:22: Overview and introduction

01:04: The emergency room experience

03:56: Medicare coverage

08:18: Key things to know about an emergency room visit

10:06: Tips for people with Medicare

12:03: Myths and misunderstandings

13:54: Summary and final thoughts

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RESOURCES

BFCC-QIO Information for stakeholders: www.acentraqio.com/partners

BFCC-QIO Information for people who have Medicare: www.acentraqio.com/bene

YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AcentraBFCCQIO

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