Your Office Manager has asked you to participate in writing a letter for patients who would like information on the Medicare options.

Your Office Manager has asked you to participate in writing a letter for patients who would like information on the Medicare options.

Your Office Manager has asked you to participate in writing a letter for patients who would like information on the Medicare options.

Instructions

Your Office Manager has asked you to participate in writing a letter for patients who would like information on the Medicare options.

The letter should explain the parts of Medicare, their differences, and features.

For this assignment, write a 2-3-page letter discussing Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D.    Review Unit 2, Topic 2 Content and website links provided to assist you in writing the letter.

Requirements:

2-3-page letter format, using proper APA format

Use a professional tone when addressing patients.

Clearly define and describe the four parts of Medicare so the patient will understand them.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

here is a list of references your use

Drug coverage. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d

Medicare.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.medicare.gov/Medicare card [Online image]. Retrieved from http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mZkHfCjdprA/UnGGg66MwvI/AAAAAAAAFfY/YDObRqAjWZ4/s1600/medicare+card.png

NAAIP. (2016, April 27). Medicare explained in two minutes – 2019 insights [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9wGIaKE6fA

Part A costs. (n.d.). Retrieved on July 9, 2019, from https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/part-a-costs

Part B costs. (n.d.). Retrieved on July 9, 2019, from https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/part-b-costs

Applying Regulations in Varying Care Settings First: Select 2 practice settings.

Choose 2 different practice settings located in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation (https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/CFCsAndCoPs?redirect=/CFCsandCOPs/) one that you are familiar with, and another that you are interested in exploring. Not all nurse practice locations are included in the CMS website. If you have questions, contact your Instructor. The practice location must be able to bill Medicare or Medicaid for facility services.

Second: Select 2 factors…see below

Examine the similarities and differences in conditions of coverage and participation related to your 2 chosen factors.

Consider the following:

o       Staffing requirements

o       Release of patient records

o       Patient rights

o       Administrative structure

o       Another aspect relative to the specific care environment Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 5 years.

Format your assignment as one of the following:

•       875-word APA formatted paper