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Megan Christiana: an Introduction

2024-03-25T08:58:15-04:00

In the upcoming weeks, I’ll guide us through a journey exploring the diverse perspectives of caregivers. But before we embark on this exploration together, I want to share why caregiving resonates so deeply with me.

Megan Christiana: an Introduction2024-03-25T08:58:15-04:00
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Celebrating Caregiver Appreciation Day: Recognizing Unsung Heroes

2024-03-04T11:08:48-05:00

One of our products, CareHerd, reduces the stress and increases the effectiveness of family care by combining the best caregiving tools into one application. Today, as a way to thank and celebrate caregivers on Caregiver Appreciation Day, we share thoughtful ways you can show your appreciation to those who selflessly give and make a difference.

Celebrating Caregiver Appreciation Day: Recognizing Unsung Heroes2024-03-04T11:08:48-05:00
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Mentoring and casting off the tyranny of the should

2024-05-13T13:49:50-04:00

Garnet River President and CEO Steve Richards has a passion for mentoring, usually on the topics of career and work path. Here he shares some lessons learned, tools that provide guidance along the journey, and why it takes courage for people to pursue work spent in "flow" and a career with meaning.

Mentoring and casting off the tyranny of the should2024-05-13T13:49:50-04:00
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Are you CMS program audit ready for 2024

2024-01-16T13:42:37-05:00

Annually, open enrollment activities are a true performance test of your company’s systems and processes. Challenges faced during open enrollment can lead to significant compliance risks for your organization as it enters the CMS 2024 Program Audit time of year.

Are you CMS program audit ready for 20242024-01-16T13:42:37-05:00
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CMS releases updated Plan Communications User Guide (PCUG)

2023-12-21T12:42:04-05:00

On November 30th, 2023, CMS released the updated Plan Communications User Guide (PCUG) 17.4v for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. Changes are minimal, but the release is always a good time for you to revisit what you're doing. Here's what you need to know and what you should be thinking about.

CMS releases updated Plan Communications User Guide (PCUG)2023-12-21T12:42:04-05:00
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BeHerd promotes teen connectivity and improved mental health

2023-11-20T14:35:16-05:00

Garnet River's product team is proud to announce the launch of our newest app, BeHerd—a teen-focused, teen-empowering app that makes it easier to connect, share, and listen. BeHerd is not intended to be disruptive but rather to be an added resource that reimagines how kids can seek and get support.

BeHerd promotes teen connectivity and improved mental health2023-11-20T14:35:16-05:00
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Medicaid and CHIP eligibility

2023-10-11T09:49:13-04:00

On August 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to all 50 states, requiring a review of their eligibility systems. The impetus for this letter: CMS determined some states’ Medicaid and CHIP eligibility systems are incorrectly configured to automatically renew people at the family level and not the individual level. Read here how this requirement and recommendations affect health plan partners.

Medicaid and CHIP eligibility2023-10-11T09:49:13-04:00
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Part C & Part D Enrollment and Eligibility Guidance

2023-09-14T11:31:34-04:00

On August 15, 2023, CMS released the updated guidance for Part C and Part D enrollment and eligibility. Included with the policy and technical changes was a new MA model enrollment request form. Read about the notable updates here, as well as access links to enrollment/disenrollment instructions and forms.

Part C & Part D Enrollment and Eligibility Guidance2023-09-14T11:31:34-04:00
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RPA before AI

2023-08-02T15:40:32-04:00

In this era of digital transformation, organizations across industries are constantly seeking ways to optimize their processes, enhance productivity, and streamline operations. RPA emerges as a game-changer, providing a solid foundation for process automation and paving the way for future advancements. That’s right: RPA before AI.

RPA before AI2023-08-02T15:40:32-04:00
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