Lisa Eramo

About Lisa:

Lisa Eramo is an independent health care writer whose work appears in the Journal of the American Health Information Management Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association, For The Record Magazine, Medical Economics, Medscape and more.

Lisa studied creative writing at Hamilton College and obtained a master’s degree in journalism from Northeastern University. She is a member of the American Health Information Management Association, American Academy of Professional Coders, Society of Professional Journalists, Association of Health Care Journalists and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.

Lisa currently resides in Cranston, Rhode Island with her wife and two-year-old twin boys.

Articles by Lisa Eramo:

What Is a Medicare Scope of Appointment?
If you’re considering signing up for a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D plan in person, you’ll need to sign a Medicare Scope of Appointment before meeting one-one-one with a Medicare insurance... Read more
Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC)
Your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) not only processes your Medicare claims, it also determines coverage for certain items and services you might need. Learn more about the role your spec... Read more
Understanding Jimmo vs. Sebelius
As a result of the landmark decision in Jimmo v. Sebelius, Medicare policy now clearly states that coverage decisions for skilled care (nursing care or therapy) cannot hinge solely on whether a pat... Read more
Medicare Lifetime Reserve Days Explained
Lifetime reserve days (LRD) provide additional Medicare coverage beyond the first 90 days of an inpatient hospitalization. You only get 60 of these days to use over your lifetime, and you can’t ear... Read more
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