Given a passage and a query based on the passage, generate an unambiguous, concise and simple answer to the query from information in the passage. Note that the answer may not be present in exact form.

Input: Consider Input: All thisand moremeans Availity is the place for a career with purpose and a life with balance. At Availity, it's work and life working together. Read more Glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it's like to work at Availity, including salaries, reviews, office photos, and more. This is the Availity company profile. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at Availity. Availity offers both a multi-payer portal and an EDI clearinghouse. The multi-payer portal that BCBSGa is recommending optimizes the flow of information between health Why does Humana want health care providers to use the Availity Web Portal? Humana tries to streamline health care processes wherever possible. Humana has selected Availity as its preferred provider portal because it helps health care providers access secure information and submit transactions online. By using the multipayer Availity Web Portal, health care providers can access information and transactions from Humana and other payers on one website. To upload a batch of claims on the portal: 1 Create a claim file using your current billing software. 2 Log into http://www.availity.com/ . 3 Click EDI File Management/Send and Receive EDI Files. 4 Click the Send Files mailbox. 5 Browse your computer for the batch claim file and click on it. A: Availity is a health information network that offers a multi-payer portal which gives. physicians, hospitals and other health care providers access to multiple payers'. information through a single website and a single log in and password (sign-on). Q: What is Humana's relationship with Availity? A: Availity was formed in Jacksonville, Florida, as a joint venture between Florida Blue (formerly Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida) and Humana in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce administrative complexity in the health care industry, with the ultimate goal of improving health care outcomes. Availity. BlueCross partnered with Availity to enhance our online tools and to offer our providers a wider range of web-based products and services. contact Availity Client Services (1.800.282.4548). 00050. ANTHEM CO. 3. x . x. This payeraccepts EDI batch claims viathe Availity portal only.To do so, log in to the Availity portal (www.availity.com), and then click EDI File Management | Send and Receive EDI Files. After selecting your organization, click SendFiles. For further assistance, click Help at the top of the portal page or Availity is making healthcare better Availity is an industry-leading, HITRUST-certified health care information technology company that serves an extensive network of health plans, providers, and technology partners nationwide through a suite of dynamic products built on a powerful, intelligent platform. Query: availity what is it

Output: Availity is a health information network that offers a multi-payer portal which gives physicians, hospitals and other health care providers access to multiple payers'.

Input: Consider Input: Unfortunately, air conditioners don't live as long as people, and in the brutal conditions of Phoenix, Arizona, air conditioners can have remarkably short lives without proper care and maintenance. The average lifespan of an air conditioner is anywhere from 8 to 15 years, but it's hard to say exactly how long any given air conditioner unit will last. The Biggest Factors in Air Conditioner Lifespans Certain factors can influence how long your air conditioner survives, including the size of the air conditioner unit, your duct design, the amount of use and how much maintenance your unit receives. This allows you to control the flow of cooled air into each room of your home, keeping you more comfortable, and allowing your air conditioner to work more efficiently. Your central air conditioner is designed to last anywhere from 15 to 20 years. While there's a good chance it may last far longer, especially if you're meticulous about maintenance, there are still some very compelling reasons to replace it. Air Conditioner Use. Like anything else with moving parts, the more you use your air conditioner, the faster it's going to break down. No matter how good the unit, the more it runs, the sooner it will need to be replaced. Heat pumps -- If you have an electric heat pump heating system, plan on replacing the exterior unit after about 16 years. Thermostats -- Expect your home's thermostat(s) to last about 35 years. Electric radiant heaters -- The most common of this type of room conditioner might be baseboard heaters. The impact of these items can be minor by themselves, but when several parts of the equation are out of whack, your air conditioner may have a very short life. How the different factors can affect your unit: Air Conditioner Size. The size of your air conditioner affects how efficiently it works, as well as how frequently it switches on and off. The Lifespan of a Central Air Conditioner. Per the United States Department of Energy, the average lifespan of a central air conditioner is about 15 to 20 years. Some units may continue operating well beyond the 20-year mark, and others may need to be replaced before the 15 years has passed. How Long Does a Central Air Conditioner Last? Posted on February 8, 2017 by Glen Feurst Whether you're buying a home with central air already installed or you're thinking about replacing your elderly HVAC unit, it's important to understand that a central air conditioner isn't designed to last forever. Twenty years ago, the brand-new central air conditioner units that were available had an average SEER rating of about 12. Today, new systems have an average SEER rating that ranges from 16 to 18, which is far more efficient. The Biggest Factors in Air Conditioner Lifespans. Certain factors can influence how long your air conditioner survives, including the size of the air conditioner unit, your duct design, the amount of use and how much maintenance your unit receives. Ducting -- The NAHB estimates that the ductwork in your home should last about 10 years. A report done by InterNACHI might be more accurate on this HVAC component: their study indicates that ducts should function properly for 60 to 100 years. Query: how long does a central air conditioner last

Output: A central air conditioner lasts 15 to 20 years.

Input: Consider Input: Patients and their family members often want to know how long a person who has cancer will continue to live. It's normal to want to be prepared for the future. But predicting how long someone will continue to live is a hard question to answer. And, if they develop uncontrolled symptoms in the last week, they can still receive Palliative Sedation. Is VSED ethical? Is it suicide? It is not suicide. If the goal is to alleviate or prevent suffering, it is considered ethically acceptable for someone who is capable of making an informed decision. VSED must be distinguished from the naturally occurring loss of appetite and interest in food or water that occurs at the end of life. Last Updated: Thursday 14 July 2016 09:58. What is VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating & Drinking)? This refers to the decision by a patient to stop eating food and drinking liquids when they have a terminal or life-limiting disease, so that their death can be hastened (and therefore their dying will not be prolonged). Withdrawal from friends and family: 1 People often focus inward during the last weeks of life. 2 They may lose interest in things they used to enjoy, such as favorite TV shows, friends, or pets. 3 Caregivers can let the patient know they are there for support. Why would someone stop eating and drinking? We know that up to 35% of patients in hospice programs have severe pain in the final week of life and 25% describe having shortness of breath that is "unbearable". With such uncontrolled symptoms, they might say "I'm tired of this and I just want to go to sleep and not wakeup". How long you can get hospice care. 1 You can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods. 2 You have the right to change your hospice provider once during each benefit period. How long you can get hospice care. Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the illness runs its normal course). If you live longer than 6 months, you can still get hospice care, as long as the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor recertifies that you're terminally ill. 1 You can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods. If your health improves or your illness goes into remission, you may no longer need hospice care. You always have the right to stop hospice care at any time. If you choose to stop hospice care, you'll be asked to sign a form that includes the date your care will end. At the start of each benefit period after the first 90-day period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that you're terminally ill, so you can continue to get hospice care. If you live longer than 6 months, you can still get hospice care, as long as the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor recertifies that you're terminally ill. You can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods. Query: how long does hospice care last when someone is not eating
Output: Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. If you live longer than 6 months, you can still get hospice care, as long as the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor recertifies that you're terminally ill.