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15th September 2009
If Congress bails out on a public insurance option, the alternative that appears poised to replace it is something called a health insurance cooperative, a concept that many moderate Democrats � and some Republicans, too- like.
But what is it?
Wel... Read >
10th September 2009
Creating the proper incentives is a critical step toward controlling the nation's high health care costs, and finding a true solution will require more than a piecemeal reform plan.
That message was advanced by a group of 10 health policy experts who o... Read >
07th September 2009
As successful as chiropractic has become, there are a lot of myths circulating among the general public. Times have definitely changed for the better, but the fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let's talk about a few o... Read >
Author: keystonechiropractic05th September 2009
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding is divided into two primary subsystems – Level I and level II HCPCS. Level II of the HCPCS is a standardized coding system that is used to identify products, supplies and services not covered in t... Read >
Author: James Smith20th August 2009
The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) was developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with an eye to promote national correct coding methodologies and to take stock of improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in part B claims.
... Read >
Author: James Smith20th August 2009
Here in Asheville North Carolina, health insurance reform is a huge issue as our local population consists largely of retirees, many of whom are becoming increasingly concerned about the cost sustainability of their Medicare and their North Carolina healt... Read >
Author: Elliot Bigman11th August 2009
For quite some time, nursing home providers have been pushing for a survey which is more consistent, accurate, and focused on true quality concerns countrywide. Their persistence finally saw the light with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' new... Read >
Author: angela24th July 2009
Submitting complete paper work and claiming some funds from insurance companies to get payment, this process is known as a medical billing. The process used in majority of insurance companies is identical no matter they are government companies or private... Read >
Author: medicalbilling1109th July 2009
Do you know about fraud committed against the Federal or State government? It may be time to call a whistleblower attorney to represent you in court. This article will help you understand the basis for and method of filing a Qui Tam lawsuit or what is bet... Read >
Author: Bruce Peters08th July 2009
Two recent studies conclude that many states — most of them ones in which a Blues plan is the market leader — lack competition in the health insurance market, thereby allowing health plans to raise premiums as they see fit. However, two multistate Blu... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com19th June 2009
With all the talk about swine flu, epidemics and pandemics, it is no wonder the general public gets a bit edgy about the possibility of becoming ill. But there is another type of epidemic associated with healthcare, only this epidemic will not make you ph... Read >
Author: Terry05th June 2009
The Federal Stark law prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries to an entity in which they (or an immediate family member) have a financial relationship for designated health services (“DHS”), unless an exception applies. DH... Read >
Author: Wachler & Associates26th April 2009
Gearing Up for a RAC Experience
As the first round of audits in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program got under way, we suspected that we might be included in the second round of the demonstration program. ... Read >
Author: mckesson109th April 2009
The state of Arizona has one of the worst drug problems in the United States. Historically and currently, the state is known as a transhipment location for a variety of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, which are imported from other countrie... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith27th March 2009
Have you reached retirement or have you incurred a disability that prevents you from actively being able to work to earn money to support yourself and your family?Then you most probably will want to know how to get Medicare benefits. Medicare is a governm... Read >
Author: HK27th March 2009
Harrisburg, Pa. – February 2, 2009 – HealthAmerica today announced that David P. Crosby has been appointed regional president, central Pennsylvania region, effective February 2, 2009. He will have responsibility for all marketing, sales, account man... Read >
Author: www.EasyToInsureME.com27th March 2009
Have you reached retirement or have you incurred a disability that prevents you from actively being able to work to earn money to support yourself and your family?Then you may want to know how to get Medicare benefits. Medicare is a government-mandated so... Read >
Author: HK17th March 2009
GeBBS Healthcare is a medical billing company helping clients in the process of submitting and following up on claims to insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider. As a medical billing service provider,... Read >
Author: Dimple20th January 2009
Many Brands of Software on the Market that Billers can use to Bill these Medical Claims
In this installment, we are going to be starting a series on DME software for medical billing. This is probably the most popular software on the market because it i... Read >
Author: riyabansal03rd December 2008
Inclusive Health is North Carolina's Health Insurance Risk Pool (NCHIRP). It provides affordable, individual health insurance coverage for North Carolinians who do not have access to an employer health plan and face higher premiums due to a pre-existing m... Read >
Author: Richard Day30th November 2008
Health insurance for diabetics is essential. Uninsured adults with diabetes are far less likely to receive the care they need to stay healthy and to effectively manage their disease.
In addition, according to the American Diabetes Association, diabeti... Read >
Author: Brian Stevens13th October 2008
Even the healthiest and fittest people will agree that having a health insurance plan is one of the best decisions that anyone can make. A good health insurance plan can save you a lot of money once the unexpected does happen.
The first thing you shoul... Read >
Author: Jeremy C.W13th October 2008
With the rising cost of health insurance, it's difficult to pinpoint the coverage that you need and the best place to obtain that coverage. How do you know you are getting the most for your money, and how do you know that the health insurance policy you'... Read >
Author: JoThomas29th September 2008
Liens against personal injury recoveries were not a problem when we started practicing law 35 years ago. When we collected money for our clients, the case was over.
Now, however, when we obtain a good recovery for our clients, there are those who try t... Read >
Author: Brent Adams05th September 2008
If you or someone you love is diagnosed with a serious ailment, such as cancer, heart failure or some other chronic or life-threatening disease, it's easy to become so consumed with the reality of a medical condition that you overlook important legal issu... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield24th July 2008
If you or someone you love is diagnosed with a serious ailment, such as cancer, heart failure or some other chronic or life-threatening disease, it's easy to become so consumed with the reality of a medical condition that you overlook important legal issu... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield01st July 2008
Insurance protection is essential now a days because in America hospitalization is much more costlier due to increasing new facilities the health care costs gets higher and higher.
Here are five reasons to get the insurance for home health care:
1. ... Read >
Author: Christy Myers11th April 2008
Offshore Medical Billing has provided numerous medical health care and medical billing services by far. Nowadays Healthcare has become one of the fastest growing industries in the World! This growth leads many hospitals and practitioner to outsource their... Read >
Author: James Weider10th April 2008
Offshore Medical Billing has offered various medical health care and medical billing services so far with 99.99% accuracy. Recently medical healthcare business is expanding worldwide at a rapid pace. This growth is heading towards many hospitals and medic... Read >
Author: James Weider07th April 2007
Medical Accounts Receivable Financing-Stat! explores the unique issues presented to lenders and B2B medical businesses in order to successfully factor medical receivables.
According to the U.S National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of... Read >
Author: Gregg Elberg07th April 2007
Medical Accounts Receivable Financing-Stat! explores the unique issues presented to lenders and B2B medical businesses in order to successfully factor medical receivables.
According to the U.S National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of... Read >
Author: Gregg Elberg19th February 2007
Seventy seven million (77,000,000) middle class aging baby boomers are going to rely on Medicare as their default long-term health care policy. The Cato Institute estimates that $60 trillions of Medicare is an unfunded, unaccounted for obligation.*
The... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice18th January 2007
Protecting assets from nursing home costs is the latest challenge for seniors where government is demanding an uncapped spent down of their asset if one of them falls victim to a nursing home.
Canada and some other countries offer this benefit as part ... Read >
Author: Rocco Beatrice16th June 2006
How do you know when it's time to find a nursing home for your loved one? This is the hardest and easiest of questions to answer or so it would seem. Let me explain. There are primarily two approaches to requiring nursing home care.
Approach Number One... Read >
Author: Kenneth Strong09th May 2006
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or HIPAA, which was enacted by the US Congress in 1996, has introduced to sweeping changes in health care administration and information systems. HIPAA is a federal law that has been amended to the I... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta24th April 2006
As commercial lines of credit and business loans get harder and harder to qualify for, many medium and small medical practices and healthcare businesses are turning to medical factoring to help alleviate their slow cash flow.
Although many medical prac... Read >
Author: Marco Terry20th April 2006
Most healthcare businesses have to wait between 15 to 150 days to get claims paid by private insurance, Medicare/Medicaid and HMOs. Although most payments are made in 15 to 45 days, a simple change in billing codes or a request for additional documentatio... Read >
Author: Marco Terry06th April 2006
Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to prevent or treat illness. It's one component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, an integrated system that's been used in china for more than 2000 years.
Which points ar... Read >
Author: Douglas Adams01st April 2006
Hurry up and wait. If you own a pharmacy that is billing private insurance companies, HMO's and Medicare/Medicaid you know the meaning of that phrase very well. Hurry up and wait is what happens after you submit client claims for payment. You wait 30, 60 ... Read >
Author: Marco Terry22nd March 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael V. Gruber, MPH
A nurse in many cases holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). The implications of an RN receiving an MSN go beyond patient care. Their education in leadership, research, and understanding the current political ... Read >
Author: Kristin Royce21st March 2006
Owning a healthcare business or practice can be very profitable and very challenging at the same time. Having to wait up to 90 days to get paid by insurance companies, HMOs and Medicare/Medicaid can wreak havoc on your company's cash flow. This problem ca... Read >
Author: Marco Terry06th March 2006
Medical supply companies in general are very profitable enterprises. However, most medical supply companies operate on a very tight cash flow. Unfortunately, the challenging billing procedures and slow payment cycles of insurance companies, HMOs and Medic... Read >
Author: Marco Terry19th February 2006
There are few bigger pains for healthcare industry professionals than having to wait 30, 60 or even 120 days to collect payments from insurance companies, HMOs and Medicare/Medicaid. The healthcare industry is riddled with complex billing, coding and proc... Read >
Author: Marco Terry14th February 2006
Regardless of what industry pundits say, opening a medical practice can be both very rewarding and very lucrative. Of course, as with any business, medical offices have their own specific financial challenges. One of the biggest challenges for medical pra... Read >
Author: Marco Terry02nd February 2006
Although many experts speak of gloom and doom in the medical industry, the fact is that this industry keeps growing by leaps and bounds. Every year, the demand for medical services, medical testing (e.g. MRI Centers, Testing Centers, etc) and medical supp... Read >
Author: Marco Terry05th December 2005
As gold topped $500, the news became front-page across the country, and radio and TV financial programs led off talking about the price of gold. Invariably, all noted that gold had reached nearly a two-decade high. Yet it is doubtful any of the reporter... Read >
Author: Bill Haynes10th August 2005
The state of Arizona has one of the worst drug problems in the United States. Historically and currently, the state is known as a transhipment location for a variety of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and marijuana, which are imported from other countrie... Read >
Author: Jeff Lakie
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