There are many different aspects to the medical billing system which need to be taken into consideration whenever you're choosing one. For example, you need to be able to manage patient information from within the billing system itself so that you do not have to be switching back and forth between two different pieces of software. It is very important that your software suite is able to talk with each other in this way. This will give you easy access to patient information if there happens to be a problem with billing or if there is a specific question that needs to be answered in this regard. Some of the major medical billing system software suites do this by means of what is typically known as a dashboard. From this area of the software, you will be able to access these various parts in order to make sure that they are all in compliance. It is also very important that your medical billing system is HIPAA compliant. Not only that it is compliant now but that it continues to keep up with any new regulations that are put into place. Having software that is out of compliance can land you in hot water rather quickly in a number of different ways. You should be able to download and apply patches to the software on a regular basis, not only to stay compliant with these new regulations but also to make sure that you are keeping up to date with the latest features that your medical billing system has put into place. Another convenient thing to have built in with your medical billing system is a scheduler. This can help you in a number of different ways but just as before, it is important to make sure that as many different aspects of your business are run within a single interface. Being able to switch back and forth between your scheduler and the billing system will help you to recognize any problems that may be existing in the form of payments due by visiting patients. It is not uncommon for small amounts of money to be due whenever the patient visits for the second time. Typically, they ignore our request for these payments for one reason or another. Whenever they are standing directly in front of you scheduling another appointment is the perfect time to be able to collect. By having your scheduling software interconnected with your billing system, you'll be able to recognize these things easily.
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An Introduction to Medical Billing
By Damian Sofsian
A growing number of professional, experienced health consultants and medical claim processors are needed in the country today. Healthcare is such a large and technologically driven industry that knowledge and procedures used today are likely to be seen as far outdated only a few years from now.
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An Explanation of Medical Billing Software Prices
By Damian Sofsian
Medical billing software prices can vary widely depending on the size and scope of your practice and the software package you choose. Medical billing software is offered in many forms to the discerning customer.
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Electronic Medical Billing Software, HIPAA Compliance, and Role Based Access Control
By Yuval Lirov
HIPAA compliance requires special focus. A practice with multiple separate systems for patient scheduling, electronic medical records, and billing, requires multiple separate HIPAA management efforts. This article presents an integrated approach to HIPAA compliance and outlines HIPAA terminology, principles, and requirements to help the practice owner to ensure HIPAA compliance by medical billing service and software vendors.
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Medical Billing Companies: An Overview
By Damian Sofsian
Every healthcare provider, including dentists, surgeons, doctors, or chiropractors, is entitled to receive money for their services. Medical billing companies are setup to make it easier for them to wade through the murky waters or regulation and insurance company code to ensure proper and timely reimbursement.
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To Par or Not to Par - Medical Billing Dilemma in Anticipation of Proposed Medicare Cuts
By Yuval Lirov
As the year-end approaches, the providers again face the participation-non-participation dilemma because status change notifications are accepted until January 1 only. The doctor must choose between higher reimbursements and patient collections or lower reimbursement and direct deposit. The choice is complicated because the Congress has not yet completed the debates about an upcoming 10.1% Medicare cut to physicians. The Congress delay and the unprecedented cut size dramatize the possibility of being locked for another year under a newly reduced fee schedule and raise the urgency and importance of this decision.
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