Meaningful Users of EHR
The electronic health record enables health care providers to effectively manage patient care through the use and sharing of patient records. Is your office properly trained and equipped to be meaningful users of EHRs?
Has Your Medical Bill Been Denied by Insurance? Try These Strategies
Do you have medical bills that your insurance company doesn’t want to pay? You have several options as you explore different ways to pay the bills. If your insurance company won’t pay the bill, consider these ideas: 1. Understand the out-of-network rules. Receiving care out-of-network is one of the most common reasons an insurance company denies payment. • Did you go to a hospital, clinic, or doctor who is outside of your network? Insurance companies have strict rules for what they will cover. They may not want to pay for hospitals or doctors who aren’t part of their network. • Unless you had an emergency that couldn’t be treated at an in-network provider, you may not be able to get the insurance company to pay. • Your city or state may have specific rules that can force insurance companies to pay for out-of-network services in emergency situations. However, you may still be responsible for some of the charges. 2. Negotiate your payment. If your insurance c...
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