One of the major selling points for the Affordable Health Care Act was the ability for patients to keep the doctors they liked and the coverage they had. Individuals without insurance can now sign up for an insurance policy at the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace, but... read more
A medical insurance billing (MIB) specialist is one of the most trusted individuals in a practice. Clinicians trust billers with the personal information of their patients, to obtain the largest revenues to which they’re entitled and to do so in a manner that’s... read more
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is one of the most respected and reputable medical billers / coders organizations in existence. The group is the primary certification, education and information resource for those entering the field of... read more
Becoming a medical biller or coder requires certification. Those who choose a career path that will place them in a hospital environment should become familiar with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Nitin Chhoda shares how a highly... read more
When a reimbursement denial is received, medical insurance billers (MIBs) may need to initiate an appeal process to collect disputed funds for practitioners. In this informative article, Nitin Chhoda reveals the most common reasons for denials and the best strategies... read more
Open enrollment at the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace began Oct. 1, 2013 and continues through March 31, 2014. It’s estimated that the majority of Americans will have signed up and be covered by an insurance plan by that time. Those who don’t will be subject to... read more
The skyrocketing cost of healthcare was one of the motivating forces behind the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act. Known as Obamacare, one of the legislation’s goals is to reduce costs and it attempts to do that with a multi-faceted approach that seeks to... read more
Obamacare means major changes for virtually every segment of the population and clinicians will need to educate their patients about those changes and how it will impact them on a personal level. The healthcare climate will also affect practitioners and how they... read more
The focus of Obamacare is on prevention rather than the cure to reduce the cost of treatment. To accomplish, this, the Affordable Health Care Act makes patient more responsible for their own healthcare through better decision making, more exercise and purchasing... read more
