Knowledge about different insurance carriers is important information necessary for managing or working in a medical office. Contrary to what medical office staff may think, whether clinical or nonclinical, it is imporant that everyone have some knowledge base regarding insurance carriers.
What you need to know about Cigna is one article in a series that provides information about the many insurance carriers that are not only important for medical billers but also other medical office staff.
Each article will feature:
- General Information
- Eligibility, Benefits and Claim Status
- Prior Authorization
- Billing Information
- Timely Filing Requirements
- Corrected Claims
- Refunds
- Appeals
The expansion of health information technology is important to the improvement of the health care industry as a whole. Health IT which includes the electronic health record (EHR) enables health care providers to effectively manage patient care through the use and sharing of patient records.
If your medical office is seriously considering upgrading your old paper-based medical record system to the electronic health record, here are some of the most popular EHR/EMR applications.
Read the full article herePreparing a business plan in the health care industry is different than the traditional business plans taught in business school. The process, analytical tools and the structure of a startup business plan specifically designed for the medical office requires an understanding of how a physician practice works. This type of business plan requires the collaboration of a team of experienced professionals.
Read the full article hereThe process of starting a Medical Office can be a difficult task but with the proper planning, you can have your Medical Office up and running effectively and efficiently. The decisions you make now are crucial as you set your goals regarding every aspect of your Medical Office. There are 8 simple steps for starting up a medical office or reorganizing an existing one.
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