by MBA Medical | May 16, 2017 | Medical Practice Management
Upcoding is when medical coders fraudulently charge medical bills. It is a criminal act that can cost patients and insurance companies thousands of dollars. How it works is the supplier bills a health care coverage payer (regardless of whether private, Medicaid or... by MBA Medical | Mar 31, 2017 | Medical Practice Management
Dread from a doctor’s visit comes twofold: there’s the actual appointment, and then there’s the mystery when receiving the bill. In both cases, the patient has hardly any idea what to expect. We’ll focus on the latter, the uncertainty with medical bills. Reason... by MBA Medical | Mar 28, 2017 | Medical Practice Management
Sensors have taken their hold in the medical world. You see them mostly in the form of wearable technology, like FitBits, but can also come as apps and other forms of big data analytics. This surge in quantifiable data is a promising trend as we move towards... by MBA Medical | Mar 24, 2017 | Medical Practice Management
Like any healthcare provider, you want to improve the bottom line for your practice. For most, though, billing is unfortunately a huge source of anxiety, both in terms of time spent and unpaid reimbursements. Some practices still employ their own in-house biller,... by MBA Medical | Mar 21, 2017 | Medical Practice Management
It’s unfortunate, to say the least, that health care providers have instances where they don’t get paid for their work, due mostly to the fickle nature of insurance companies. This doesn’t happen in most other industries. The reality is, getting reimbursements from... by MBA Medical | Mar 16, 2017 | Medical Practice Management
Dealing with insurance is one of the most challenging aspects of operating a medical practice. Regulations are so complicated that they can seem arbitrary, and even the simple things can be turned into a laborious process. Tracking claims and denials are a critical...