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Big Insurers Underspend On Medical Care, Senate Probe Finds

Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Editor.

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Which big health insurance company did lawmakers single out? Is it the one that gives you the most denials trouble?

A US Senate probe confirms what many coders and billers have been suspecting all along — that six major medical…

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Pssssssst. Payer Report Cards Are Out

Posted on 05. Aug, 2009 by Editor.

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If you know your payers’ strengths and weaknesses, you’re better equipped to fight denials and negotiate contracts that are in your best interest.

So check out the American Medical Association’s second annual National Health Insurer Report Card. The AMA has…

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Tool: How Do Your Payers Measure Up?

Posted on 12. Jun, 2009 by Editor.

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Coders & Billers: Can you feel your life getting a little easier? Overall, payers are reimbursing providers faster (up 5.3% from last year) and denying 9% fewer claims.

That’s according to Athenahealth, an online medical billing service that has ranked…

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