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Comment on Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service by Nicole R. Darnell

Nicole R. Darnell — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:50:24 +0000

This book served as a general overview of the billing from home business, but does not give details on getting started. Not a good book to rely on if your looking to start your own business.
Rating: 2 / 5

Comment on Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service by Dr. Yuval Lirov

Dr. Yuval Lirov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:13:08 +0000

Gerber's E-Myth theory works well for billing and claims processing startups: most billing services fail because billers are "technicians" with little knowledge about how to manage successful business.

Billing is an especially difficult business because it must succeed in an increasingly adversarial environment, where billing complexity creates opportunities for providers to commit fraud and for payers--to benefit at the expense of the providers. A naive outsourced billing office owner is helpless against insurance companies armed with significant resources devoted to denying reimbursement and including professionally managed processes and leading-edge technology.

Read two books before deciding to start your own billing service:

1) "Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service"
2) Gerber's E-myth

Yuval Lirov, Medical Billing Networks and Processes - Profitable and Compliant Revenue Cycle Management in the Internet Age Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service by Karen J. Leblanc

Karen J. Leblanc — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:07:27 +0000

I found this book to be an excellent reference for starting your own medical billing service. It’s much easier than I anticipated, and cheaper too. This book tells you step-by-step how to do things, it couldn’t be any easier to follow.I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to start their own business.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service by Tasha Parrish

Tasha Parrish — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:18:11 +0000

I already knew I wanted to start my own medical billing business before buying this book. It has some great hints and tips for getting a business up and running. I plan on trying them!
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service by Stacey Carlisle

Stacey Carlisle — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:26:05 +0000

This book is awesome for anyone starting a Medical Billing Business. I gives you everything you need to know to get started. I’m following it to the letter.

Thanks
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on How much is a medical exam in Japan with National insurance? by thecheapest902

thecheapest902 — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:12:50 +0000

What kind of medical exam are you talking about?

Usually, you need to go to a hospital to have a medical check.

Comment on How much is a medical exam in Japan with National insurance? by bluemoonmemory

bluemoonmemory — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:47:34 +0000

It depends on the details. Standard package of mecical exam including blood sugar level can’t be used National Insurance, you would have to go bigger hospital with appointment and pay Yen8000 around 100pct if you are not employed. If you have been employed, annual body check regulated by official law is charged to the company 100pct so that you don’t need to pay anything.

Comment on How do medical schools notify you that you have an interview? by J

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:50:59 +0000

The majority of schools still send you a letter advising you to call to schedule your interview. Some may have begun using email, though.

Comment on How do medical schools notify you that you have an interview? by jandy

jandy — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:55:18 +0000

Mail. USPS… good ol’e snail mail.

Comment on The Medical Interview: Mastering Skills for Clinical Practice by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:43:15 +0000

Excellent book for an introduction of the subject to medical students. Gives many examples of interviews that are very helpful. Rapid reading.
Rating: 5 / 5