Health Populi

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The latest iteration/offering to help patients pay medical bills is the concept of “Buy Now, Pay Later,” or BNPL. The post Will “Buy Now, Pay Later” Financing Help Health Consumers Pay Their Medical Bills? For more on health care costs facing U.S. appeared first on HealthPopuli.com.

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FierceHealthIT

APRIL 26, 2023

healthcare: $1B in initial ER costs, hefty medical bills for patients aburky Wed, 04/26/2023 - 16:10 What gun violence costs U.S.

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Electronic Health Reporter

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Medical billing records may help create a fuller picture of how the COVID-19 virus has impacted the country. The article How Medical Billing Records Tell A More Complete Story of COVID Patients appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. By Devin Partida, technology writer and the editor-in-chief, ReHack.com.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The article Why Transparency Is No Longer Optional In Medical Billing appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the stress surrounding the rising number of cases and the ensuing economic recession reminds high. Nearly half a […].

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 22, 2022

For many years, patients have made it clear that they want their medical bills to be more predictable and more convenient. To be sure, providers have made some progress in that direction, but less than you might think. In fact, a new survey from InstaMed suggests that there is still a significant disconnect between what […].

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 1, 2021

Biden admin releases first rule banning surprise medical bills. Thu, 07/01/2021 - 16:36.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

55% of those with medical debt have had at least one limiting behavior due to cost — such as not going to the doctor for necessary care, skipping a test or treatment recommended by a doctor, or not filling a drug prescribed by a clinicians. Medical bill stress has become a mainstream “normal” in the U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A new survey looking at billing trends found that respondents hope to see better reporting functionality from their medical billing software.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 2, 2020

We’ve seen it time and time again—a patient receives services from an out-of-network provider at an in-network facility and is surprised with a huge medical […]. The article The Problem With Surprise Medical Billing appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Prioritizing the digital health experience, with financial health baked into the front-end and not just the back-end bill payment and ex post facto EOB from the health plan will help reverse this era of eroding trust between patient and hospital.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 6, 2021

Nearly 1 in 5 deliveries could lead to a surprise medical bill, study finds. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 12:17.

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Medical Billing 140

FierceHealthIT

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

A majority of Medicare beneficiaries are worried about getting a surprise medical bill as Congress ponders how to handle the issue.

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Medical Billing Medicare 129

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 11, 2020

House and Senate panels reach provider-friendly deal to end surprise medical billing. Fri, 12/11/2020 - 19:09.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JUNE 5, 2019

Medical billing is process of handling and managing claims, processing payments, and generating revenue. The medical billing task is challenging and demanding too. But, it can be made easy by integrating the billing system with […]. But, it can be made easy by integrating the billing system with […].

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FierceHealthIT

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Payers, providers seek leeway on surprise medical bill ban going into effect in 2022. Wed, 09/08/2021 - 17:13.

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Medical Billing 124

FierceHealthIT

MAY 13, 2021

Medical billing startup Cedar to acquire OODA Health for $425M to tackle insurance market. Thu, 05/13/2021 - 10:57.

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Medical Billing 127

Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 14, 2019

When you see a breakdown of your costs on a medical bill, you might be shocked at how the expensive costs add up. If you don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t fully cover the bill, it can be difficult to pay […]. Even small things, like getting an ibuprofen, help rack up a huge total.

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Medical Billing 79

FierceHealthIT

DECEMBER 14, 2020

AHA find fault in provider-friendly surprise medical billing deal that includes arbitration. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 16:11.

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Medical Billing 128

FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Anesthesiologists accuse Blue Cross insurer of strong-arm tactics linked to surprise medical bill rule. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:48.

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Medical Billing 105

Electronic Health Reporter

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Additionally, it’s a bit complicated having to balance coordinating patient care and handling the billing collection process. The article How To Get Started With Outsourcing Medical Billing appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. Having your in-house staff managing the […].

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Medical Billing 89

HealthStream

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Medical billing is complicated for trained professionals, so why do providers expect patients to understand it without a little help and coaching?

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Medical Billing 52

Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 4, 2018

From last few years, there have been significant modifications in the rules in addition to guidelines that medical coding and billing firms must achieve. The medical billing vendor that is fully compliant in all under HIPAA are authoritatively business associates of most ideal healthcare clients.

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FierceHealthIT

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

A new CDC study found significant gaps between Medicare and MA beneficiaries in having issues paying medical bills.

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FierceHealthIT

MAY 18, 2021

CNN Report: CHS sued nearly 19,000 patients for unpaid medical bills since start of pandemic. Tue, 05/18/2021 - 17:34.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Most Americans have been surprised by a medical bill, a NORC AmeriSpeak survey found. patients blamed doctors and pharmacies, although a majority of consumers still put responsibility for surprise healthcare bills on them (71% and 64% net). Who’s responsible? Plus ça change.

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Mobi Health News

MARCH 23, 2020

Healthy Ventures was the lead investor this round,with participation from Collaborative Fund. Commerce Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, I2BF Global Ventures and StartUp Health.

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Medical Billing 178

Mobi Health News

APRIL 1, 2020

The round was led by Mosaik Partners, and will be used to grow PatientPay's product line.

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Medical Billing 227

Mobi Health News

MAY 14, 2021

The companies hope they can alleviate some of the problems that lead to poor consumer financial experiences and administrative waste in healthcare.

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Medical Billing 177

FierceHealthIT

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The head of the powerful House Ways & Means Committee is floating a compromise to restart momentum to tackle surprise medical bills.

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Medical Billing 92

FierceHealthIT

JULY 29, 2020

HHS calls for congressional action on surprise medical bills but doesn't pick a side. Wed, 07/29/2020 - 15:33.

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Medical Billing 96

FierceHealthIT

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Healthcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many consumers, and rising medical costs often limit patients' access to much-needed care. | It also integrates Medicaid enrollment into the billing experience.

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Medical Billing 123

BHM Healthcare Solutions

JUNE 11, 2019

On June 12, 2019, AHIP is scheduled to testify at a hearing on surprise medical billing in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. The post AHIP on Surprise Medical Billing appeared first on BHM Healthcare Solutions. Click HERE and discuss how BHM helps reinvent payers and build relationships.

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FierceHealthIT

JULY 11, 2019

A House panel advanced a bipartisan bill to tackle surprise medical bills, but key differences with a Senate version remain over how to handle billing disputes.

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Medical Billing 75

FierceHealthIT

APRIL 2, 2018

Nearly one-third of respondents said they had to choose between paying for a medical bill and food or heat. More Americans are afraid of paying for their healthcare than becoming seriously ill, according to a new poll conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago and West Health Institute.

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Medical Billing 88

FierceHealthIT

JANUARY 30, 2024

Patients were protected from more than 10 million surprise medical bills thanks to reforms in the No Surprises Act, according to a new survey. Patients were protected from more than 10 million surprise medical bills thanks to reforms in the No Surprises Act, according to a new survey.

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Medical Billing 131

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The bottom-line, literally: four in ten consumers would not pay a medical bill if they cannot understand the administrative experience. Each person interviewed was responsible for health care decisions and paying the bill at least once int he past twelve months. Cedar polled 1,239 U.S. adults struggling to pay for health care.

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BHM Healthcare Solutions

JUNE 25, 2019

More than eight and 10 Americans see insurers as the largest contributor to surprise medical bills, according to a recent poll. Sixty-nine percent of respondents favor a third-party dispute resolution process as a solution to surprise medical bills over allowing the government to set rates for out-of-network providers.

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