North Carolinian medical billing startup PatientPay lands $6.15M
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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HHS Announces Rule To Protect Consumers From Surprise Medical Bills
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 2, 2021
Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury, and the Office of Personnel Management, issued “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I,” an interim final rule that will restrict excessive out […].
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Tech enabled medical billing company Inbox Health raises $3.5M
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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Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Electronic Health Reporter
JULY 26, 2021
The article Emergency Medical Billing Areas To Maximize Revenue During The COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com. As an owner of a healthcare facility, you may know that the healthcare system in the US has been going through a rough patch for several years now.
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Tools for Paying Medical Bills Don’t Help Health Consumers Manage Their Financial Health
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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Patient financial engagement platform Cedar snaps up medical billing company OODA
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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Surprise, Surprise: Most Americans Have Faced a “Surprise” Medical Bill
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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Biden admin releases first rule banning surprise medical bills
FierceHealthIT
JULY 1, 2021
Biden admin releases first rule banning surprise medical bills. Thu, 07/01/2021 - 16:36.
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Elation Health Acquires Medical Billing Company Lightning MD
Healthcare IT Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The company recently announced the strategic acquisition of Lightning MD , a cloud-based medical billing and claims management company. ” Lightning MD is a convenient billing solution focused on user experience for independent medical practices. Elation Health continues to expand its primary care offerings.
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Will “Buy Now, Pay Later” Financing Help Health Consumers Pay Their Medical Bills?
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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House and Senate panels reach provider-friendly deal to end surprise medical billing
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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People With Medical Debt Are Much More Likely to Be in Financial Distress in America
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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Survey: Many Medicare beneficiaries fear receiving a surprise medical bill
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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Nearly 1 in 5 deliveries could lead to a surprise medical bill, study finds
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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How Medical Billing Records Tell A More Complete Story of COVID Patients
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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Simplifying Medical Bills to Improve Health Equity
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The following is a guest article by Mona Deora, Certified Medical Billing Specialist at BillingFreedom Records are very important in any health facility but for the patient, they can be a nightmare when it comes to access and analysis. How to Simplify Medical Bills? Lets Explore the Survey Results!
AHA find fault in provider-friendly surprise medical billing deal that includes arbitration
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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Seniors on Medicare Advantage less likely to have issues paying medical bills: CDC study
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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What gun violence costs U.S. healthcare: $1B in initial ER costs, hefty medical bills for patients
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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Medical billing startup Cedar to acquire OODA Health for $425M to tackle insurance market
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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Payers, providers seek leeway on surprise medical bill ban going into effect in 2022
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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Major Gaps Still Exist Between Medical Billing Practices and Patient Preferences
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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Why Transparency Is No Longer Optional In Medical Billing
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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Billing Staffers Look for Better Reporting Functionality from Medical Billing Software
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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6 Benefits of EHR Software Integrated with A Medical Billing System
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 […].
ASC Coding and Billing: How Is It Different From Physician Medical Billing
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 4, 2023
If you are involved in the healthcare industry, you must be familiar with the terms “ASC Coding and Billing” and “Physician Medical Billing.”
Anesthesiologists accuse Blue Cross insurer of strong-arm tactics linked to surprise medical bill rule
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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CNN Report: CHS sued nearly 19,000 patients for unpaid medical bills since start of pandemic
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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Roundup: Manage My Health adds diary feature, Synergy Radiology partners with SNAC for AI medical imaging, and more briefs
Mobi Health News
MARCH 3, 2022
Also, Synapse Medical's billing system has been integrated into IMEXHS's medical imaging software.
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House committee chairman floats compromise to tackle surprise medical bills
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.
The Problem With Surprise Medical Billing
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.
HHS calls for congressional action on surprise medical bills but doesn't pick a side
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.
Chicago Social Worker Indicted for Telehealth Medical Billing Fraud
Telebehavioral Health Institute
JUNE 21, 2023
million for medical billing fraud from Medicare. Execution of Medical Billing Fraud Scheme To execute the scheme, one of the purportedly organized breakfast meetings for senior facility residents, often featuring guest speakers or group activities. through these claims.
Patients Growing Health Consumer Muscles Expect Digital Services
Health Populi
OCTOBER 15, 2019
These study respondents had also visited a doctor or hospital and paid a medical bill in the past year. One-third of these patients had a health care bill go to collections in the past year, according to Cedar’s 2019 U.S. 50% want clearer, easier-to-understand medical bills.
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The Patient as Consumer and Payer – A Focus on Financial Stress and Wellbeing
Health Populi
MAY 30, 2022
Add on top of these significant stressors the need to deal with medical bills, which is another source of stress for millions of patients in America. What is not commonly discussed is that medical bill problems are very common among people who have insurance and not only the uninsured.
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The Healthcare Financial Experience is a Stressful One: the Convergence of our Medical, Retail, and Financial Lives
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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Will Trade Data for (Cheaper) Health Care – USC’s View of the Future
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
As such, American health consumers are wrestling with sticker shock from surgical procedures, surprise medical bills weeks after leaving the hospital, and the cost of prescription drugs — whether six-figure oncology therapies or essential medicines like insulin and EpiPens. Patients are now front-line payors in the U.S.
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How Reducing Confusion Can Ease Medical Billing Stress for Employees
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Employees get endless bills, statements and notices, but the information rarely adds up. The following is a guest article by Brian Marsella, President at HPS/Paymedix. Employees and employers agree that health care is a crucial benefit.
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In the U.S., Patients Consider Costs and Insurance Essential to Their Overall Health Experience
Health Populi
APRIL 1, 2019
For mainstream Americans, “the math doesn’t add up” for paying medical bills out of median household budgets, based on the calculations in the 2019 VisitPay Report. Given a $60K median U.S. VisitPay conducted a poll among 1,734 U.S. One-fourth of consumers would prefer to research payment options online.
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Medical billing startup Cedar rolls out new features to connect patients with financial assistance options
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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Appeals court upholds ruling that struck down surprise billing arbitration process
FierceHealthIT
AUGUST 6, 2024
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing. | A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing.
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Only in America: Medical Debt Hits High Income and Insured People, KHN and NPR Report
Health Populi
JUNE 20, 2022
By age group, people 30 t0 49 years of age were more likely to have fallen into medical debt: think Sandwich-generation adults with children and aging parents, seriously financially stretched and stressed. Here’s an additional detail showing the mainstream, Main Street nature of medical debt in the U.S.:
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Candid Health Announces $29 Million Series B Led by 8VC to Transform Revenue Cycle Automation
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Candid Health is on a mission to simplify medical billing, allowing providers to focus on delivering quality care. “Most medical billing companies focus on resolving issues post-claims submission more efficiently, but we’re flipping the model. This brings the company’s total amount raised to $47 million.
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Insurers, hospitals diverge on how Congress should address surprise medical bills
FierceHealthIT
MARCH 18, 2019
Some of the largest groups representing health insurers sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other House leaders on Monday calling for legislation that would block legislation that would physicians from sending surprise bills in case of emergency or when a patient had no choice in their provider.
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