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Copay Collection Dilemma August 21, 2009 11:54 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: (Editor's note: This is guest commentary from Lorettajo Kapinos, BSN, RN, who writes the " Tales From an ED Nurse " blog for ADVANCE for Nurses . For more information on upfront billing, read our Web article, " Cover Charge .") Most insurance companies Read More...
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Breaking Out of the PAC June 5, 2009 9:27 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: Medicare rules are tough to follow, even for professionals immersed in the world of coding, compliance and reimbursement. But if providers are struggling to monitor changes and understand the if-thens of Medicare policy, imagine the brain cramps lawmakers Read More...
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Database Settlement Expands Scope January 19, 2009 9:14 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: Health insurers are facing the costs of underpaying patients for out-of-network care. Last Tuesday, UnitedHealth Group settled an investigation by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo that alleged the company's database was miscalculating reimbursement Read More...
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Insurer Settles in Database Investigation January 14, 2009 10:29 AM by Cheryl McEvoy: UnitedHealth Group has agreed to a settlement in the investigation of its insurance database by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. According to reports, the company allegedly ran a database through its Ingenix business unit that repeatedly Read More...
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