Midland Minute: Angie Atkins
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? I was raised in the Carolinas but now consider Oklahoma to be home. I am happily married with three grown children: a preschool teacher, a US Marine, and a firefighter. Not…
What To Know About Third-Party Billing Companies
Often, managing third-party liability claims can be complicated and confusing due to their complexity. Hospitals that work closely with third-party billing companies typically have third-party companies manage claim data to insurance companies, and bill for patient pays. Over the years, the functions…
What’s Going On with the New Legislative Healthcare Updates?
On January 31, 2020, The Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency. On March 13, 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States was declared a national emergency. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services worked quickly…
7 Ways To Understand Your Third-Party Payer Contract
The Important of Understanding Third-Party Payer Contracts In the context of third-party billing, we believe that it is extremely important for providers to obtain reimbursement for their services within a reasonable amount of time. We also understand the necessity for…
As a Healthcare Facility, How Do I Reduce Large Statement Balances?
Did you know? Treatment costs of a single illness, accident, or pregnancy can easily reach five figures. Even with insurance, that can leave you with worry about how to reduce large statement balances. We understand that receiving a medical bill…
Impact of COVID-19 on Critical Access Hospitals
Surge In COVID-19 Cases It's no surprise that Critical Access Hospitals nationwide are negatively impacted by COVID-19. As of November 2nd, Kansas has had 89,227 COVID-19 cases, 3,893 hospitalizations, and 1,046 statewide deaths. Just a few weeks ago, a rural…
Get Help Paying For Your Accident-Related Hospital Bill with OneClaim
Have you ever thought about what would happen financially if you were ever involved in a car accident? Maybe you have experienced it and fully understand how time-consuming and stressful it can be. On average, each property damage car accident…
Why Outsource Hospital Payment Plan
Many Americans struggle to pay their medical bills, or choose to forgo needed health care from fear of the expense or lack of access to government benefits. Self-pay customers are especially vulnerable to not being able to pay large bills…
Missouri Joins in Medicaid Expansion
On August 4, 2020, Missouri joined 37 states and the District of Columbia in adopting an expanded Medicaid program. The approved amendment will allow people with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level to qualify for Medicaid. These…
The Power of a Single Touchpoint Billing System
Many have researched the patient journey to evaluate the patient’s overall experience. Touchpoints from booking the appointment to initial exams to follow-up visits are all studied to determine patient satisfaction. One study showed that for an outpatient procedure, a patient…
