Health insurance plays a key role in how physicians get paid for their services. Most medical practices have an insurance verification specialist check out patients’ coverage before the office visit. This provides a clear picture about what the insurance company...
Early this year, Colorado became the first state in the United States to legalize the commercial sale of marijuana. The legalization went ahead even after the strong protest of the Mayor. Now, it seems that the genie is out of the bottle. Several leading hospitals in...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is expected to provide health insurance coverage to an estimated 30 million Americans. However, insurance access alone will not be sufficient as a sizeable workforce is required to meet the increased demand. The US healthcare domain is at...
Balance billing occurs when healthcare providers bill their patients for charges other than copayments, coinsurance or any amount that may remain on annual deductible. Though in-network providers are prohibited from engaging in this practice, some out-of-network...
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented to enable easier and more effective healthcare access to millions of Americans. Presently, the health insurance marketplace is witnessing significant changes as this domain has become increasingly...