Medical Billing: The Lights Are On But Is Anyone Home?
Medical billing outsourcing, also known as third-party medical billing, is regulated by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The OIG was created by Congress through the Inspector General Act of 1978 in response to a series of government scandals that occurred within nearly every major Federal Agency throughout the 1960s. Lawmakers believed that by creating an independent Office of Inspector General for each Federal Agency; the government would be better able to detect fraud and prevent the waste and abuse of Federal taxpayer monies. The hope was that these Federal watchdogs would reestablish the public's confidence in government agencies.

Top 5 Ways A Medical Billing Company Can Assist A Physician
Owning a medical practice can be overwhelming at times. Treating patients is the main objective of every physician, however, there are times when billing issues seem to take over and there is not enough time in the day to do both.

The Role of a Medical Assistant in a Modern Medical Practice
Many physicians are unsure of what tasks are appropriate to assign to a Medical Assistant. It is important to remember Medical Assistants are not licensed to make independent medical assessments or give advice.

Medical Billing Services Outsourcing Can Improve Your Collections And Lower Your Costs
Are you constantly getting tangled in billing and collections for your medical practice Is it difficult for you to keep track of insurance billing codes, rejected claims, uncollected bills