Being a doctor in a small office I’ve had the opportunity to work and learn numerous aspects of running things. Insurance is the primary aspect I hear questions about on a daily basis. It seems as though each day insurance policies are changing. Regardless if you have a brand new […]
Insurance
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It’s that time again. Either after four weeks of treatment or ten visits our patients are scheduled for a re-examination with the doctor. Why you ask? To make you fill out more paperwork? To add more time to your appointment? Well, not exactly. Every new patient completes a consultation and […]
Health care fraud is a key driver of rising health care costs. About 3% of all health care spending — or $68 billion each year — is lost to health care fraud. There are a few types of health care fraud including: Medical Identity Theft. This is the misuse of […]
Premium The premium is the amount you (or your employer) pay for your health insurance plan whether you use medical services or not. In most cases, it’s paid monthly, but can be paid every 3 months or yearly. Deductible A deductible is the amount you must pay before the health […]
Knowing the differences between medical insurance plans will help you choose the one that’s right for your health care needs. PPO stands for preferred provider organization EPO stands for exclusive provider organization. Both plans use a network of physicians, hospitals and other health care professionals. The difference between them is […]