Medical billers worried about ICD-10, HITECH Act

By Anne Zieger

Want to know what’s on medical billers’ minds? Largely, they’re in a stir over the implementation of ICD-10 5010 and compliance with the new HITECH Act, according to speakers at a national conference for the industry.

Panel members speaking at a session of the National Conference of the Healthcare Billing and Management Association note [...]

Health experts urge insurance, pay changes

By Susan Heavey

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers returning next week to work on major healthcare legislation need to focus on insurance market reforms, consumer rebates and other measures that will curb soaring costs over time, economic and health experts said on Tuesday.

The group of academics outlined dozens of changes in their report, from restructuring payments [...]

5 tips to help you save on health care

By AMY HAMILTON

Being a savvy health care consumer has never been more important. With some people finding health care costs soaring as benefits dwindle, it pays to know how to make your coverage work for you.

Know before you go

It’s not enough to ask if a health care agency takes your health insurance. Your health care [...]