How To Win Your Insurance Contract Negotiation
Have you tried and failed to negotiate with insurance companies in the past? Negotiating the terms of your insurance contracts is one of the most challenging aspects of running a medical practice. In many cases, giant insurance conglomerates have the upper hand when it comes to negotiations – you need them more than they need […]
Types of Medical Insurance
Insurance plays a big part in the daily operations of any small business. Like the average business owner, your medical practice needs coverage for everything from employee benefits to rental insurance. But in addition to choosing coverage for normal small business liabilities, medical entrepreneurs have to decide which types of medical insurance to accept from […]
Business/Casualty Insurance
Casualty insurance, also known as liability insurance, protects you and your medical practice from being responsible, or liable, for negligent acts. Worker’s compensation is a type of casualty insurance. Malpractice insurance can fall under this category as well. It’s important to note that casualty insurance is not connected to other forms of insurance like life, […]
The Mystery Of Doctor Credentialing
Doctor credentialing is the process by which a third party evaluates the history, qualifications, experience, and ongoing education of a practicing physician or healthcare professional. Credentialing allows insurance companies and patients to ascertain the quality of care they can expect to receive from the doctor in question. It also protects patients by verifying any malpractice […]
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance covers the cost of long-term healthcare needs for you, your family, and your employees
Medicare And Medicaid Audits
If your medical practice accepts Medicare and Medicaid, you may be at risk for an audit. As instances of medical fraud have risen, the government has developed 7 different types of audits to prevent overpayments, underpayments, waste and abuse in the healthcare system. Appealing a decision made as the result of an audit can be […]
HMOs vs PPOs
As the owner of a new or growing medical practice, it’s important to have a strong understanding of your patient’s health insurance options. The vast majority of your patients will be enrolled in either an HMO or a PPO medical insurance plan. Understanding the differences between these two types of insurance will help you and […]
Must-Have Medical Doctors Insurance
Making sure your medical practice is properly insured will protect you and your business from unforeseen events. Having proper insurance coverage protects you and your assets in the event of a lawsuit or malpractice suit. That’s why it is so important to choose the right insurance for your practice. Medical malpractice insurance will protect you […]
Life Insurance
Life insurance is not just one more expense to add to the many expenses of running your own medical practice. It’s also not just a way to protect your family in the event of your passing. Instead, life insurance has recently become a financially sound way to protect your assets. In other words, life insurance […]
