Comprehensive Billing Services, Inc.
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Comprehensive Billing Services, Inc. is a medical and dental billing and insurance credentialing company headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts. Go to https://www.comprehensivebillingservices.com/
Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to swiftly deny patients routine or lifesaving care — without a human actually reviewing their claims. #medicalinsurance #medicaldebt
States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results • Missouri Independent
Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to deny care.
missouriindependent.com
April 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to swiftly deny patients routine or lifesaving care — without a human actually reviewing their claims. #medicalinsurance #medicaldebt
Medicaid, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) insures over 37 million children. Medicaid, the larger of the two programs, covers about four in ten children nationwide. #medicaid #chip #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling
Parents and Health Care Providers Value Medicaid
The groundswell of support for Medicaid that has recently come to the surface may have been surprising to those targeting the health coverage program for cuts but it is not surprising to those of u…
ccf.georgetown.edu
April 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Medicaid, together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) insures over 37 million children. Medicaid, the larger of the two programs, covers about four in ten children nationwide. #medicaid #chip #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling
Three out of ten adults (30%) said that it was somewhat or very difficult to understand how much they would have to pay out-of-pocket when they use their health insurance. #medicalunsurance #medicalbilling
Patient Cost-Sharing Complexities and Consumer Protections | KFF
This brief focuses on consumers’ understanding of health insurance costs and examines existing federal protections that seek to address barriers to understanding the cost of coverage and care, such…
www.kff.org
April 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Three out of ten adults (30%) said that it was somewhat or very difficult to understand how much they would have to pay out-of-pocket when they use their health insurance. #medicalunsurance #medicalbilling
Good medicine for patients should drive billing, not the other way around. #medicalinsurance # medicalbilling
Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.
Good medicine for patients should drive billing, not the other way around.
thehill.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Good medicine for patients should drive billing, not the other way around. #medicalinsurance # medicalbilling
Nearly one in five young adults aged between 18 to 19 reported that they needed to borrow money to pay for healthcare, according to a recent Gallup poll. #medicalinsurance
Gen Z's medical bill problem
Gen Z's had the highest percentage of people needing to borrow money to pay for healthcare, according to a recent Gallup poll.
www.newsweek.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Nearly one in five young adults aged between 18 to 19 reported that they needed to borrow money to pay for healthcare, according to a recent Gallup poll. #medicalinsurance
Patricia Kelmar, Senior Director of Health Care Campaigns for the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) believes artificial intelligence may be increasingly responsible for these types of denials. #AI #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling www.wusa9.com/article/news...
April 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Patricia Kelmar, Senior Director of Health Care Campaigns for the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) believes artificial intelligence may be increasingly responsible for these types of denials. #AI #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling www.wusa9.com/article/news...
With medical expenses being one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the U.S., understanding how to challenge a denied insurance claim is crucial. #medicalinsurnace #medicalbilling
How to fight against denied medical claims and hefty bills
It’s a problem many Americans face: receiving a hefty medical bill after their insurance company denies a claim. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman speaks with an insurance expert about how to…
www.wtvy.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
With medical expenses being one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the U.S., understanding how to challenge a denied insurance claim is crucial. #medicalinsurnace #medicalbilling
Claim denial codes can help providers identify and address issues with their claims, ensuring complete and timely reimbursement in the future. #medicalbilling #medicalinsurance #medicalcoding
Common denial reason codes in medical billing | TechTarget
Explore how claim denial reason codes in medical billing impact the revenue cycle and how providers can prevent them.
www.techtarget.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Claim denial codes can help providers identify and address issues with their claims, ensuring complete and timely reimbursement in the future. #medicalbilling #medicalinsurance #medicalcoding
Claim denials are a major source of public discontent with the U.S. healthcare system and it may be coming to a head. #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling #healthcare
Unpacking claim denials in light of public backlash against payers | TechTarget
Rising claims denials in the U.S. burden patients and providers, with concerns over AI, payer policies and transparency sparking urgent calls for reform.
www.techtarget.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Claim denials are a major source of public discontent with the U.S. healthcare system and it may be coming to a head. #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling #healthcare
Medicaid is a government health insurance program for people with low incomes and adults and children with disabilities. Medicare, by contrast, generally covers those 65 or older. #medicaid #medicare
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What is Medicaid, and how is it different from Medicare?
Medicaid, the state-federal health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities, touches millions of Americans and has become deeply woven into the U.S. health care system.
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to prescribe medications to patients - if a new bill makes its way through Congress. #AI #medicalbilling #prescriptions
buff.ly
March 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to prescribe medications to patients - if a new bill makes its way through Congress. #AI #medicalbilling #prescriptions
The sponsors of HB25-1002 (Colorado) are working to establish a standard definition of "medical necessity" in hopes of putting decisions about mental health treatment back in the hands of doctors and patients and limit an insurance company's option to deny coverage.
Bill in legislature to establish standard definition of "medical necessity," increase mental healthcare access
A bill making its way through the Colorado state legislature this session aims to increase access to mental health care.
buff.ly
February 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The sponsors of HB25-1002 (Colorado) are working to establish a standard definition of "medical necessity" in hopes of putting decisions about mental health treatment back in the hands of doctors and patients and limit an insurance company's option to deny coverage.
The bipartisan bill Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 879) was reintroduced in Congress to try and block the 2.83% Medicare pay cut physicians and actually increase the amount paid to cover inflationary costs. #medicare
Congressional bill could reverse Medicare cuts and increase physician pay
A bill in Congress would reverse the 2025 Medicare cuts and increase physician pay, but a March deadline looms to make this happen.
buff.ly
February 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The bipartisan bill Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act (H.R. 879) was reintroduced in Congress to try and block the 2.83% Medicare pay cut physicians and actually increase the amount paid to cover inflationary costs. #medicare
These late bills also illuminate the problem with health care as an individual responsibility and burden. As long as people can receive, and be forced to pay, hospital bills from years ago... #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling
One of the (many) problems with medical billing practices
Budgeting for health care is a combination of gambling and fortune telling, writes Tove Danovich. I may as well have consulted a tarot card deck.
buff.ly
February 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
These late bills also illuminate the problem with health care as an individual responsibility and burden. As long as people can receive, and be forced to pay, hospital bills from years ago... #medicalinsurance #medicalbilling
Last year, CHCF brought together consumer advocates and experts from California’s health care system to focus on prior authorization, practice by health insurers to review and approve drugs, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments before agreeing to pay for them. #medicalinsurance
Reforming Prior Authorization in California - California Health Care Foundation
How automation and other prior authorization reforms could reduce delays, improve outcomes, and make care more affordable.
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Last year, CHCF brought together consumer advocates and experts from California’s health care system to focus on prior authorization, practice by health insurers to review and approve drugs, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments before agreeing to pay for them. #medicalinsurance
A bipartisan group of Representatives introduced the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act. The ACS strongly supports this critical legislation which would reverse the Medicare physician payment cut that went into effect on January 1st. #medicare
Lawmakers Move to Reverse Medicare Payment Cut
A bipartisan group of Representatives recently introduced the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act.
buff.ly
February 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A bipartisan group of Representatives introduced the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act. The ACS strongly supports this critical legislation which would reverse the Medicare physician payment cut that went into effect on January 1st. #medicare
One of the most frequently overlooked investments in many medical and dental practices isn’t the latest technology — it’s the space itself. It’s the visual and sensory experience that greets every person who walks through your doors that makes a lasting impression.#medicalpractice
The return on investment of an inviting medical office
Clinical excellence comes first, of course. But does your space make patients feel welcome?
buff.ly
February 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
One of the most frequently overlooked investments in many medical and dental practices isn’t the latest technology — it’s the space itself. It’s the visual and sensory experience that greets every person who walks through your doors that makes a lasting impression.#medicalpractice
Turning around a declining dental practice. #dentalpractice
Principles of Practice Management: How to turn around a practice
Hopefully you never have to face the task of turning around a failing practice, but if you do, industry expert Roger P. Levin has tips for how to right the ship.
buff.ly
February 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Turning around a declining dental practice. #dentalpractice
The No Surprises Act shields patients from unexpected medical bills, capping out-of-network fees for emergencies and more. #nosurprisesact #medicalbilling #medicaldebt
No Surprises Act explained: Everything you need to know | TechTarget
Find out how the No Surprises Act protects you from unexpected medical bills. Learn about your rights and reduce out-of-network costs.
buff.ly
February 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The No Surprises Act shields patients from unexpected medical bills, capping out-of-network fees for emergencies and more. #nosurprisesact #medicalbilling #medicaldebt
Medical Debt Has Been Removed From Credit Reports - "You still want to pay it; you still owe it. You still want your same doctors; you want your hospitals. It's still a good idea to pay it.” #medicalbilling #medicaldebt
Medical debt banned from credit reports, but experts encourage those who owe to pay what they can
Despite creditors being banned from considering medical debt for those looking to get a loan, experts say those who owe money should still be paying what they can.
abc7chicago.com
January 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Medical Debt Has Been Removed From Credit Reports - "You still want to pay it; you still owe it. You still want your same doctors; you want your hospitals. It's still a good idea to pay it.” #medicalbilling #medicaldebt
Medical credit cards are increasingly pushed on patients across America as health, dental, and veterinary procedure costs rise. #medicaldebt #medicalbilling
How Doctors Are Pushing Medical Credit Cards on Patients
Why the growing industry creates problems for patients
time.com
January 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Medical credit cards are increasingly pushed on patients across America as health, dental, and veterinary procedure costs rise. #medicaldebt #medicalbilling
The medical transportation industry has been rife with operators who illegally charge Medicaid for services they didn't actually provide. #medicaid #medicalbilling
Attorney general orders 54 medical transport companies to cease fraudulent billing
The medical transportation industry has been rife with operators who illegally charge Medicaid for services they didn't actually provide.
www.timesunion.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The medical transportation industry has been rife with operators who illegally charge Medicaid for services they didn't actually provide. #medicaid #medicalbilling
Your health — your life — is more important than your credit score. If putting the cost on credit cards is the only way to get the treatment that you need or someone you love needs, you should never feel bad for doing so. But consider credit cards your last resort. #medicaldebt #medicalbilling
I Can’t Afford My Medical Bills — Should I Put Them on a Credit Card? - NerdWallet
Your health — and your life — are more important than any credit score. If you have to use credit cards, do so, but it's best to view them as a last resort.
www.nerdwallet.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Your health — your life — is more important than your credit score. If putting the cost on credit cards is the only way to get the treatment that you need or someone you love needs, you should never feel bad for doing so. But consider credit cards your last resort. #medicaldebt #medicalbilling
Effective January 1, 2025, these updates impact various aspects of dental practices, from restorative procedures to implant maintenance. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your practice is ready for these changes. #dentalbilling
2025 coding updates every dental office manager should know
It's that time of year, when dental coding updates can wreak havoc with your insurance billing. Here's what you need to know to keep things moving along smoothly.
www.dentistryiq.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Effective January 1, 2025, these updates impact various aspects of dental practices, from restorative procedures to implant maintenance. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your practice is ready for these changes. #dentalbilling
Any provider who accepts payment from health plans or other insurance companies must comply with HIPAA if they conduct the transactions electronically. Providers must also have written agreements in place to ensure business associates comply with HIPAA. #medicalbilling #hippa
Adopted Standards and Operating Rules | CMS
Learn about HIPAA Administrative Simplification adopted standards and operating rules for electronic health care transactions.
www.cms.gov
January 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Any provider who accepts payment from health plans or other insurance companies must comply with HIPAA if they conduct the transactions electronically. Providers must also have written agreements in place to ensure business associates comply with HIPAA. #medicalbilling #hippa