They offer immediate training and instant job placement after graduation.
Plus, they insure you that their exceptionally talented students earn thousands per week after graduating from their program. This is the norm: even without any prior Medical Billing Experience!
Time For A Reality Check!
Too many people online and offline fall for similar legitimate sounding SCAMS!
Here's their favorite recruitment pitch: Doctor's and Medical Centers are experiencing difficulties attracting qualified workers in the Medical Billing Field. They are actively seeking trained individuals to assist with the often complicated task billing third parties for payment. They need home based employees(like you) to fill the void.
The Real Deal: The FTC warns consumers these companies are really in the software selling trade. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission charged numerous Medical Billing Promoters with misrepresenting the facts.
The FTC watch dogs note you will actually receive pre-packaged outdated medical billing software, instruction manuals, and a list of medical centers, doctor's offices for your payment.
The companies fail to inform you most medical centers or doctor offices process their own third party billing. Or they might out source to large established firms in the industry.
I queried a local medical center. Their representative stated they never out source the center's medical billing work. Period!
Up close: Even more misleading is their customer list! Usually, an outdated list of doctors in the community.
Medical Billing As A Home-Based Business, Is It Really A Scam?As I read yet another article last week about how medical billing from home was a scam I became concerned (as always) because these articles tend to be one sided and it s not fair that people aren t being told the other side. So how can one really make an informed decision about the field on a whole? Make on mistake about it, medical billing as a home based business is Not A Scam, it s a very lucrative business, a very hands on business, a personally rewarding business and there are thousands of business owners and physicians nationally that can attest to the fact that they benefit highly from ..
And anyone working in the Medical Billing Field will note the software is outdated, and does not meet industry codes.
Additionally, they fail to tell you one of the most important details: You need up-to-date training in complex medical coding and medical terminology. This would take at least several rigorous months of study.
You also need to stay current on the changing laws concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and other Insurance Plans. Along with other billing information you must know in this highly specialized and complicated field.
Avoid getting scammed! Realize the majority of these promoters are really marketing pre-packaged out dated medical billing software and instruction material.
Realize it is practically impossible to start a business at home in this complex field unless you have extensive training plus worked for a hospital, or doctor's office for several years. Experience is the key in this field!
If you are serious about a career in Medical Billing and insist on contacting one of these companies think twice!
Instead contact local Community Colleges, Accredited Schools or Universities to determine if they offer a Medical Billing course. You might also try contacting American Association Of Medical Billers for info on training and certification requirements.
American Association Of Medical Billers http://billers.com/aamb/index.html
by BB Lee (C)2005
Count the Ways Medical Billing Software Helps You Save
Wouldnt you want the newest billing software that meets all the needs of your business? Your clients will be more satisfied with the service you give them. Your staff will stay on top of details and be more efficient. You will be able to manage your practices with less worries and stress. Medical billing software is the easy, simple solution that will help you treat your patients right, make life on your staff less complicated, and help you stay in control of your business.
Now lets count the ways medical billing software can help save you time and money.
1. Easy-to-use and maintain
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