Pharmaceuticals in the water supply is becoming a major problem in the US and other countries. Pharmaceuticals can end up in the water supply through several methods and the result is a health risk for anyone who is not filtering their tap water with a good quality water filter. Read more...

Medical Billing as a “JOB-Working from home” Vs. “Business Ownership”

As someone who is very involved in the industry today, and follows all news and forums related to the medical billing industry, one constant question seems to continuously come up… “I have completed a course in medical billing and/or coding and I cannot seem to find a job.” Or I hear/see someone saying they have taken or want to take a course in medical billing and then work from home.  Let’s take a realistic look of the probability and job market of a position as a work at home employee for a medical practice.

In today’s economy the unemployment rate is soaring. Businesses in general are making cut-backs in staff, salaries and benefits. Healthcare providers have been feeling these economic crunches for years with cut-backs in Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance carriers. The healthcare crisis in the U.S has been a long-standing issue among providers for quite some time. What benefits will a physician see by hiring someone (as employee) to oversee their revenue and cash-flow? NONE. In fact it will cost the provider MORE and here is why:

Now, let’s take another approach and examine the benefits a provider/physician would see if they were to hire a “Third Party Billing Company”:

Everything above that was noted as being the reasons why a physician would NOT hire an employee to work from home…becomes MOOT.

As a business owner you would be responsible for all of the above items.

We cannot say there are NO work-at-home positions out there, because that wouldn’t be honest. But realistically the provider / physician who has an employee working from home MOST LIKELY:

The fact of the matter is that these circumstances are few and far between.

What’s in it for me if I did start my own business?

GOOD Question, let’s now discuss the BENEFITS of being your OWN business, benefits that are not only for YOU as a business owner, but your “CLIENT” the healthcare provider by reducing his overhead costs, increasing his revenue, and at the same time MAKING YOU MONEY!

To start your own business you need to first be committed, goal oriented, creative and yes there has to be start-up funds. The success of your business will be what you want out of it and what you put into it.

Now let’s be realistic. One thing I pride myself on is my honesty, pride, and integrity for this industry. It’s one of the reasons I wanted to write this MUCH needed article to hopefully shed some light on the truth behind some of those ad’s that advertise you can make money from home in your pj’s just as soon as you purchase their package! Does that mean all business opportunity packages are bad? No, not at all. A business opportunity can be exactly that… an “Opportunity” to be your own business and it can be profitable The key is to choose the right solution for you, and then going after your goal. Research is vital. Being realistic, and understanding how this business works FIRST is very important and hopefully we have dispelled one of the biggest misconceptions.

This is a great time to start a medical billing company!

I don’t consider myself an expert on economic or political issues; however I have taken an extreme interest in today’s politics given the economic situation we are in.

In the past several months I have spoken with many providers who are feeling the crunch of the economy, many of them cannot afford to add staff and some are now considering outsourced solutions, we are seeing an economic trend like we did in the late 80’s and early 90’s when the home based business market was booming. Its different this time, our overall economy is in danger; the healthcare industry is a mess as it’s been for years, but yet… IT REALLY IS A GREAT TIME TO BE A MEDICAL BILLING COMPANY!

By Linda Walker Copyright 2009 All rights Reserved, article may not be reprinted w/out express written permission to link to the article directly, use this URL: http://www.billerswebsite.comjobsvsbiz.htm

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Home medical equipment, also known as durable medical equipment, refers to those items that patients need in order to care for themselves outside of a health facility such as a hospital. These items are intended for use by a non-professional medical caregiver, such as a family member or friend. Therefore, they are designed so that everyone can use them for extended periods of time.

Examples of medical equipment intended for home use are items such as respirators, wheelchairs, commodes, nebulizers, air purifiers, diabetic shoes, and many more. In order to qualify for one of these machines, one needs a prescription from a doctor. This prescription is necessary for the majority of these pieces of equipment; however, minor items can be obtained without a note from your doctor. These items include walkers or canes.

Once your doctor writes a prescription, he or she may recommend a home medical equipment supplier. If they do not, you will have to do some research of your own but suppliers are not difficult to find. Medical equipment supply companies come in all sizes and can be found all over the country. Two of the largest suppliers such as Walgreens and Invacare can be found in the most highly populated areas but several smaller businesses exist in even the most rural counties.

Once you have found a supplier that you feel will work best for you, you need to provide them with your physician’s prescription. If they cannot fill it, they should be able to point you in the direction of a company that can. A home medical equipment supplier has several obligatory functions to perform when they enter into an agreement with a patient. They are required to provide proper delivery and setup of the equipment, train the patient and his or her caregiver on how to operate the equipment, and provide 24-hour contact information in the case of an emergency. Your supplier also has to provide periodic maintenance service and contact you if anything changes concerning your insurance.

If your doctor does not give you a recommendation, make sure that you do your research thoroughly to find a good refurbished medical equipment supply company. If you want to be well taken care of, you need to find a company that is there to help you, not their own pocket books!

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When youâ??re contemplating ordering online medical supplies, itâ??s important to remember that those from Canada can often compete in a significant way with those from other countries. Though an online medical supplier from Canada wonâ??t necessarily have products that differ from those offered by their counterparts in Europe or other places in North America, they will typically be cheaper. Indeed, many physicians from around the globe choose Canadian online medical supplies specifically for their excellent price points.Just how different can two prices really be? We wanted to know, so we did a little investigation and were pleasantly surprised by the findings.A recent look at a popular form of ultrasound transmission gel proves the point that Canada can offer great savings. When ordering online medical supplies from Canada, the product in question was a sizeable 17% less than the same product purchased in the U.S. and about a whopping 38% less than the same product purchased from the United Kingdom. [This was given the exchange rate of the Euro against the American dollar; the percentage could swing either way month-to-month.] And our sleuthing didnâ??t take into consideration the shipping charges that can change those percentages considerably in the favour of ordering online medical supplies from Canada.So why are online medical supplies from Canada so much less expensive than the same supplies sold by their competitors? There are a number of reasons, most of them driven by economies of scale and laws favouring businesses in Canadian provinces. Additionally, Canadaâ??s online medical supplies have been sold via the Internet for quite some time, enabling sellers to get great rates from manufacturers. The more negotiating power, the better the end result for purchasers of the goods.Of course, many people are concerned as to whether or not their online medical supplies ordered from Canada will be of the quality they need. The answer, much to every consumerâ??s great relief, is a resounding “yes”. Canadian online medical supply companies that have solid reputations (like the CSP Medical Store out of Ontario) are not about to jeopardize their excellent track records by offering subpar merchandise. Thus, they go out of their way to ensure that their online medical supplies are reliable, effective and guaranteed.Given this information, itâ??s not surprising that buyers of online medical supplies are turning to websites with Canadian origins in larger and larger numbers. After all, if they can get the same products for far less than they would with other suppliers, theyâ??d be foolish not to take the economical route. And this is especially true given the current difficult economic climate that has affected all sectors of business, including the medical field.If you and/or your organization would like to learn more about how to find the best online medical supplies that Canada has to offer, visit CSPMedicalStore today.

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