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Simplifying Healthcare eNewsletter - December 2009
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Latest News
New PECOS Edit Advice
Technology Can Save Billions
Mandatory Electronic Claims
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Welcome to ECP's Monthly eNewsletter, a source for informative articles about the healthcare industry, as well as, ECP news and events.
Latest News
Holiday Schedule
12/24/09 - Closed at Noon
12/25/09 - Closed All Day
12/31/09 - Closed at Noon
01/01/10 - Closed All Day
 
EDI Enrollment
ECP assists all new clients in getting their EDI enrollment set up for Medicare, therefore we urge providers to delete old practice locations from their enrollment. Contact Brigott Elkins belkins@4ecp.com or (800) 327-1213 for more information.
 
Electronic Eligibility Verification
Electronic Eligibility Verification (EEV) is now available to our clients.  EEV saves time and money by ensuring that a patient has coverage before service is rendered. Verifying a patient's eligibility provides you cleaner claims and faster reimbursement.  Traditional eligibility verification by phone is too time consuming and does not provide a paper trail for providers.  Electronic Eligibility Verification provides the necessary paper trail, while leaving your phone lines and office staff available for patients.  Contact Brigott Elkins belkins@4ecp.com or (800) 327-1213 for more information.
 
Staff Announcements
Eric Schlesinger was promoted to Manager, Customer Service & Production. Christy Turner was hired as Help Desk Coordinator.
 
New Payers
A list of new Professional and Institutional Payers.
 
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New PECOS Edits & How to Prevent Rejections 

The Center for Medical Services has expanded their claims editing process for durable medical equipment Medicare area contractors to include defense against claims containing missing, improper or fraudulent physician orders. ECP provides some helpful tips for practices so their claims aren't rejected.

 

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Technology Can Save Billions in Healthcare
"The U.S. healthcare system could reduce costs by $332 billion over the next 10 years if healthcare providers update their technology," says a new report from UnitedHealth Group.
 
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How Mandatory Electronics Claims Affects Us
By Alice Scott and Michele Redmond of www.MedicalBillingLive.com
Costs are definitely cut down with electronic billing. Both insurance companies and the government would like to see all claims sent electronically. If Minnesota is effective with instituting the electronic mandate, you can be sure that other states will follow. It is just a matter of time.
 
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About ECP
ECP is a medical claims clearing house for 10,000+ providers nationwide. Since 1990, ECP has helped providers to reduce costs, increase productivity, and speed up the collection of receivables from payers and patients. ECP provides outstanding, results oriented customer service to our clients; helping them to manage the billing cycle. ECP is committed to maximizing the production and cash flow of our clients through proven industry experience, established processing methods, seasoned personnel, and cutting edge technology.
 
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