Where Did The Provider Reps Go?
“Where is a payer provider rep when you need one?” Most practice administrators have a story about getting a payer performance issue resolved by an experienced, hands-on provider rep. If only more of them were experienced and hands-on. While many a practice administrator has bemoaned the lack of training or expertise of their assigned provider…
Physician Role in Patient Advocacy: Getting to YES in Peer Review
Physicians often lament the days of yore when treatment decisions were made in the exam room and not the insurance company board room. However, a healthcare consultant who specializes in assisting healthcare organization secure coverage for new medical technology says physicians still have a say in individual coverage decisions. Mary Corkins, Founder of The Reimbursement…
