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February 22, 2025

Overview of the U.S. Healthcare Industry

The U.S. healthcare industry is divided between organizations who pay (healthcare insurance companies) and organizations who provide services...

February 22, 2025

History of Health Insurance

U.S. private healthcare insurance companies arose organically from local hospitals and physician groups in the early 1900’s.

February 22, 2025

Healthcare Services and Organizations

So you have healthcare insurance now. How and where can you get healthcare services? Here are some basic settings for healthcare service.

February 22, 2025

Health Insurance Terms

Payment for healthcare is divided into two components: (1) payments made directly to your insurance company and (2) payments made to healthcare...

February 22, 2025

How to Save Money in Labs and Imaging

The short answer is: don’t use hospital based locations and make sure the ICD 10 code is correct.

February 22, 2025

Healthcare Codes

This is to a provide an overview of the different types of codes used by healthcare professionals.

February 22, 2025

Insurance Adjustments

What are insurance adjustments? You commonly see these on your medical bill statements.

February 22, 2025

PPO and HMO

Insurance companies collect premium and deductibles from their members and in turn are responsible for authorizing payment for medical services render...

February 22, 2025

How to Save Money on Medications

Medications can be expensive in the United States. Here are some tips and tricks to save at the pharmacy when picking up prescription medication.

February 22, 2025

Anatomy of a Medical Bill

A medical bill is generated with any healthcare service (lab draws, office visit, hospitalization).

February 22, 2025

Insurance Authorizations

Authorizations are sometimes necessary for more expensive procedures, tests, medications.