WCH NEWS
Insurance Company Letters: The Importance of Professional Consulting
9/15/2023
Receiving
a letter from an insurance company can often be a daunting experience for
healthcare providers. These letters can encompass a wide range of topics, from
audit requests to clarification on specific matters. Regardless of the nature
of the letter, providers must respond appro...
Finding the Right Billing Company: Key Steps for Practice Growth
9/8/2023
For many healthcare
practitioners, the quest to find the ideal billing company is a critical step
in ensuring practice growth and financial success. Doctors often wonder how to
identify the perfect billing partner who can efficiently manage their revenue
cycle. Check the essential st...
The Power of a Second Opinion in Medical Billing
9/1/2023
In the world of
healthcare, seeking a second opinion is a common practice when it comes to our
physical well-being. We rely on professionals to provide us with accurate
evaluations and treatment plans. Similarly, in the realm of medical billing and
revenue collection, the concept of ...
Navigating Insurance Audits: A Case Study in Collaboration and Resolution
8/25/2023
Insurance audits can
often become a source of anxiety and frustration for healthcare providers. A
recent case involving a podiatrist's encounter with an insurance audit sheds
light on the challenges faced by medical professionals and how collaboration
with experts can lead to effecti...
WCH Webinar: Navigating New York Payer Challenges with Expert Solutions
8/11/2023
Credentialing
and communication with payers have been the cornerstones of the healthcare
industry for decades. Providers often find themselves in intricate situations
while dealing with payers, facing challenges that can be both overwhelming and
time-consuming. With over 20 years of ...
Elevate Your Urgent Care Billing with WCH: Expertise You Can Trust
8/7/2023
Urgent
care centers play a vital role in providing immediate medical attention to
patients. However, when it comes to billing, urgent care has unique
requirements that demand specialized knowledge and precision. For over two
decades, WCH has been a trusted partner for urgent care pro...
The Often Overlooked Impact of Referrals: A Reminder for Specialties
7/28/2023
When we
discuss healthcare audits and compliance, our focus tends to be on individual
providers, primarily physicians. However, there is an equally critical aspect
that often goes unnoticed—the impact of referrals for specialties on the
sidelines. These specialties include phar...
Unveiling Payment Patterns: Self-Audits for Proper Reimbursement Rates
7/21/2023
In the
complex world of medical billing and insurance payments, it's not uncommon to
encounter surprising variations in reimbursement rates, even within the same
specialty. To ensure that healthcare providers receive prompt and accurate
payment at rates specific to their specialty, c...
Audit and Record Retention Rules: Expert Solutions from WCH
7/14/2023
Audits and record retention rules
are critical aspects that medical practices must understand and adhere to. When
facing an audit, it is vital to partner with professionals who possess in-depth
knowledge and experience in the field. As a leading healthcare consulting firm,
WCH can pr...
DME Business: Essential Requirements and WCH's Expert Guidance
7/7/2023
Opening
a durable medical equipment (DME) business requires careful planning and
adherence to certain requirements. Before you can start serving the public and
providing your services as a retail business, there are three essential things
you must have in place:
...
Protect Your Contracts: Overcoming Insurance Audits with WCH's Expert Assistance
6/30/2023
Healthcare providers often encounter insurance audits
that can have significant implications for their contracts with insurance
companies. Failure to resolve ongoing audits can eventually lead to contract
termination or limitations.
Understanding the Impact of
Unresolv...
Navigating BlueCross BlueShield Credentialing: Let WCH Guide You to Success
6/23/2023
BlueCross BlueShield is renowned
for its extensive network of insurance plans, offering a wide range of coverage
options to healthcare providers and patients alike. However, navigating the
credentialing process for specific plans within the BlueCross network can be a
complex task. Th...
Expand Your Telehealth Reach: WCH Can Help You Obtain Additional State Licenses
6/16/2023
The
advent of telehealth has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered,
allowing doctors to provide care to patients across state lines. As the demand
for telehealth services continues to rise, it's becoming increasingly important
for physicians to be licensed in multiple states...
Expanding Credentialing Services: WCH Welcomes Dentists to Join Our Network
6/9/2023
At WCH, we are thrilled to announce that our
comprehensive credentialing services extend to dentists as well. We
recognize the importance of a robust network of dental providers and are
dedicated to helping dentists join insurance networks and expand their patient
base.
Whet...
Ensuring Effective Communication: WCH Advocates for Providers' Rights in Insurance Relationships
6/9/2023
At WCH, we understand the frustration that providers
may face when insurance companies fail to respond to their inquiries. We want
to remind all participating providers that they have a direct obligation from
the insurance company to return calls, meet in person, and address any
ques...