A tech-driven approach can provide participants with insights and tools to better manage their health care costs. Harnessing technology to understand the vast amount of data can identify potential areas of escalating health costs and identify opportunities to control health costs. Innovative medical billing services utilize powerful data-driven software and online data analytic tools that can provide a degree of price transparency by harnessing price data electronically – allowing fee comparisons that identity fair and reasonable prices.
Value of a medical billing partner
The right medical billing partner facilitates all the strategic designs and processes – acting as an agent of change, embracing technology innovation and advocating for “what is fair and just.” The right partner will also provide value-added services through turnkey solutions, innovative plan designs, administrative and compliance support, as well as participant legal representation. This support provides invaluable guidance to navigate federal and state healthcare regulations, identify areas to lower risk, reduce costs, and maximize value.
About The Authors: Christine Cooper is the CEO of aequum LLC and the Co-Managing Member of Koehler Fitzgerald LLC, a law firm with a national practice. Christine leads the firm’s health care practice and is dedicated to assisting and defending plans and patients. For more information visit www.aequumhealth.com.
Jack Towarnicky is a member of aequum LLC. As an ERISA/Employee Benefits compliance and planning attorney, Jack has over forty years of experience in human resources and plan sponsor leadership roles.
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