by VBPA Team | Sep 23, 2017 | Medical Billing
Blog Last week, we talked about the challenge that paying medical bills poses to many people, including those who have health insurance. Although they may not want to think about it, no one is exempt from facing high medical costs someday. With a little planning,...
by VBPA Team | Sep 15, 2017 | Medical Billing
Blog Mark woke up beside his wife feeling relief and joy just to have another day with her. After her recent health scare and one month stay in the hospital, he was happy it was all over. However, he did not know how to tell her how badly her medical bills had...
by VBPA Team | Sep 8, 2017 | Hospitals, Medical Billing, News
Blog Due to rising healthcare costs, more and more insurers are having to take drastic measures to keep premiums low and maintain their profit margins. Anthem has recently announced that it will no longer pay for MRIs and CT scans performed on an outpatient basis in...
by VBPA Team | Sep 1, 2017 | Patient Advocate
Blog Reagan’s famous quote is actually an original Russian proverb: “Trust but verify.” If that slogan helped get us safely through the Cold War, then it probably can help you find and hire the right patient advocate for your needs. You enter a...
by VBPA Team | Aug 25, 2017 | Patient Advocate
Blog A time of illness is a stressful time for patients, as well as for their families. The best-laid plans can go awry and the stress can impair judgment. To put it simply, you are not at your best when you are sick. Patients need someone who can look out for their...
