Weight loss hack: compounded semaglutide instead of Ozempic and Wegovy
If you’re concerned about paying for weight loss medications Ozempic or Wegovy, you may have another option. The active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy is semaglutide. This compound is a glucagon like protein (GLP-1) that was first used commercially in Wegovy’s predecessor, Ozempic, from the same pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk. Ozempic was first approved in […]
We have the data! Converting Machine Readable Files to Human Readable Files!
The Trump era Transparency in Coverage (TiC) rule released in 2020 focused on insurance companies and require that insurers make machine readable files (MRFs) of negotiated in-network rates and out-of-network allowables publicly available on their websites by July 1st, 2022. Going one step further, by January 1st, 2023, plans must make cost-sharing information available for […]
Update on Breast Implants
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a new safety communication about squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and various lymphomas in the capsule around breast implants. BIA-SCC and BIA-ALCL Breast implant associated squamous cell carcinoma and breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma are very rare. In fact, the incidence of these disease processes is […]
Final Rule on Qualifying Payment Amount (QPA) for out-of-network services “downcoded” to in-network rates
Fact Sheet U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration August 19, 2022 REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SURPRISE BILLING: FINAL RULES On August 19, 2022, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) released final rules titled “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Final Rules.” These rules finalize provisions related to […]
Frequently asked questions for providers about the No Surprises Rules – Part 1
April 6, 2022 The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 established several new requirements to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. These requirements are collectively referred to as “No Surprises” rules. These requirements generally apply to items and services provided to consumers enrolled in group health plans, group or individual health insurance coverage, and Federal Employees […]
FAQS about Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 implementation – Good Faith Estimates (GFE) for uninsured (or self-pay) individuals – Part 2
April 5, 2022 Set out below are Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding implementation of Section 112 of Title I (the No Surprises Act (NSA)) of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021), and implementing regulations published in the Federal Register on October 7, 2021 as part of interim final rules with comment […]
Why measuring your cost per lead is so 2019
Any marketing professional will tell you the importance of measuring the effectiveness of your advertising. By measuring each marketing channel, and its associated results, you can make better decisions in regards to allocation of marketing dollars. One mechanism to measure marketing efficiency is determining cost per lead. In other words, how much do you spend […]
99 Features and a Glitch Ain’t One!
The BuildMyHealth Platform: Features Galore! Click each icon below to learn more… and we haven’t even mentioned… Syncing leads to your email marketing platform of choice Expanded lead tracking and automatic calculations of your cost per lead, cost per consultation and cost per booking Presenting consumers with all of your available financing options after […]
When scripts provide great customer service… and when they don’t
Scripts are the prepared responses the front office staff use to answer callers’ recurrent questions in consistent, reproducible ways, providing the greatest amount of information in the most succinct way possible. These scripts can make the front office staff’s job easier, while providing callers with the information they’re seeking. A couple examples: Script scenario […]
Surge (Dynamic) Pricing is Here
Inflation is a hot topic these days. The causes are myriad, including: 1) an influx of cash from the Federal government, 2) supply chain issues resulting in less inventory and higher demand, 3) more job openings than available applicants, leading to higher wages. At the end of the day, it affects you and your […]