Q: I am concerned about security of my
data. How do you address it?
A: All transactions are absolutely
confidential. Data transfer between your office and
Glenwood is
through a secure SSL 128 bit encryption protocol (same level
security as insurance companies and banks use).
Q: What about HIPAA compliance?
A: Glenwood complies with all Privacy and Systems
related provisions. All claims
transactions confirm with HIPAA
standards as they are implemented by Clearinghouses.
Q: We are doing in-house billing now. Is it
difficult to switch over?
A: It will be a ramp up process. Normally, you
will close the existing A/R yourself. We will
start processing claims
from the switch -over date. Most data can be ported from your
currently billing software.
Q: We are currently using a billing service. How do we
switch?
A: Normally your current billing service will
close out current A/R. If mutually agreed on
special terms, from the
date of termination of your current billing service, we would post
"pending claims" and "patient balances" from paper
or electronic output into our system
and carry forward.
Q: How will the billing operation be done?
A: During the day you will scan the Superbills and EOBs into our computer. We post the
data, send the claims/bills to
insurance companies and patients. The data and reports
are
available on
the Internet via a secure connection. Each claim is ticketed and
followed
up
rigorously until payment. If EMR is subscribed along with
the billing service, we would
pick up
the charges from the EMR
automatically.
Q: Do we need to purchase any software?
A: All you need is access to Internet. We can start our
service at short notice, although 90
days is recommended to achieve
consistent cash flow.
Q: Is Glenwood's service limited to any geographical area?
A: No since we can pick up your superbills and EOB's
via scanner and Internet access
connected to your computer, we are not
limited to any geographical area. We service
nationally with accounts
from Hawaii to Florida and New England.
Q: Rough cost? How is your service cost effective?
A: Depends on the nature of practice/claims. We will
give a firm cost proposal after studying
your requirements. By any
comparison, we will beat your existing cost, guaranteed. Most
practices
experience net collection increase, which pays for our services and
more...
Q: We are a multiple-doctor practice? Do you handle
this? Do you handle
A: Yes. We can handle various types of practice
settings and any specialties in the health
care industry. We can track
data tailoring the product to your needs as required for
productivity
bonus's, insurance etc.
Q: In case we switch to another system/provider, do you
give us our data
A: Yes. We will give your data (available fields) in
any published format you desire at no
charge. It will be specified in
the contract.