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Pay_My_Claims:
I agree, but coming from a new service, I totally understand the need to keep cost down. Most people starting out don't get the downpour of clients that they want. It can happen in a day, or it can be months-year(s). Many of the software providers have charges that they bill you monthly just for the software, whether it is web or server based. Then you are paying for the addition of each provider. I don't endorse any product because it does vary by the need of each service. I will tell beginners about OfficeAlly because it truly is free and it is something anyone can use when they start out. Just as i know I will probably upgrade to a better product, I can't afford to have one "waiting" on providers to sign up with me. I also spoke to a couple of companies that WONT deal with new billing services. You must be established, and you must have a over 12 providers in order to use their software. I don't have any stock in officeally, nor do I get any kickback from referring them. Unless she already has providers, I am sure she is trying to keep her cost down.

PMRNC:
Charlene, I agree with you in the "short run" however as someone who's been through conversions it's NOT cost effective in the long run, remember that time is money.Now if someone plans to remain small and can get by with a cheaper solution than I can understand..but I've had to learn the hard way that if you do it right the first time around it's MUCH more cost-effective and productive.


--- Quote ---I also spoke to a couple of companies that WONT deal with new billing services. You must be established, and you must have a over 12 providers in order to use their software.
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I would have to see and talk to these companies to believe that, I think someone handed you some blarney. I know billing companies who started out with software costing over 10K with just one or two clients and there are quite a few really good high end softwares you can use that you'll never have to switch.

Pay_My_Claims:
Linda,
I will forward you the companies, because it very well could be a rep that didn't want to service me as "brand New". Once I told him that I had no providers, he quickly told me that I had to be established and had to have xx providers before they would work with me.

I do recognize the issues with conversions. For me its not about starting small, but about being cost-conscious. I currently have Office Ally, but no provider now that I use it for. I log in remotely for a pediatrician since he wants everything on his system. Its fine with me because its a new small practice that could lead to more business. I practice with the software, load my preferences and can practice with no cost to me. Tomorrow I could sign 3 providers. My start-up fee itself would cover me using one of the other web-based programs that I have considered using. I have 3 providers, and I can relatively afford to purchase something better. Now, I can get 1 provider and stay with the free software and a couple of months later get 4 providers. Wow!! I only have to covert for 1 provider!!

I agree with you. I prefer a software program (me personally web based) that can keep up with the times. Get one and deal with that totally, but until I am on my feet....I have to JMO keep cost at a minimal.

***FYI, just got a call about a big practice ***

It does happen everyone Keep marketing and keep pushing!!

PMRNC:
It's possible you got in touch with a vendor for a particular server side software with installation and management.. THAT i can understand them not wanting to work with small companies. 

As for working on the clients software..YES I AM WITH YOU 100%!!  Right now I'm working with 2 clients that were SOLD on that alone, in fact it was a deal breaker. They did not want to switch and they wanted to stay in control. I use LogMeIN for one office and the other is on their own VPN
My entire marketing campaign this time is built around diversity in the fact that I can work on virtually any system.

Michele:
Congrats!  We always love to hear when someone else gets that 'good call'!

Michele

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