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Trisha:
does anyone know how Obamas healthcare reform will affect billers or if it will be a negative impact on us?

PMRNC:
Well, I'm more concerned about it as an American rather than a medical biller, but I will guess that if it passes the Senate, it will not take effect until AT least 2013 but then again, with the way our president steam rolls things maybe sooner? I dare to guess it would mean another govt run plan that will go into place along with more Medicaid. I also think we will see more fee schedule cuts, U&C cuts. For some plans we will see higher deductibles, lots of termination dates (as people move towards govt run option), the need for more verification and eligibility checks, more referrals/Auth's. 

I see more of us having to put the best interest of our clients ahead of how we feel as American's. As a consultant my best advice to my clients will be to get out of Medicare, Medicaid and other govt run plans. My clients have already expressed that desire if this should pass.

Those are just my guesses.

I plan to be on the phone all week making phone calls to the Senate and doing my part in expressing my concerns and hopefully making a difference. 

Michele:
Geeze Linda, everything you say contradicts what the president is saying and I'm just so confused?!?!?  -----   NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with all Linda said.  I'm more concerned as an American.  We have a plan B for the medical billing  -  Ice Cream Shop!  It's more fun.

Michele

MBP:
why are you advising providers to get out of medicare/caid and govt programs? i dont want an ice cream shop - now when i got all excited about billing!!  :P

Trisha:
I am not trying to come off as an unconcerened american, I am very concerend but this is a double hit for billers.  first the reform and second loss of income. I am reaching out for any news beause I have a family to feed and I am the only income!

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