Hello Dear,
Starting my own medical billing company -- I am sure it would be exciting to think about starting your own entity.
and have no clue where to start. -- Assuming!
You may already have chalked out some plan.. if not you need to as early as you can..
(suggestion keep a task tracker or to do list)
Any suggestions on medical billing software, clearinghouse, or how to obtain patient payments?-- I believe only reason you are asking this question because, the facility or Physician or Hospital you are planning to work with is a new one too, because, existing setups should already be using some Medical billing software and Clearing houses to submit their claims.
-- I am sure first they need to be convinced if you want to them to switch on a entirely new platform.
[Usually Practices/Hospitals/Physicians avoid migrating to a new system unless it becomes inevitable]
-- You need to sort out what kind of medical billing system you are planning for offline or online
I am fan of eClinical Works
-- Search for clearing house they charge on periodic basis, usually they charge in the some range on monthly, half-yearly and annual basis, compare their prices against services they promise to offer.
Generally;
a. would suggest, firstly, chalk down your plan, like list important tasks and prioritize them
b. Figure out requirements to execute your plan and then start implementing your plan
c. Seek answers to specific requirements.
or how to obtain patient payments? -- Patient fee collection is done with extreme caution, as there are not only legal aspects to it and one need to follow Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) but also Doctor's credibility and good will is also important part under consideration.
I hope this helps
Regards
Lupgain