Health Cost Control

12/30/2021

As we bid farewell to 2021, thank you for your continued support. It was a year full of unexpected challenges and hardships, but also full of joyful moments as we met those challenges together. We hope you enjoy this time with loved ones celebrating a new beginning.

For the New Year, we will also be closed on Friday, December 31st, and back to regular business hours Monday, Jan. 3rd.

New Year, New Value - Give your clients more value and consider adding on Air Ambulance and Dialysis Cost Control Services from HCC.

12/20/2021

What is the impact of CAA?

It’s a question that may be more complicated than many realize. When you think about the impact of the CAA, you probably think about transparency - but there's much more.

One element in the CAA that needs more clarity is the New Surprise Medical Billing Rules. Let's review a few of the components. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was signed into law on December 27, 2020, and will be in effect in a few weeks.

One aspect of the CAA is the appeal, dispute, and IDR process.

Health Cost Control has a process to help navigate the complexities of the appeal and dispute process. Please schedule a few minutes on how we can help you.

12/16/2021

A recent study has shown that 90% of healthcare claims have errors.

Don't let these errors wreck your client's 2021 results. With the year-end close breathing down your neck, let us help you evaluate your client's high-cost claims to correct these high-cost claims to ensure a strong bottom line.

Medical Bill Review utilizes our team of RNs to review claims and set reasonable reimbursement levels with our proprietary database. This information is then streamlined and delivered in Health Cost Control's unique and simplified pricing structure bringing transparency to billed charges and confidence in what is being paid.

We move fast! With the ability to expedite claims, we want your clients to end this year with optimal results.

11/23/2021

Go ahead, have seconds! Your Thanksgiving meal is packed full of health benefits.

The team at Health Cost Control wants to wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday week.

Please Note: Our office will be closed from Wednesday, November 24th-Friday November 26th, and will reopen for normal business hours on Monday.

11/17/2021

Employer Benefit: There are new transparency requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) with obligations and timeframes for 2021 and beyond.

Also, the CAA requires, in certain circumstances, plans and providers (including hospitals, facilities, individual practitioners, and air ambulance providers) to be prohibited from billing patients more than in-network cost-sharing amounts. The prohibition applies to both emergency care and certain non-emergency situations when patients are unable to choose an in-network provider. Plans must provide notices to participants disclosing the prohibition on surprise billing and provide contact information in the event the rules are violated.

OUR NEW SERVICE:
We help you navigate the complexities of the CAA, specifically for Air Ambulance billing.

KEY FEATURES:
- Get insights into key claim and trip information
- Receive a comprehensive cost analysis report
- Negotiation and appeals support upon request

11/10/2021

It's the worst day of your life: You've been in a catastrophic accident, and the fastest way to transport you to the hospital is via helicopter or air ambulance...

You never know when a catastrophe will happen. Tragedies, as we have seen, check out the piece, "The Skyrocketing Cost Of Air Ambulances," which shines a light on an industry gone rogue.

Check out the article to learn more



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After a catastrophic accident, you may be rushed to the hospital in an air ambulance. It could save your life, but there's no way to predict how much it will cost.

11/02/2021

The air ambulance industry has a complex pricing and cost model.

Health Cost Control uses proprietary methodologies to produce industry-leading cost reductions for our clients.

10/25/2021

States Are reporting many air ambulance providers without hospital or insurance affiliations.

Patients are left with no in-network choices for life-saving care while saddling patients with enormous bills.

This has to stop.

06/11/2021

Most insurers pay only what they deem reasonable use of an air ambulance; however, the air ambulance company and the insurer often disagree on the cost.

Depending on circumstances, the remainder of the bill—which could run in the thousands of dollars—could be your employee's responsibility.

05/26/2021

Most insurers pay only what they deem reasonable use of an air ambulance; however, sometimes the air ambulance company and the insurer disagree on the cost. Depending on circumstances, the remainder of the bill—which could run in the thousands of dollars—could be your responsibility.

Health Cost Control can help you with your exploding air ambulance costs. Learn more at
www.healthcostcontrol.com

05/18/2021

It's not a matter of "if" it's a matter of "when" that dialysis claim hits your plan. Work with a team that has specialized experience in Dialysis claim review that protects the plan and its participants.