Making Money in a Health Service Business on Your Home-Based PC [Paperback]

Rick Benzel (Author), Paul Edwards (Author), Sarah Edwards (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0079131395 | ISBN-13: 978-0079131393 | Publication Date: May 2, 1997 | Edition: 2nd

In constant demand from day one of its publication, this bestselling guide has been completely updated. It now covers changes and trends in the medical billing, transcription, and claims assistance professions, cited by Money and Home PC magazines as among the top opportunities for home-based entrepreneurs. Plus, it includes a CD-ROM with sample medical billing software programs, sample medical and transcriptions, and much more.

New technologies and billing procedures ... new avenues for self-marketing ... changes wrought by the explosion in managed care ... this new edition explains them all. Edited by Paul and Sarah Edwards, famed experts on working from home, it's packed with proven strategies and thorough answers to frequently asked questions. Profiles and interviews with successful entrepreneurs add special appeal for the booming market that is ready and eager to hop on this money-making bandwagon.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Any interested in working at home will find this an inviting and practical dicussion of how a PC user may set up a home support service." -- The Midwest Book Review, 10/97

From the Back Cover

Make $25,000 to $100,000 or more a year in your own home-based health business The health care industry is booming, creating a need for many outside services. In particular, three health fields are opening up lucrative career opportunities for anyone with ambition, desire, and training. In this updated edition of his best-selling book, noted business authority Rick Benzel provides the details on how you can reap significant financial rewards in three exciting careers: Medical Billing--you'll learn why doctors need outside billers. . .how health insurance works. . .why electronic claims are becoming the industry standard. . .and how to buy software or a medical billing business opportunity. Medical claims Assistance--you'll see how health insurance companies create a constant stream of errors in processing medical claims. . .and how you can develop a business helping consumers make sure their health claims are reimbursed correctly. Medical Transcription--you'll read how medical trasncription has become a great home-based business, thanks to new digital technology. . .and how to get training to become a top-notch transcriptionist. Each chapter includes valuable tips on setting up your business, marketing, and pricing your service. Throughout the book are profiles of real entrepreneurs who have established profitable businesses, along with advice to help you succeed. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rick Benzel is a freelance writer specializing in entrepreneurial opportunities and home-based business. He works closely with Paul and Sarah Edwards, and is the coauthor with them on Teaming Up: The Small Business Guide to Collaborating with Others to Boost Your Earnings and Expand Your Horizons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Computing Mcgraw-Hill; 2nd edition (May 2, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0079131395
• ISBN-13: 978-0079131393
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,045,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for those interested in medical billing., April 18, 1999

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JoAnne Sheehan ([e-mail]) (Boston, Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making Money in a Health Service Business on Your Home-Based PC (Paperback)

I read Rick Benzel's first edition years ago and found it to be highly informative. His second edition is clearly researched and reflects the changes in the healthcare industry. I would recommend this book as a prerequisite for anyone contemplating self employment in this field. He covers all areas and gives a comprehensive look at the healthcare service business. As a medical billing service owner and consultant for 18 plus years, I feel qualified to give this book two thumbs up!!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very informative and inspiring!, January 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Making Money in a Health Service Business on Your Home-Based PC (Paperback)

I wish I had purchased this book prior to investing in my medical billing software. Rick Benzel highlighted several key factors in deciding which health service entity is right for you, and the proper steps to ensure new success. There was also a CD included, which had demos from a few billing software companies. What an asset!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good source of information about all three businesses., July 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Making Money in a Health Service Business on Your Home-Based PC (Paperback)

I found this book to be informative and enjoyable reading. Each section of the book is well organized and details the pros and cons of each business as well as the personal attributes that you may need to possess to enjoy working in the given field. I found the profiles on successful business persons already working in the field and the income estimates to be of particular interest to someone getting into the health services business. The book's largest section is devoted to the medical billing business. I was specifically looking for information regarding Claims Assistance Professionals, and this section, although shorter than the medical billing section, was equally well written and contained some very useful information. I am very happy with the purchase of this book and recommend it to anyone who is considering one of these businesses!