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Prioritizing Upward: How to Manage Workflow from Above
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back…” – Maya Angelou, in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Is it possible to manage workflow that comes to you from two, three or more bosses? It can be done, but [...]
What Kind of Insurance Does Your Small Business Need?
If you are starting your own business as a medical biller and coder, what kind of insurance do you need? It might be tempting to say “not much,” especially if you are setting up a computer in a home office and working part time. But then you start to think. What would happen if your [...]
State Alerts: What’s Happening in California?
Is California a good place to build a career as a medical biller and coder? If you have been following the news, you already know about the state’s budgetary problems, which have led to cutbacks in state funding for healthcare services, education, and a variety of essential services. According to the Anderson Forecast, an independent [...]
Should You Add a Second or Third Job as a Medical Biller and Coder?
If you are offered a second or a third job as a medical biller and coder, should you take it? It can be tempting to say yes. After all, logging only a few hours in the evening could provide extra income. If a local urgent care center, chiropractor or other care provider has a backlog [...]
State Alerts: What’s Happening in New York?
Is New York State a good place to build a career as a medical biller and coder? If you have been following the news from New York, things do not look too rosy at first glance. On January 19, New York Governor David Paterson released his proposal for a budget that will attempt to close [...]
Chronological or Functional: Which Resume Format Works Best for Medical Billers and Coders?
You probably know the two types of resume formats – chronological and functional. The question is, which format will work hardest to get you a job as a medical biller and coder In most cases, it depends on where you are in your career. A chronological format could work best if you have already started [...]
