Healthcare Resources

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandated the identification of a healthcare EFT standard, Nacha’s CCD+ Addenda, as a HIPAA transaction. Since it went into effect in January 2014, health plans are now required to deliver the healthcare EFT standard to providers upon request. When used in combination with electronic remittance advice (ERA), the healthcare EFT standard can help streamline processes and create cost savings. Find the resources to support adoption of the EFT Standard and ERA.

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Signs of Hope, Even as Dentists Lag Doctors in Electronic Claim Payments

February 16, 2021
Many dentists have yet to experience the benefits of receiving insurance claim payments by ACH, but there are encouraging signs, a new report found. “Although the majority of dental payments are made via a paper check, the industry is seeing an uptick in the number of electronic dental payments, specifically for dental providers who have historically been hesitant to trust the exchange of electronic funds,” noted the 2020 CAQH Index. The eighth annual Index, released Feb.
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Dental Case Study - Dr. Mark MiHalo

June 8, 2020
When Dr. Mark MiHalo first began practicing dentistry, claims had to be mailed in, and then he waited for checks. But with the ease of today's electronic payments, there's no reason to look back. Download the case study

Dental Case Study - Dr. Sara Stuefen

March 23, 2020
Dr. Sara Stuefen is a big fan of EFT payments. She knows they're quick and convenient. And insurance companies that try to make her take a Virtual Credit Card learn this dentist won't stand for it. 

Dental Case Study - Dr. Amy Adair

February 10, 2020
Why does Northern Virginia dentist Dr. Amy Adair like electronic claim payments via ACH? And what happened when an insurer tried sending virtual credit cards? Nacha's case study shows why EFT payments is the way to go for healthcare professionals.
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