title: EDI helps group practices manage costs.
abstract: Electronic data interchange (EDI) experts in the healthcare industry are advising physicians and physician groups to increase their use of EDI for claims processing, eligibility verification, and remittance advice. Studies have shown that using EDI can, in fact, cut the number of errors on claims, and improve productivity.
authors.affiliation: Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic, AR, USA.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Girton
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Haupert
mesh_terms: D000555:Ambulatory Care Information Systems; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States