title: Workers' compensation. A surprising new service line.
abstract: A surprising new service line Workers' compensation sends shivers down the spines of many practice administrators. The paperwork is overwhelming, and many consider the reimbursement not worth the time--if you can collect it. Yet some practices have embraced workers' compensation as a significant service line. Are they crazy? Although workers' compensation is a complex payer, it can be a significant addition to your practice if you're willing and able to follow the rules.
authors.affiliation: MGMA Health Care Consulting Group, USA. ewwoodcock@mindspring.com
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Woodcock
authors.forename: Melinda Hinson
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Neely
mesh_terms: D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007344:Insurance Claim Reporting; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000458:organization & administration*