The AMA's Practice Management Center (PMC) has developed resources and tools to help physicians and their practice staff improve the efficiency of their practices. For more resources, visit the Practice Management Center Web site.
Prepare, Follow and Appeal that Claim
The PMC has created these three resources to help physicians and their staff navigate the claims submission process.
Understanding the HIPAA standard transactions: The HIPAA Transactions and Code Set rule 
(PDF, 107KB)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Transaction Code Set Vendor survey (PDF, 80KB)
The benefits of electronic claims submission - improve practice efficiencies
(PDF, 126KB)
Appointment Scheduling to Improve Your Bottom Line (PDF, 513KB)
Fee schedule analysis: Using your complete practice cost as a guide
(PDF, 68KB)
Data ownership issues for the physician practice and a medical billing service (PDF, 55KB)
HIPAA Security Implementation (PDF, 199KB)
Frequently asked questions regarding electronic funds transfer agreements
(PDF, 29KB)
Online Medical Consultations: Connecting Physicians with Patients
(PDF, 679KB)
Information technology solutions: consider the potential savings
(PDF, 158KB)
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