And by different, we mean better than our competitors? ClaimTek Systems offers more business solutions for you and your doctor clients. With our system, you can can process claims and handle other billing needs.

ClaimTek Systems has MedOffice®, a unique software specifically for billing claims centers to install in doctors offices. No other “Electronic Billing” seller matches the ClaimTek System. It’s the most advanced software while also offering private one-on-one training, our sizzling marketing package, free customized MedOffice® software for your doctor clients and all the one-on-one counseling and support you need to make you successful.

Now we can write thousands of words on why we’re better. Trot out photos and videos. In fact, we do that on our website at ClaimTek Systems

But, the best way to learn whether ClaimTek Systems is the right company to propel you into the medical billing business is to test drive our software. Give us a call today to see just how it works at 1-800-224-7450.

If you’re looking for medical billing software, here are 18 questions you should ask every company. And to save you time, we’ve included the link to our answers.

1. How is the competition in the marketplace? Is there room for me?

2. How does ClaimTek differ from other “medical billing” sellers in the market place?

3. If it is easy, why don’t healthcare providers simply buy software and do it themselves?

4. How much time do I have to spend on my business?

5. Do I need business or computer experience to start?

6. I will be operating my electronic medical billing by myself. My major concern is, when I leave town for a few days to visit my sick mother, who lives some distance from me, what do I do? How can I safely service my doctors and not lose their billing business?

7. Do I need knowledge of the medical terminology to start in this business?

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The great part of owning your business is calling your own schedule. The hard part is taking off.

Things happen. People get sick. Emergencies require your attention for days or weeks. And then there’s the annual vacation we all relish.

How do you get away from it all when you’re all you’ve got? For some medical billers, this is a real albatross.

Well, no more. Did you know ClaimTek Systems not only offers a support team from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (West Coast time) weekdays plus email support 24/7, but we also provide Emergency Support Service (ESS) when you need our team to step in. Available only for accounts using the MedOffice and MedOffice Remote software, our ESS team can be there for you when you can’t yourself.

Give ClaimTek staffers a call now at 1-800-224-7450 to familiarize yourself with our Emergency Support Service so we’re ready if needed.

Well, actually, how much to start a business is the real question here.

We saw a list in USA Today of franchises. Some made us laugh. Some made us gasp.

A Sears garage door business cost $50,000 cash for the franchise. 50G just to say you’re with the big company. Certainly a very large and respected company, but that’s a lot of doors just to break even.

The Kiddie Academy wants $150,000. The Cartridge Depot says 80 large. Salad Works requires $180,000. That’s a lot of cabbage.

Ace Hardware wants $250,000 buy-in. 7-Eleven is $70,000. Even Junk King wants $60,000!

And in that list, you’ll see ClaimTek Systems starting at $5,995. To start medical billing with the best software in the business. With personal trainers. And marketing assistance.

Hey boss, we need to raise our prices. If Junk King can ask $60,000, we can . . . oh wait, the boss is staring at me with lasers for eyes. Thought my skull was going to explode there for a moment.

OK, shop around for prices. USA Today is certainly a respected independent voice. Then contact us here at ClaimTek Systems at 1-800- 224-7450.

It has been a long haul. A year in the making. But, ClaimTek’s video library is finally online.

Fresh from our Los Angeles studios, you can now view short films on 22 subjects pertaining to medical billing. Many are the first questions.

Why start a medical claims business?

Howdo you make money in the business?

What are well care services?

How do clearinghouses work?

What training and support is offered?

It’s all there and more. Hit the link and browse.

ClaimTek video library

Every new person on the phone is treated like an individual. Ironically, they usually ask the same questions. Good questions, but still the same queries.

They want to know who ClaimTek is? We point to the many independent media stories on our business.

They want to know our background. We’ve been around since 1991.

What about our software? ClaimTek offers advanced software for medical, dential and EMRs.

Is our software desktop based or through the internet? We offer the right choice there.

What clearinghouse do we use? Actually, quite a few.

What type of training do we offer? One-on-one.

Can we set you up with a website? Absolutely.

Listen, we love playing 20 questions because we have all the answers. But here’s a simple way to find out everything you can possibly know about ClaimTek — podcasts. Click the link below and listen to our 22 audio podcasts in short few-minute bites or one 78-minute audio. It should answer all of your questions, but we still want you to call us at 1-800-224-7450.

ClaimTek Systems podcasts

ClaimTek Systems knows everybody learns differently. Some people read instructions, some listen to lectures and others watch the video. No one way is better — just different strokes for different folks.

ClaimTek is now creating video on our website that shows just how exciting the medical billing world can be. Filled with potential for those ready to control their careers.

Check out the video. It’s just the beginning. We’re rolling out more. Just click the video button on the right side of the home page or this link below. Also, we have plenty of audio files, too.

ClaimTek Systems video

Americans spent more than $2.4 trillion on health care last year, according to Health Affairs magazine. The publication estimates spending will increase this year from 16.6 percent to 17.6 percent of gross national product this year and double by 2018 to more than $4.4 trillion.

What’s that mean to you? Business. Steady and increasing business. Not many industries can claim such growth rates. It’s a long-term view, but those starting out now can have confidence that the industry will be there for them a decade from now.

The Military Family Network recently wrote an advisory to its members to avoid “scheme” businesses that promise work-from-home opportunities. It mentioned medical billing.

Ouch — no one likes being insulted. But then, we really liked the story because it told its military membership to do some homework when looking into a career.

They said medical billing isn’t easy. You have to do some work for the money. Uh, tell us a business that doesn’t require work. That’s why it’s called work and not play. We’re not saying this is busting rocks, but you do have to put in some time. Hope that doesn’t scare you. At least it’s time in your own home instead of commuting downtown. And it’s the hours you choose to work around your family’s schedule.

The military site also says:

The promoter will follow up by sending you materials that typically include a brochure, application, sample diskettes, a contract (licensing agreement), disclosure document, and in some cases, testimonial letters, videocassettes and reference lists. For your investment of $2,000 to $8,000, a promoter will promise software, training and technical support. And the company will encourage you to call its references. Make sure you get many names from which to chose. If only one or two names are given, they may be “shills” - people hired to give favorable testimonials. It’s best to interview people in person, preferably where the business operates, to reduce your risk of being mislead by shills and also to get a better sense of how the business works.

All very valid points, and ClaimTek Systems welcomes you to look at the professionally-produced marketing materials. Test drive its software. Talk to its technical support staff.

As for references, we have plenty. For instance, check out the “Success Stories” on our website. You’ll noticed photos, names of companies, the people running them and their addresses. This isn’t some “shill” like some of our competitors. You can call these people yourself. We know because many of our newer clients have independently called these success stories before even calling us. No problem, we’re for real.

So thank you Military Family Network for raising some very valid points. Great companies like ours have nothing to fear and welcome your scrutiny.