Finding the truth to a good medical claims company

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.