BC Advantage - 2015 Issue 12

4 Myths About the Healthcare EFT Standard, Debunked

While it's been in effect since January 2014, the Healthcare EFT Standard via ACH is still a source of confusion for many medical providers.The standard allows providers to request that claims payments be made using EFTs instead of paper checks—that is, electronically transferred from the insurer to the provider's bank account via ACH, similar to direct deposit. Health plans are required, by law, to comply.Converting to EFTs via ACH can result in substantial cost and time savings for healthcare practices. Yet, because the standard is still relatively new, many providers have received misinformation about EFTs via...

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