posted October 21, 2004 11:53 AM
Has anyone ever heard of this company? I received information in the mail about them. You are paid for processing medical claims. I checked with the BBB, but couldn't find anything. Any help would be appreciated.
I have never heard of this company before. I would bet though, that you are responsible for finding your own clients, i.e. hospitals, doctors offices, etc. I've never heard of a hospital, doctor's office, etc outsourcing their claims, they usually have someone in-house who does this.
I've also received info about companies similar to this and they promise big money, but you have to find your own clients. My advice would be to stay away.
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posted October 21, 2004 03:41 PM
Thank you for your help. I found out a little more about them. It requires a substantial investment and IF you qualify they give you your first client. You were right, you have to find your own clients.
I thought this sounded too good to be true and I knew that most hospitals and doctor's offices had their own billing department.
posted October 21, 2004 04:17 PM
You're welcome, Laila. The company that I looked into a while back wanted something like $399 to get you started and I wasn't willing to plunk that much money down if I wasn't guaranteed clients.
Keep looking, you'll find something you enjoy doing here.
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posted October 27, 2004 12:23 AM
I did some research, talked to someone, and left the meeting feeling like I could be a success at this. It's the $6K that I'm having a hard time coming up with. I'm feeling "afraid" of going into debt and not coming out on the other side with clients who will pay me.
Does anyone have any experience with this company soup-to-nuts who can describe either a success or failure as an outcome?
posted December 31, 2004 09:49 PM
I got a mailing from EDI. Do the math. They claimed 4 hours a week, handle 400 claims a month, and make $3 a claim. That allows 2.4 minutes in total for each claim. Right.
posted January 02, 2005 04:57 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by billyboston: this is not a pipe dream. i have been billing with EDI for several years and have found great success. there is no legitimate company in the country going to offer to give you a client. business people in america have always been responsible for finding clients. if you are afraid of looking for clients, maybe you should not own a business. there are many providers looking for motivated resposible billing professionals.
posted March 04, 2005 12:20 AM
I made the mistake of investing in this company. The salesman promised me that the company would supply the first doctor. The cost is $5985.00 + $300.00 "line fee". I went to the school in Detroit and found out that it does not supply doctors names, only software. They give you a 5 hour lecture on how to make sales and about 2 hours on the software. The person who said he has been doing it for years is lucky. I made 162 calls and only 31 were still billing manually. And they have no intention of changing. They also give you this spiel about how Medicare is making doctors file elecronically. That only applies to big offices with like 15 employees or something. They are not honest-but they are quick to say "I misunderstood". Don't waste your money. Doctors can get software from other companies and do it in house for less than you would charge. Stay away from this area of home business!! The market is saturated with software and billing companies doing just this.
posted March 06, 2005 07:37 AM
yes, i fell for this scheme in september, 2002. i happened to check the internet to see if EDI was still in business, and i found this website. i'm thrilled it exists. for $6000.00, i received 8 hours of "training", half of which was telling us how great the company was to work for and how much money we could potentially make; in other words, a "pep talk". I also received a free $7.00 lunch, ring binder and software with all the info i would need to get started, shuttle service to the training center, and brochures to hand out about EDI. also, when i attended the seminar, we had no training with the software--it was all done at home on our own computers. the results were then sent to EDI, and they would point out any mistakes to be corrected. by the way, we were only allowed one or two practices before we were expected to get our business started. after i spent several hundred dollars setting up my business, i contacted every small chiropractic office within a twenty mile radius of my city(i felt these businesses would be the most likely to have out-dated billing services). despite letters and many phone calls(no one ever answered their telephone, even though it was during business hours), i never received any inquiries. Sound like a good business opportunity? NOT!!! i would encourage anyone who has fallen for this "sale" from EDI to call the Better Business Bureau to make a complaint--i intend to after seeing this website.
posted March 15, 2005 10:53 PM
Don't waste your time with the BBB. I filed a complaint and they said they would "put it in their file for future reference". I wonder how many complaints are in the file. Something sounds fishy to me. Ol'Chuck Mazzoni may have someone in his pocket.
posted March 15, 2005 10:57 PM
Something I forgot. I found 8 businesses on the web that are advertising that they use this software and are network partners with EDI. Out of 8 companies, 5 replied. Only 1 was still doing business. The other 4 never got it off the ground. And some of them are from several years ago.
posted March 17, 2005 11:15 AM
thanks for the info-wish i'd looked further before jumping in-what a mistake. yeah, old jimbo sure is a snake. as soon as the "seminar" started, i realized i made a mistake. too late then. and no way to recoup losses. looking back, i should have never signed the contract-all those clauses for him and no way out for us.
posted March 18, 2005 10:45 AM
I've spoken with several people who have been successful with EDI Healthclaims; one from the midwest and one on the east coast. Perhaps folks on the west coast are having more difficulty. If you're having trouble, name your state. Smokey, from which state are you?
quote:Originally posted by jonangela: I've spoken with several people who have been successful with EDI Healthclaims; one from the midwest and one on the east coast. Perhaps folks on the west coast are having more difficulty. If you're having trouble, name your state. Smokey, from which state are you?
~ Angela
------------------------------------ Hi Angela, I've found some positives with EDI Healthclaims Network...I've spoken with one success from Michigan which of course is where the company originates..Who are your success stories, I'd like to talk with them...I'm still doing research on the opportunity. Thanks, The Facilitator
posted March 21, 2005 02:09 PM
The facilitator, Our contact in the midwest was also in Michigan...has been in the business over 8 yrs and doing very well. I was hoping to find someone who has more recent experiences...and from the west coast. Any info will be appreciated.
posted April 10, 2005 07:27 AM
I am sorry but most of these homebased claims companies do not live up to what they say they offer.Alot of them offer you the promise of a "job" when in reality they are simply trying to sell medical billing software.
The reality of it is most doctors have their billing done by an employee on site or they contract with established services with credentials and a great track record.Most Drs are not going to entrust their patient billing to a random person who has decided to run their own billing service from home.
If you really want to do this type of work from home, make sure you have the training and knowledge first of all.A reputable dr would require a certain amount of time doing this work in office prior to allowing you to work from your home office.
posted May 17, 2005 05:38 PM
EDI Healthclaims License
You are wasting your money if you purchase this License. It is higly overrated. I have talked to 4 of my classmates or fellow Licensee ,two of the four have one Client and are having a difficult time getting the right support frome EDI. The other two have not been able to get any client after numerous marketing efforts. EDI will not help you in this area at all. You really need to take classes in order to master codeing or it will take forever to get youself going.This is not the type of business that you can just pick up with no medical background.The marlket for this business is alreaady saturataed.Unless you are able to get a large practice you will be forever breaking even on your investment. My advice is to put your money elsewhere. This is like shooting dice or worse. Wish I had something better to report. RUN! RUN! RUN! take you forever to get going.
posted August 28, 2005 09:59 AM
All the info that I have read about EDI has been very helpful. Yes, the initial investment is close to $6000 and no, they don't give you the first client. They have you mail a letter(which they give you the template for)to 25 dr's office's and you basically wait for a response. They you have to go and talk with this person, and any questions may need to be answered by the the person assigned to you for help. This person is supposed to be assigned to you only. Sounds like a scam to me...........
quote:Originally posted by Rachel1022: You're welcome, Laila. The company that I looked into a while back wanted something like $399 to get you started and I wasn't willing to plunk that much money down if I wasn't guaranteed clients.
Keep looking, you'll find something you enjoy doing here.
you are a looser, 399 and you expect someone to do all the work for you? Please! go punch a clock at Mcdonalds
quote:Originally posted by homebasedmanager: I am sorry but most of these homebased claims companies do not live up to what they say they offer.Alot of them offer you the promise of a "job" when in reality they are simply trying to sell medical billing software.
The reality of it is most doctors have their billing done by an employee on site or they contract with established services with credentials and a great track record.Most Drs are not going to entrust their patient billing to a random person who has decided to run their own billing service from home.
If you really want to do this type of work from home, make sure you have the training and knowledge first of all.A reputable dr would require a certain amount of time doing this work in office prior to allowing you to work from your home office.
Ok first of all, you should get your facts straight. As far as telling someone that all business opportunities are scams, you should inform them on how to go about verifying the validity of the company. And another thing Mr. you should not spend your time drying peoples eyes who can make a decission based on other peoples failures, not everyone belongs in business for themselves, heck most of the people in here probably cant manage their own lives let alone their own business.
posted October 17, 2006 02:25 PM
Hello all, I am not a work at home mom or dad, but have had experience with EDI Healthclaims. All I can say is beware. I paid the price and lost. Once they had my money there was NO support at all....I was on my own sink or swim. Please consider the consequences before taking action you may regret.
posted November 30, 2006 04:54 PM
For those of you inquiring about EDI Health Claims Network here is the latest update. On October 3, 2006 the company went into receivership due to a formal complaint filed against them by the FTC and various people who attended their seminars. I too attended one of their seminars and was in the process of setting up a billing service with two local doctors when I received the info that I would not be able to engage in billing services because of the FTC filing. For anyone out there that feels they have lost money with this company contact the attorney assigned by the court who is in charge of the receivership, Stenger & Stenger, 4095 Embassy Dr SE Suite #A, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. Phillip Stenger Attorney at Law is handling the case and can be reached at 616-940-1190. It would be in your best interest to contact him and get your name on file with them against EDI Health Claims Network and hopefully if there is any money remaining after the investigation you will be able to get a refund. I have sent a letter to this attorney myself. I also have a copy of the 26 page court filing if anyone would like a copy please contact me. I hope this info is found helpful.
posted December 19, 2006 06:00 PM
Hello, I am interested in having a copy of the complaint against EDI Healthclaims. I purchased their program, had still intended to use it and just found out about this FTC Claim today. Please e-mail me at b_whitney_@hotmail.com Thanks
quote:Originally posted by flitlock: For those of you inquiring about EDI Health Claims Network here is the latest update. On October 3, 2006 the company went into receivership due to a formal complaint filed against them by the FTC and various people who attended their seminars. I too attended one of their seminars and was in the process of setting up a billing service with two local doctors when I received the info that I would not be able to engage in billing services because of the FTC filing. For anyone out there that feels they have lost money with this company contact the attorney assigned by the court who is in charge of the receivership, Stenger & Stenger, 4095 Embassy Dr SE Suite #A, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546. Phillip Stenger Attorney at Law is handling the case and can be reached at 616-940-1190. It would be in your best interest to contact him and get your name on file with them against EDI Health Claims Network and hopefully if there is any money remaining after the investigation you will be able to get a refund. I have sent a letter to this attorney myself. I also have a copy of the 26 page court filing if anyone would like a copy please contact me. I hope this info is found helpful.
posted March 18, 2007 11:08 AM
WE ARE IN THE SAME BOAT. HAD PAID OUR MONEY AND READY TO START BUSINESS AND THEN FOUND OUT ABOUT THE COURT PROCESSING. VERY BAD NEWS BECAUSE OUR SURVIVAL WAS DEPENDING ON THIS PROJECT. $6000.00 PLUS A COUPLE MORE FOR SET-UP AND EXTRA FEES THEY REQUESTED HAS PLACE US IN A HORRIBLE SITUATION. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE REALLY IS A POSSIBILITY OF GETTING THE MONEY BACK SOON BECAUSE THAT MAY BE OUR ONLY HOPE OF NOT LOSING EVERYTHING.
posted March 25, 2007 11:43 PM
I am also an unfortunate purchaser of EDI Healthclaims and would be interested in a copy of the FTC Claim. Sounds like they have taken alot of people for a ride. Thanks
quote:Originally posted by pokeylokey: Hello, I am interested in having a copy of the complaint against EDI Healthclaims. I purchased their program, had still intended to use it and just found out about this FTC Claim today. Please e-mail me at b_whitney_@hotmail.com Thanks
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