Beware Medical Billing Scams
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Beware Medical Billing Scams By Shelley Lockwood
It's almost impossible to avoid the many online advertisements
of Work from home opportunities.
We're bombarded with variations constantly. When I first began
my online journey, I was intrigued by many of them.
They appeared to be simple enough, and such sure things. After
making a few minor investments, it didn't take long to realize
that most of them weren't quite what they appeared to be.
For instance, I'm sure you've seen advertisements for starting
your own business in Medical Billing.
For a small investment they say you get it all, and a sure
winner no less.
They start the sales pitch by telling you there's a crisis in
the health care system. That doctors and dentists are faced with
the difficulties in handling their paper claim processing.
The opportunity they try to sell you is to establish a business
in processing these medial claims electronically. The customer
base doctors and dentists.
They make it sound like there's a giant waiting list of these
Professionals just waiting for you to come along and offer this
service. In fact they'll even supply you with a list of eager
potential customers. Better yet, their professional sales force
will generate lists of leads on your behalf.
You won't have to sell a thing. You don't need any experience at
all.
What's even more amazing is they'll supply you with a complete
turnkey billing operation for a one time "small" investment.
That small investment, usually turns out to be a price tag that
Runs anywhere from $2000.00 to $8000.00. This is supposed to
Include everything that you'll need. Software, training,
technical support and a list of clients.
Rarely do you get a list of eager customers, or a reliable
supply of leads. Like it or not, you will have to sell.
They fail to mention that the competition in the medical billing
market is fierce. That you'll have to compete with several large
companies who are already well established in the market.
They may provide you with references. Don't be fooled, they may
be people who are simply paid to say the right things.
They also won't tell you that most people who purchase this type
of business rarely get off the ground. The initial investment is
usually a loss.
Beware this online scam and many others. If you want to earn
extra income by working from home, or if you want to start your
own home business, proceed with caution.
Always, look before you leap. Invest time up front learning as
much as you can about the opportunity and the company offering
it.
Copyright (c) 2003 by Shelley Lockwood