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Professional healthcare revenue cycle management services agreement and compliance guidelines

Last Updated: January 2024 | Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Service Agreement Overview

Welcome to MedCore Revenue Cycle Management. These Terms of Service govern your use of our healthcare billing and RCM services. By engaging our services, you agree to comply with these terms and applicable healthcare regulations.

1Healthcare RCM Service Definitions

Our revenue cycle management services encompass comprehensive medical billing, credentialing, and practice management solutions designed specifically for healthcare providers operating in the United States healthcare system.

Core Services Include:

  • • Medical claims processing and submission
  • • Provider credentialing and enrollment
  • • Denial management and appeals
  • • Patient billing and collections
  • • Revenue cycle analytics and reporting

Compliance Standards:

  • • HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
  • • CMS billing guidelines
  • • State healthcare regulations
  • • Insurance payer requirements
  • • ICD-10 and CPT coding standards

2Client Responsibilities and Service Usage

Healthcare Provider Obligations

Healthcare providers must maintain valid licenses, provide accurate patient information, ensure proper documentation, and comply with all applicable healthcare regulations and payer requirements.

Service Usage Guidelines:

  • Provide timely and accurate patient demographic and insurance information
  • Maintain current provider credentials and certifications
  • Ensure proper clinical documentation supports billing activities
  • Comply with all federal and state healthcare regulations

3HIPAA Compliance and Data Protection

Protected Health Information (PHI) Safeguards

MedCore RCM operates as a Business Associate under HIPAA regulations. We implement comprehensive administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect patient health information.

Administrative Safeguards
  • • HIPAA training programs
  • • Access control procedures
  • • Incident response protocols
  • • Regular compliance audits
Physical Safeguards
  • • Secure facility access
  • • Workstation security
  • • Device and media controls
  • • Environmental protections
Technical Safeguards
  • • 256-bit SSL encryption
  • • Multi-factor authentication
  • • Audit logs and monitoring
  • • Secure data transmission

4Service Level Agreements and Performance Standards

Our Performance Commitments

Claims Processing Standards
  • • 48-hour claim submission turnaround
  • • 95% clean claims submission rate
  • • 24-hour denial management response
  • • Monthly performance reporting
Support and Communication
  • • Dedicated account management
  • • 24/7 technical support availability
  • • Weekly status updates
  • • Quarterly business reviews

5Financial Terms and Billing Arrangements

Service fees are based on percentage of collections or flat-rate arrangements as specified in individual service agreements. Payment terms and performance incentives are customized based on practice size and service requirements.

Standard Payment Terms:

  • • Monthly invoicing with detailed reporting
  • • Net 30-day payment terms
  • • Performance-based fee structures available
  • • Transparent cost breakdown and analytics

6Limitation of Liability and Risk Management

While MedCore RCM maintains comprehensive professional liability insurance and follows industry best practices, our liability is limited to the scope of services provided under our service agreements.

Important Limitations:

  • • Services limited to administrative billing functions
  • • No clinical decision-making or patient care responsibilities
  • • Liability capped at service fees paid in preceding 12 months
  • • Force majeure protections for uncontrollable circumstances

7International Operations and Compliance

Global Service Delivery Model

MedCore RCM operates from India while serving US healthcare providers. Our international operations maintain full compliance with US healthcare regulations and data protection standards.

US Compliance Standards
  • • HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
  • • SOC 2 Type II certification
  • • US healthcare regulation adherence
  • • American coding and billing standards
Operational Benefits
  • • 24/7 service availability
  • • Cost-effective service delivery
  • • Experienced US healthcare specialists
  • • Time zone advantage for processing

8Service Termination and Data Handling

Termination Procedures

Either party may terminate services with 30-day written notice. Upon termination, we ensure smooth transition of all billing activities and secure return or destruction of protected health information.

Transition Support
  • • 30-day transition assistance
  • • Complete records transfer
  • • Outstanding claims follow-up
  • • Final reporting and reconciliation
Data Security
  • • Secure data return or destruction
  • • HIPAA-compliant disposal methods
  • • Certificate of destruction provided
  • • Ongoing confidentiality obligations

9Contact Information and Legal Notices

Service Inquiries

Email: info@medcorercm.com

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

Response Time: Within 24 hours for all inquiries

Legal and Compliance

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Service Area: United States Healthcare Market

Governing Law: US Healthcare Regulations and Indian Business Law

These Terms of Service are effective as of January 1, 2024, and supersede all previous agreements. MedCore RCM reserves the right to update these terms with 30-day advance notice to all clients.

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