For Payers, Brokers and Employers

Second Quarter 2010

Online Claims

Midlands Choice recently added an online tool to increase convenience, reduce turnaround time and help providers submit complete claims to Midlands Choice.

Nebraska Healthcare Reform Study

A Nebraska legislative committee has been appointed to study the impact of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on healthcare coverage for Nebraskans.

Iowa Retrospective Payment Rule

Effective July 1, 2010, an Iowa Insurance Division rule that requires retrospective in-network payment to physicians will expand to include advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

New Medical Facilities

Methodist Women’s Hospital, the Omaha, NE, area’s first hospital of its kind, will begin accepting patients this month. Also recently opened, The Bellevue Medical Center is a full-service hospital that houses 266,000 square feet of comprehensive patient services.