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what is a healthcare clearinghouse?

What is a Healthcare Clearinghouse & Why Use One?

Modern medicine in the United States includes a complex relationship between healthcare providers and insurance payers. Technology plays a critical role in electronic data interchange (EDI) between payers and providers, but the wide variety of software systems used can make seamless connection difficult. The Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) addresses the importance of…

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