National Sleep Therapy, is looking for a Medical Cash Posting Associate to assist us at our Concord, NH location.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Posting patient and 3rd party payments, insurance write-offs, charge adjustments, discounts, deductibles, co-payments and non-covered charges.
• Balancing all payments posted daily with the bank deposits.
• Processing daily deposits.
• Copying deposit batches for scanning.
• Printing daily system generated reports.
• Determining overpayments from patients and 3rd party payers.
• Recognizing and reporting consistent trends in revenue recognition from payments received by 3rd party payers.
• Recognizing and reporting short payments from insurance carriers based on contracted rates and previous payment history.
• Maintaining a high level of productivity through speed and accuracy.
• Posting ERN's from system.
• Pulling EFT's and EOB's from other websites for posting application.
• Working and applying Payment on Account report.
• Processing recoups and refund review.
Skills and experience required:
• 2+ years relevant experience in medical payment posting and accounting in the medical industry.
• Superior multi-tasking and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Brightree a plus
• Reliable transportation.
Interested candidates should email careers@nstherapy.com with their resume (with MC in subject) and references.
Growing National Sleep Therapy Adds Three To Staff
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| Jeannette Veras |
In Concord, NH, Beth Gray, a resident of Chichester, NH, is coordinating the company’s Medicare compliance and patient collections department, and billing veteran Jeannette Veras (in photo) of Lawrence, MA, has joined NST’s expanding insurance liaison program team.
Jonathan Nelson of Canterbury, NH, has joined National Sleep Therapy’s Healthy Advantage, an automatic resupply program that ensures patients receive their CPAP supplies in a timely manner. A CPAP machine gently blows air to help keep the airway open during sleep.
National Sleep Therapy works with cardiologists and pulmonologists who refer sleep apnea patients to them following sleep tests. NST specializes in state-of-the-art CPAP devices and related supplies that help patients attain better health and an improved quality of life through more restful sleep. An estimated 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, Most have not yet been diagnosed.
Also symbolic of NST’s growth, earlier this year, NST acquired Gaylord Sleep Medicine Equipment of Connecticut, one of Connecticut’s leading suppliers of devices and services dealing with sleep disordered breathing. At the time, Joseph Zangrilli, Vice President of Operations noted, “Working collaboratively during the past year, we have developed one of the best sleep equipment programs in the U. S.”
Eric Cohen says, “We are strategically seeking additional DME acquisitions that fit our goals and are actively exploring a variety of private equity firms who share our vision and want to grow with us.”
A key to NST’s growth is its innovative approach on many front, including its free monthly community service, ‘CPAP Talk--Live!’ (visit www.cpaptalklive.com for details), a virtual support group / town hall forum-style conference call for anyone with sleep apnea and those who want to learn more. The sessions are on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. ET. Each session features guest experts plus questions from participants. To join the discussion, just prior to the session, call 1-800-204-6655, enter access code 342-2187#. Advance registration is requested.
By Stanley Hurwitz / (508) 269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com
Not getting enough ZZZ’s? Virtual Support Group May Provide Solutions to Help You Sleep
Participants to Share ‘Tips & Tricks for a Better Night’s Sleep’
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| David letterman didn't really show CPAP tips |
Anyone who always seems to be ‘catching up on their ZZZ’s’ might want to join the next session of ‘CPAP Talk-Live!’ a unique, free virtual support group for people with sleep disordered breathing (such as sleep apnea) set for Wednesday, June 4 from 7 – 8 p.m. (ET).
Session host Eric Cohen, NST President and co-founder, will answer questions that are phoned in or emailed in advance, and will provide ‘Tips & Tricks for a Better Night’s Sleep.’ Participants are encouraged to call and share their own favorite tips.
The sessions, held on the first Wednesday evening of each month, are a community service of National Sleep Therapy (NST), a leading provider of sleep therapy products and services with offices throughout New England. In the May session, some 50 individuals from a dozen states joined the conversation.
Some 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea - and most don’t know it. Sleep apnea is a chronic, serious condition that disrupts sleep, can affect one’s quality of life, and may even shorten one’s life. CPAP machines are an effective way to enable the user to attain the all-important deep sleep.
The call-in sessions are free and open to everyone. To join the discussion, just prior to the session, call 1-800-204-6655, enter access code 342-2187#. Advance registration is requested. To sign up and for more information: www.cpaptalklive.com
Session host Eric Cohen, NST President and co-founder, will answer questions that are phoned in or emailed in advance, and will provide ‘Tips & Tricks for a Better Night’s Sleep.’ Participants are encouraged to call and share their own favorite tips.
The sessions, held on the first Wednesday evening of each month, are a community service of National Sleep Therapy (NST), a leading provider of sleep therapy products and services with offices throughout New England. In the May session, some 50 individuals from a dozen states joined the conversation.
Some 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea - and most don’t know it. Sleep apnea is a chronic, serious condition that disrupts sleep, can affect one’s quality of life, and may even shorten one’s life. CPAP machines are an effective way to enable the user to attain the all-important deep sleep.
The call-in sessions are free and open to everyone. To join the discussion, just prior to the session, call 1-800-204-6655, enter access code 342-2187#. Advance registration is requested. To sign up and for more information: www.cpaptalklive.com
50 Participants From 12 States in Virtual 'Sleep' Support Group
Sleep Expert Dr. Roslinde Collins-Gibbard Answers Questions During 'CPAP Talk-Live!'
BOSTON, MASS. (Issued MAY 2014) -- Some 50 individuals from a dozen states who suffer from
various types of sleep-disordered breathing such as sleep apnea participated in the May edition of ‘CPAP Talk –Live!’ (www.cpaptalklive.com ) – a unique free monthly virtual support group via conference call. The program is sponsored by National Sleep Therapy. It is estimated that some 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Most sufferers don’t know they have it.
Guest expert Dr. Roslinde M. Collins-Gibbard, one of Vermont’s leading sleep experts, answered call-in and email questions related to CPAP machines (used to keep airways open during sleep), and gave tips to help patients obtain optimal CPAP therapy results. Among highlights of the support group conference call:
A member of the staff of the Rutland (VT) Regional Medical Center, Dr. Collins-Gibbard also operates the Center for Sleep Medicine in Rutland. Hosting the call was Eric Cohen, President and co-founder of National Sleep Therapy, a provider of devices and supplies to help people sleep better.
‘CPAP Talk – Live!’ conference calls – free and open to all -- are held on the first Wednesday of each month. The next session will be on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 – 8 p.m. All are welcome to join the discussion. Just prior to the session, call 1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187# . The innovative support group sessions, offered as a community service by National Sleep Therapy (NST) (www.nstherapy.com),
Snoring and chronic fatigue can be strong indicators of sleep apnea and should be evaluated by a health professional. Left untreated, symptoms of sleep apnea can include excessive sleepiness during the day, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke or depression. Fatigue can lead to highway and workplace accidents.
Pre-registration for the June 4 ‘CPAP Talk-Live!’ session is requested though not required. Sleep disorder and CPAP therapy questions can be submitted in advance. To sign up and for more information, visit www.cpaptalklive or email info@cpaptalklive.com. During each session, one participant will be randomly chosen to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Follow latest updates at National Sleep Therapy’s Facebook page and follow NST on Twitter.
- By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com / 508-269-0570
BOSTON, MASS. (Issued MAY 2014) -- Some 50 individuals from a dozen states who suffer from
Guest expert Dr. Roslinde M. Collins-Gibbard, one of Vermont’s leading sleep experts, answered call-in and email questions related to CPAP machines (used to keep airways open during sleep), and gave tips to help patients obtain optimal CPAP therapy results. Among highlights of the support group conference call:
- It can take a month to get used to CPAP and it may need adjustments along the way. CPAP users should make sure their doctor has their CPAP data download and that it is available during follow-up visits. For some, it takes 3+ months to feel better. If it takes longer, patients should see their doctor.
- Emphasis on the importance of a strong partnership with your doctor and home care company to coordinate care.
- Awareness of possible interaction between medications and impact on sleep apnea and sleep therapy. Some drugs can exacerbate the frequency of apnea events.
- The normal progression of (non-REM) N3-stage sleep as we age and normal body and sleep changes.
‘CPAP Talk – Live!’ conference calls – free and open to all -- are held on the first Wednesday of each month. The next session will be on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 – 8 p.m. All are welcome to join the discussion. Just prior to the session, call 1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187# . The innovative support group sessions, offered as a community service by National Sleep Therapy (NST) (www.nstherapy.com),
Snoring and chronic fatigue can be strong indicators of sleep apnea and should be evaluated by a health professional. Left untreated, symptoms of sleep apnea can include excessive sleepiness during the day, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke or depression. Fatigue can lead to highway and workplace accidents.
Pre-registration for the June 4 ‘CPAP Talk-Live!’ session is requested though not required. Sleep disorder and CPAP therapy questions can be submitted in advance. To sign up and for more information, visit www.cpaptalklive or email info@cpaptalklive.com. During each session, one participant will be randomly chosen to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Follow latest updates at National Sleep Therapy’s Facebook page and follow NST on Twitter.
- By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com / 508-269-0570
National Sleep Therapy Is Listed by ‘Inc.5000’ as One of Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies
Growth Continues with Recent Acquisition of Gaylord Sleep Medicine Equipment
of CT
BOSTON, MASS. (Issued May 2014) -- A growing number of people are learning about sleep apnea, its symptoms and the effects it can have on their quality of life and longevity. It’s estimated that some 20 million Americans suffer from sleep-related breathing disorders -- and 80% of those individuals have yet to be diagnosed.
That huge audience is a ripe target for Peter Falkson and Eric Cohen’s company, National Sleep Therapy (www.nstherapy.com ) based in Norwood, Mass., serving patients in some 13 states. To better serve people in Connecticut and southern New England, NST recently acquired Gaylord Sleep Medicine Equipment of Wallingford, CT, has additional expansion plans for the coming year, and hopes to grow the business 4 -5 times in the next few years.
In 2013, the focus on this largely untapped market helped catapult NST to #1,661 on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious ‘Inc.5000,’ as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Its three-year growth showed an impressive 234% increase, jumping from 2009 revenues of $2 million to 2012 revenues of $6.6 million. The company has offices in Norwood, MA, Concord, NH, White River Junction VT, Scarborough Maine, Cary North Carolina, and now Wallingford, CT.
Heightened public awareness about sleep apnea – and that it’s a chronic, serious condition -- is one reason that NST sales have grown dramatically. Last year’s deadly New York train derailment was traced to an engineer with sleep apnea.
Company President Eric Cohen says, “Our recent acquisition of Gaylord Sleep Medicine demonstrates our commitment to finding solutions for so many people who can’t sleep, and that we are in this business for the long term. We are aggressively seeking additional acquisitions that fit our goals, as well as welcoming private equity from investors who share our vision and want to grow with us. Also, small companies must grow to survive. We’re talking to strategic firms to help direct that growth.”
“The health care industry is in disarray and many people are confused about their new doctors, new insurance plans and changing coverage,” says CEO Peter Falkson who has been in the home health care industry since 1990. “We understand the industry. We know what people need and how to provide solutions in the most effective and cost-effective manner. Patients appreciate how we handle all the paperwork and have experienced Respiratory Therapists on hand to answer questions.”
NST works closely with cardiologists and pulmonologists who refer sleep apnea patients to them. Patients are referred following sleep tests at home or in a lab. NST supplies equipment to help people sleep, mainly CPAP devices that emit a regulated airflow to keep air passages open. Through NST’s Healthy Advantage resupply program, patients can sign up to replace air hoses, filters and masks which wear out, leak or become uncomfortable from normal use.
“Because so many people suffer from sleep apnea, it isn’t surprising to find out that someone you know has either been tested for it or actually uses a CPAP machine every night,” Falkson says. “We’re on a mission to erase chronic fatigue and all the accidents, health costs, and lost work time associated with it. If everyone got the right amount of quality sleep each night, it would translate into many lives saved and billions of dollars saved by American business.”
Snoring and sleepiness are more obvious tip-offs that a person may have sleep apnea. Left untreated, sufferers may develop heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, asthma, acid reflux. Chronic fatigue can lead to a poorer quality of life and a shorter lifespan.
That huge audience is a ripe target for Peter Falkson and Eric Cohen’s company, National Sleep Therapy (www.nstherapy.com ) based in Norwood, Mass., serving patients in some 13 states. To better serve people in Connecticut and southern New England, NST recently acquired Gaylord Sleep Medicine Equipment of Wallingford, CT, has additional expansion plans for the coming year, and hopes to grow the business 4 -5 times in the next few years.
In 2013, the focus on this largely untapped market helped catapult NST to #1,661 on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious ‘Inc.5000,’ as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Its three-year growth showed an impressive 234% increase, jumping from 2009 revenues of $2 million to 2012 revenues of $6.6 million. The company has offices in Norwood, MA, Concord, NH, White River Junction VT, Scarborough Maine, Cary North Carolina, and now Wallingford, CT.
Heightened public awareness about sleep apnea – and that it’s a chronic, serious condition -- is one reason that NST sales have grown dramatically. Last year’s deadly New York train derailment was traced to an engineer with sleep apnea.
Company President Eric Cohen says, “Our recent acquisition of Gaylord Sleep Medicine demonstrates our commitment to finding solutions for so many people who can’t sleep, and that we are in this business for the long term. We are aggressively seeking additional acquisitions that fit our goals, as well as welcoming private equity from investors who share our vision and want to grow with us. Also, small companies must grow to survive. We’re talking to strategic firms to help direct that growth.”
“The health care industry is in disarray and many people are confused about their new doctors, new insurance plans and changing coverage,” says CEO Peter Falkson who has been in the home health care industry since 1990. “We understand the industry. We know what people need and how to provide solutions in the most effective and cost-effective manner. Patients appreciate how we handle all the paperwork and have experienced Respiratory Therapists on hand to answer questions.”
NST works closely with cardiologists and pulmonologists who refer sleep apnea patients to them. Patients are referred following sleep tests at home or in a lab. NST supplies equipment to help people sleep, mainly CPAP devices that emit a regulated airflow to keep air passages open. Through NST’s Healthy Advantage resupply program, patients can sign up to replace air hoses, filters and masks which wear out, leak or become uncomfortable from normal use.
“Because so many people suffer from sleep apnea, it isn’t surprising to find out that someone you know has either been tested for it or actually uses a CPAP machine every night,” Falkson says. “We’re on a mission to erase chronic fatigue and all the accidents, health costs, and lost work time associated with it. If everyone got the right amount of quality sleep each night, it would translate into many lives saved and billions of dollars saved by American business.”
Snoring and sleepiness are more obvious tip-offs that a person may have sleep apnea. Left untreated, sufferers may develop heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, asthma, acid reflux. Chronic fatigue can lead to a poorer quality of life and a shorter lifespan.
Illustrative
of NST’s innovative approach, the company sponsors a free monthly community service,
‘CPAP Talk--Live!’ (www.cpaptalklive), a
virtual support group / free town hall forum-style conference call for anyone
with sleep apnea and those who want to learn more. The sessions are on
the first Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. ET (All are welcome to join the discussion. Just prior to the session, call
1-800.204.6655, enter access code 342-2187#
). Each session features guest
experts plus questions submitted by participants.
(508) 269-0570 / stanhurwitz@gmail.com
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