GorillaBill.com provides help to individuals and families with experienced Medical Bill Specialists who will review statements for errors and assure that insurance benefits have been paid in full.
July 31, 2007 (Press Release) --
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Gone are the days of letting your insurance company handle your health care expenses. For many Americans, out-of-pocket medical expenses have soared because of higher insurance premiums, larger deductibles and an increasing number of medical services that are excluded from coverage. More individuals are managing their own expenses and utilizing Heath care Savings Accounts, while the number of uninsured individuals continues to grow.
Complicating matters further, medical bills have an alarmingly high error rate. Studies have shown that 89% of complex medical bills contain errors and Americans are paying $10 billion annually in health care errors and overcharges. Although most health care providers attempt to bill fairly and accurately for their services, the complexity of billing codes and insurance rules inevitably lead to mistakes.
The growing population of consumers struggling with medical debt and the lack of informational resources available led to the creation of GorillaBill.com. “Our mission is to provide consumers with tools and services aimed at helping them manage the cost and quality of their health care,” said Rich Biggers, a licensed Physical Therapist, and one of the company’s founders.
He adds, “As former CEO of Dynamic Physical Therapy Inc., I was frequently involved in assisting patients who were overwhelmed by medical bills and insurance statements and I realized that consumers needed this resource.” Unfortunately, many individuals give up and either pays a bill they don’t understand or risk financial ruin by defaulting on payment.
Partner Richmond Nairon became interested in helping consumers after he dealt with the monthly pile of medical bills that accompanied his father’s chemotherapy treatments. “It was a stressful time, managing the care of my father and piles of indecipherable bills,” said Nairon. The two realized that while there were online tools for evaluating car purchases and finding the right cell phone plan, there weren’t many options for consumers of medical care to navigate the complex medical billing and insurance system.
GorillaBill.com provides help to individuals and families with experienced Medical Bill Specialists who will review statements for errors and assure that insurance benefits have been paid in full. Members can even sign up for a concierge service that allows them to send all of their bills and statements to a dedicated specialist each month, who will manage statements, file claims, and negotiate with billing offices on their behalf.
The site also has resources for consumers to protect their health, including a medical record organizer, a library of release and health history forms and information and discounts on medical durable goods and wellness products. GorillaBill.com also features a community forum where people can share information about their medical billing experiences and ask questions about their own situation.
Complicating matters further, medical bills have an alarmingly high error rate. Studies have shown that 89% of complex medical bills contain errors and Americans are paying $10 billion annually in health care errors and overcharges. Although most health care providers attempt to bill fairly and accurately for their services, the complexity of billing codes and insurance rules inevitably lead to mistakes.
The growing population of consumers struggling with medical debt and the lack of informational resources available led to the creation of GorillaBill.com. “Our mission is to provide consumers with tools and services aimed at helping them manage the cost and quality of their health care,” said Rich Biggers, a licensed Physical Therapist, and one of the company’s founders.
He adds, “As former CEO of Dynamic Physical Therapy Inc., I was frequently involved in assisting patients who were overwhelmed by medical bills and insurance statements and I realized that consumers needed this resource.” Unfortunately, many individuals give up and either pays a bill they don’t understand or risk financial ruin by defaulting on payment.
Partner Richmond Nairon became interested in helping consumers after he dealt with the monthly pile of medical bills that accompanied his father’s chemotherapy treatments. “It was a stressful time, managing the care of my father and piles of indecipherable bills,” said Nairon. The two realized that while there were online tools for evaluating car purchases and finding the right cell phone plan, there weren’t many options for consumers of medical care to navigate the complex medical billing and insurance system.
GorillaBill.com provides help to individuals and families with experienced Medical Bill Specialists who will review statements for errors and assure that insurance benefits have been paid in full. Members can even sign up for a concierge service that allows them to send all of their bills and statements to a dedicated specialist each month, who will manage statements, file claims, and negotiate with billing offices on their behalf.
The site also has resources for consumers to protect their health, including a medical record organizer, a library of release and health history forms and information and discounts on medical durable goods and wellness products. GorillaBill.com also features a community forum where people can share information about their medical billing experiences and ask questions about their own situation.
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