HBMA

care delivery system. They not only bill for medical services, but frequently perform all of the physician's administrative functions. Three out of four HBMA members are expanding their business to include accounts receivable management, consulting and practice management services. Constant changes in Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance legislation and regulations make it essential for third-party billers to maintain a presence in Washington, D.C. The HBMA was created to work with and educate Congress and the Administration on issues affecting third-party billers. HBMA members typically provide services to specialty physician groups and primary care practices and process Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance claims. A typical HBMA member processes approximately 20,000 claims per month, totaling $20 million per year; some do much more. The association is deeply involved in legislative and regulatory issues affecting physicians, Medicare, Medicaid and the managed care industry.