Harvey,
Well we do have to verify with a valid drivers license that the persons ID matches their insurance card. We are required to do this for identity theft. So now we are in the policing business.We only have to ask if a persons insurance has changed or if they have moved.We currently are not required to check their insurance card on every visit.Of course we have insurance software that lets us know coverage,dedutables and co-pays.I have 2 full-time people to bill insurance,and verify by phone or computer their coverage. One of the few benefits of managed care is instant access on-line to their coverage. They do have to fill out a monthly insurance form for the insurance co.
Most of my patients are repeat patients that have been coming in for years.We know them well and their insurance coverage. New patients have to go through paper work hell.
