“someone who really understands the whole system”
These people actually exist?
;-)
These people actually exist?"
At one time I was close to being an expert on what they now call the Revenue Cycle: insurance coverage, utilization review,case management, and billing/reimbursement. That was part of my responsibilities during my 34 year hospital career. I was able to successfully navigate the healthcare bureaucracy during my early retirement. Now not so much, and I even try to stay abreast of the industry.