About Us
About AWS
AWS provides an array of services to independent medical practices. From medical billing to bookkeeping services, we customize our offerings to fit the needs of each individual practice.
Company History
Necessity is the mother of invention. AWS was created in 2003 when a group of independent physicians found themselves with an immediate need to stabilize their billing practices. AWS has evolved over the years and added other services so that practices can customize their needs from billing to accounting. We provide the expertise and stability that many small practices struggle to find.
Sixteen years later, Michele and Julie continue to develop their business and are always making small changes as they listen to the needs of the physicians they work with. They strive every day to bring their best to work and provide an environment that is enjoyable for their employees and effective for their clients.
Owners
BUSINESS PARTNERS
MICHELE ARNDT
An accountant by trade, Michele provides customized practice management to AWS clients. Every clinic has different needs. AWS customizes all services based on the needs of the group. From meeting regularly with physicians and providers to review production reports, to working with external CPAs for compliance. Small Business Services are overseen by Michele.
Julie Wurster
With her business teaching degree, Julie manages the day-to-day operations at AWS. From internal training to managing relationships with clinic staff, Julie utilizes her 20+ years of management experience to provide administrative support to AWS clients. Medical billing services is overseen by Julie.
several other team members
(the S in awS)
certified procedure coder (Cpc) with aapc certification
AWS staffs two CPCs (Certified Professional Coders) who take dictation from the provider and turns written dictation into numbers to relay to insurance companies. Both coders have extensive experience in coding procedures and diagnosis codes specific to the disease or condition, skills that are vital for clean claim submission.
Both coders work closely with physicians to encourage correct documentation to received maximum financial benefit for physician’s work.
amy schofield
Certified Coder
Amy began working for Michele and Julie in 2005. Amy has an analytical mind and found her calling in the medical field. AWS provided her the avenue to expand her knowledge and Amy has been happily coding for AWS for over 10 years.
katie sobota
Certified Coder
Katie joined AWS in 2003 after working for numerous years in the medical field as a hospital aid, receptionist, and ward secretary. With her extensive knowledge of medical terminology and wealth of experience, Katie also found her calling in coding with AWS.
account reps
Account Reps meet the needs of each practice. The account reps at AWS are assigned certain groups and the physicians’ offices can call their office anytime and speak with the assigned rep. AWS also cross-trains each rep on each group so they are all aware of what is going on with each particular group and can cover for each other if the need arises. They have found this is the most efficient manner in which to operate the billing needs of each practice. Account reps are trained on entering charges/demographics/insurance information and taking the superbill of each clinic and entering all information. Each rep knows how to post payments and work denials and are responsible for sending claims daily and uploading and downloading reports. Account reps are:
kristy crouch
Account Rep
Kristy joined the team in 2007 after having worked in a previous billing company. She brought a wealth of knowledge to the group regarding how insurance works, coordinating benefits and the best way to collect on each and every account.
rachel murman
Account Rep
Rachel joined the team in 2006. She had worked for Michele and Julie as a student and was eager to start full-time with the company after graduating from UNL. Originally hired to mail statements, Rachel found the work as a rep enjoyable and has learned the process from the ground up.
mona welsh
Account Rep
Mona started with AWS in 2009 with little experience in medical billing but with a can-do attitude. Mona is very efficient in her work, very friendly and ready to serve. She is always eager to learn more and take on absolutely anything asked of her.
faith harwick
Account Rep
Faith worked for AWS in 2008 until her husband was transferred to Michigan, then returned to the team in 2016. She works on a part-time basis and is always eager to answer the phone and help patients with their billing questions and needs.
