As medical costs continue to rise, hospitals, insurance companies, and private physicians are looking for ways to cut expenses. One of the best ways to save on the salaries of full-time staff, not to mention computer equipment, is to turn many administrative functions over to freelancers who have the technical know-how and the PC to do the job efficiently. For budding entrepreneurs interested in setting up an at-home or small computer-based business, the booming health care industry could be the ticket to career independence and financial security. While getting started in a health services business requires little computer training and only a modest investment in hardware and software, it"s an occupation that offers virtually unlimited earnings potential. This new addition to "The Entrepreneurial PC Series" explains everything there is to know about entering the lucrative health services field. Author Rick Benzel focuses on the three most profitable health-related home businesses - billing, claims processing, and records transcriptions. For each he provides a solid plan of action drawn from the real-life experiences of entrepreneurs who have built successful track records in home-based health services. Benzel delivers all the information readers need to get up and running fast: background on the business; experience and skills required; start-up costs; recommended hardware and software; how to attract clients; common problems and pitfalls; how to price services; and sources of additional information and assistance.