Medical Economics November 12, 2024
Todd Shryock

Key Takeaways

  • High-deductible healthcare plans lead to significant patient payment responsibilities, especially in the first quarter.
  • “Deductible season” causes stress for both patients and healthcare providers due to delayed or missed payments.
  • Effective strategies are needed to manage the financial pressure during the first quarter to maintain stability.

High-deductible health plans can create billing problems, especially early in the year before most patient deductibles have been met. Here are some ideas on how to help your practice cope.

A recent analysis by Inbox Health indicates that 50% of health care practices bill the highest dollar amount of their patients’ total...

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