Seven ways to ease patient collections in your medical practice

Medical Economics November 29, 2022
Lisa A. Eramo, MA

Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans.

Collecting money from patients is an ongoing challenge that has only worsened with high-deductible health plans. Traditionally, physicians have accepted this challenge as the status quo, instead choosing to overlook unpaid balances and provide the care that patients need. However, experts say the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted them to rethink this strategy and take a more proactive, business-savvy approach.

Patient collections: A complex issue

“Medical practices are really in a lot of trouble right now — especially independent primary care practices — because of lower reimbursement,” says Rozmin Bapat, CCS-P, CPB, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, president of CodeRite Healthcare Consulting. “A lot of doctors are...

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