10 tips for collecting from high-deductible patients

Patient collections are much more than collecting $10 copays: those days are long gone.  Patients are paying a greater percentage of what you get paid and will be paying an ever higher percentage in the years to come.  Smart and consistent patient collections tactics must be a part of every practice's financial strategy. 

Patient collections is not rocket science.  The tough part, I find, is realigning patients' expectations.  We hope these recommendations help your patient collection efforts.