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10 tips for collecting from high-deductible patients
Author(s)Lucien W. Roberts, III, MHA, FACMPE
Here are 10 methods to ensure your practice collects from patients with high-deductible health plans.
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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
Patient collections is not rocket science. The tough part, I find, is realigning patients' expectations. We hope these recommendations help your patient collection efforts.
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