Patient Responsibility Estimating and collecting patient responsibility is a challenging task. Not only must you collect money directly from your patients but also you need to ensure patient satisfaction that guarantees repeat visits and positive online reviews. Patients who have an exact idea of … [Read more...]
Differentiation of the Patient Experience
Can a successful practice be achieved in the competitive medical field? Physicians and medical managers are being challenged with the changing economic climate, shrinking reimbursements and increasing costs of doing business. Practice growth is increasingly more difficult as every patient has many … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Destroy Patient Satisfaction
Easy Ways to Destroy Patient Satisfaction MedicalGPS sure got it right on this one – Just plain common sense. Poor patient satisfaction scores can hurt an organization’s reputation and bottom line. (zamorano.edu) As patients are becoming more savvy healthcare consumers, providing and … [Read more...]
Medicare Wellness Visits-An Often Missed Revenue Opportunity
Medicare Wellness Visits Medicare covers wellness visits, and your patients pay nothing if you accept assignment. The Part B deductible doesn’t apply. You should recommend the Initial Preventive Physical Examination (IPPE) and Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) to get your patients off to a healthy start … [Read more...]
Motivate Medical Office Staff and Enhance Productivity
Motivate medical office staff and enhance productivity With all of the responsibilities and demands that medical office staff face on a daily basis (e.g., unhappy patients to cope with, incessant calls to answer, and insurers to battle), keeping staff motivated can often prove a daunting … [Read more...]