Tag: collections
Collecting payments from patients has always been tough. Confusing bills, missed reminders and affordability concerns often lead to delays. Billing teams get bogged down...
The growing shift from inpatient to outpatient care continues. The U.S. ambulatory services market was estimated at USD 289.5 billion in 2023 and is...
Self-pay collections are challenging for healthcare organizations of all shapes and sizes, but particularly for mid-size providers. Caught in an awkward middle ground, these...
Today’s patients are used to the seamless and transparent payment processes in retail services. It’s no surprise that they expect the same convenience with...
As economists offer up their best guesses for the US economy over the coming year, healthcare leaders know one thing for sure: no matter...
The fine line between getting paid what they’re owed and delivering compassionate care puts patient collections among the top challenges for providers. Improvements to...
Prospects for US hospitals that closed out 2022 at a financial loss looked brighter by the end of 2023, prompting cautious optimism heading into...
For many Americans, access to healthcare is increasingly a question of affordability. There’s no room for error when it comes to determining a patient’s...
Today, U.S. healthcare providers struggle with three significant challenges affecting care delivery—each resulting from chronic healthcare workforce shortages. Ultimately, these challenges threaten the fiscal...