Getting patients to pay
Article Abstract:
The tips for doctors to become alert for improving patient collections are presented. Some of them include keeping oneself updated on the collectorEs recovery rate, expressed as a percentage of receivables, and insisting on a contract with the agency allowing physicians practice to monitor it by bringing an accountant or consultant to on-site audits.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Aetna plans tiers based on cost, quality
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Aetna has developed a 'tiered physician network' to rate doctors based upon cost efficiency and service quality from information obtained from previous medical claims.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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Learning for earning
Article Abstract:
Supplementary employment opportunities for physicians are discussed.
Publication Name: American Medical News
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0001-1843
Year: 2003
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