Dealing with self-pay patients--compassionately.

Healthc Financ Manage

Wellspring Partners LTD, Chicago, USA.

Published: December 2005

Efforts to collect money should start at the beginning--in preregistration and registration. Hospitals should be firm, but compassionate, about communicating payment responsibilities to self-pay patients. Involving all revenue cycle employees in improving the collection process will gain valuable input and ensure their buy-in.

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