Almost a year ago there was a discussion about collections. I have pulled up a couple of them, but I couldn't find the one I was looking for. In one of them, someone suggested using a service they us whereby when a patient chooses to do a payment plan, it is set up through a company which manages the monthly payment using their credit card.
This makes sense for two three reaons.
1. It shows that the patient is serious about setting up a monthly plan.
2. You will get paid every time on the same general day (first of the month, let's say).
3. And, the only way the patient will not be paying the monthly payments is if they call the company themselves and discontinue.
This would allow you to immediately discharge the patient, because they are in effect saying we no longer choose to pay on our $400 back bill.
I have always been wary of payment plans, because the patient agrees to one, pays for three months, and then becomes later or, worse, misses two payments.
But, I was hoping if someone could recommend on of these companies.
Thanks.
Bert
