by Pete Crutchley | May 4, 2017 | Medical Billing News
Recently I was reading an article in a business management magazine highlighting some of the challenges faced by small business owners when they start their business. But it could have easily been written about a consultant surgeon starting a private medical...
by Pete Crutchley | May 3, 2017 | Medical Billing News
It is dangerous for a private insured patient to assume his/her insurance covers everything. Very often it does not. Private medical insurance may be said to be designed for short-term injuries or illness i.e. an injury that suddenly happens and in most cases treated...
by Pete Crutchley | May 2, 2017 | Medical Billing News
When I look at the invoicing process of a medical practice, a few things I hear that automatically set alarm bells ringing. “It can wait until next week” “I’ll get round to it in a bit” ” Look at that later” The final of those...
by Pete Crutchley | May 1, 2017 | Medical Billing News
A private medical consultant raises an invoice for one reason and only one reason. Getting paid the most he or she can at the earliest possible date is the aim. Such a simple aim but it is one that many sometimes forget. Achieve the aim How do you achieve that...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 30, 2017 | Medical Billing News
Two different MHM clients – both consultant surgeons – have been advised by a specific insurance company that the fees for their initial and follow up consultations are being reduced They are not amused, to say the least. But what can they do about...