by Pete Crutchley | Oct 3, 2019 | Medical Billing News
I’m often asked who is actually responsible for paying an excess or a shortfall. The patient is responsible. Interestingly the question was asked recently by a consultant surgeon who had started his/her private practice two years earlier. He was of the opinion...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 3, 2019 | Medical Billing News
In the world of medical billing, the most efficient way of doing something is to do it right the first time. What happens if you don’t? You don’t get paid. MHM recently completed a project for a private hospital. The project was to investigate why invoices...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 2, 2019 | Medical Billing News
Working for consultant surgeons is fun. However, since one particular private medical insurance company decided to outsource their help desk or their “advisors” late last year, there has been a marked reduction in their level of customer service from it....
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 2, 2019 | Medical Billing News
One of the most often asked questions is “how as a private consultant surgeon can I improve or increase my cash flow”. The answer, as regards medical invoicing, is very simple to answer: RAISE YOUR STANDARDS But what does that mean in reality? It means...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 1, 2019 | Medical Billing News
A common mistake made by a private consultant surgeon is undercharging for their work. This is alarming when most consultant surgeons wish to increase their fees. How can I charge more for my work? This always spins off into a debate regarding private medical...