The unsung hero – your medical secretary
I trained a medical secretary in the noble art of medical invoicing recently. Having your medical secretary handling medical invoicing isn't something I'd recommend for a number of reasons. First...
Say NO to paper invoices
Earlier this year another of the major insurance companies said no more paper invoices. The curious thing about this decision is why has it taken so long? For a number of years, MHM has argued paper...
That’s because you are charging LESS than they will happily pay you
It is depressing the number of times I hear consultant surgeons complaining about insurance companies. In my experience the reasons normally cited are incorrect. Far from it. I've lost track of how...
It’s a business
All MHM clients are very dedicated individuals. Having spent approximately 15 years of training and finally becoming a consultant surgeon, they go on to work incredibly long hours. They do so...
Not more stupid pieces of paper? Nope.
Some consultants do not appreciate remittances sent to them are important. They are not just for tax reasons. They are not just to keep the accountant happy. There is a time-critical reason too....
Do the basics really well and the cash will follow
All of my guys are incredibly busy. I'm amazed at the volume of work they get through in a single day. They are either on-call, doing a ward round or in theatre. Then they have to see their private...
I told him not to do that!
Using your home address for correspondence when you are a private medical practitioner is not a good idea! It is a very bad idea in fact. For example a couple of months ago - actually it was...
Excess and Shortfalls – YOU need to do something
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...
Get it right and get it right FIRST time
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...
Poor time management. No excuse for it!
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...
Increase your cash flow but NO short cuts please!
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...
Want to charge more? Start in the right place then!
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?...