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?...
Know your numbers or else
All MHM clients are dedicated individuals. Having spent approximately 15 years of training and finally becoming a consultant surgeon, they then go on to work incredibly long hours. They love what...
Don’t assume a patient’s insurance policy covers EVERYTHING!
It is dangerous for an insured patient to assume his insurance covers everything. Often it does not. This will impact on how much you get paid. Short term issues Private medical insurance is...
All consultants only have TWO opportunities to earn money
I had lunch last week with a consultant who was keen to grow his practice. We'd known each other for a while. Indeed we had begun speaking when he had not achieved his 2018 goals. Because they were...
Health Cash Plans – what are they
Every so often I take a phone call from a patient who needs a receipt. The patient needs one so they can claim the money from their health cash plan. For example, patient visits a...
Why do patients choose private medical insurance
Most consultants are concerned, quite rightly, with how and why a patient has chosen to see them. Before asking the question why and how does a patient choose you as a consultant an earlier question...
Are you sure you have invoiced for your work?
The silly season August was the silly season with people on holiday at various times throughout the month, as we all know. Returning in September it's catch up time! Assume your practice secretary...
My version of a handsfree kit
There was a story on the BBC website regarding the safe use of mobile phones when driving. Apparently, there are still those who hold the phone to their ears. There are those who read emails and...