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...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 29, 2017 | Medical Billing News
It is depressing the number of times I hear potential clients criticising insurance companies. In my experience the reasons normally cited are incorrect. Far from it. I’ve lost track how often I’ve been told an insurance company won’t pay for...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 28, 2017 | Medical Billing News
When discussing medical invoicing many private medical professionals say to me “I want more of a consultation than that” It is one of the statements I hear more frequently than others. The following example however illustrates how a consultation...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 27, 2017 | Medical Billing News
One of the most common mistakes made by a private consultant surgeon when invoicing is undercharging for their work. This is alarming when considered against the question most asked by a private consultant surgeon. How can I charge more for my work? This always...