by Pete Crutchley | Sep 30, 2019 | Medical Billing News
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 designed for short-term issues. For example, an injury that suddenly happens...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 30, 2019 | Medical Billing News
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 actually wishes. More money. Increased number of patients. Sadly...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 29, 2019 | Medical Billing News
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 physiotherapist and pays for their treatment. With a receipt, he can claim the...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 29, 2019 | Medical Billing News
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 is necessary. Why have the patients taken out private medical...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 28, 2019 | Medical Billing News
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 is on leave for the last two weeks of August, therefore, all...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 28, 2019 | Medical Billing News
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 text too. It’s all to do, or so it’s claimed, with the concept of working...
