by Pete Crutchley | Jan 20, 2020 | Medical Billing News
I left school more years ago than I care to remember. Then as now I make sure I do my homework though. The only difference is now I do it for private medical consultants some of whom are thinking about starting a private practice. All of you have done your fair share...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 15, 2020 | Medical Billing News
What on earth is that? A couple of examples recently where consultants who have tried to base their fees on the best rate available. Take the consultant who realises that PMI company Num 1 pay £300 for a procedure whereas PMI company 2 pay £400. He decrees he will...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 14, 2020 | Medical Billing News
Most consultants are concerned, quite rightly, with how and why a patient has chosen to see them. Before asking the question of 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 | Jan 13, 2020 | Medical Billing News
I was at a medical conference recently and one of the speakers – a well-established consultant surgeon and an incredibly safe pair of hands – stated during his presentation that a private surgeon could not charge for inpatient care. He may well be a safe...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 8, 2020 | Medical Billing News
Working for a consultant surgeon 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....
