by Pete Crutchley | Jan 19, 2016 | Medical Billing News
I like the blues. I like Robert Johnson for example. And I like cash (including Johnny) What I don’t like is the expression “cash flow” For the simple reason, cash does not flow. Cash has to be managed. Cash Flow Around this time of year, I take calls from consultant...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 8, 2016 | Medical Billing News
Consider when the patient has contacted his/her insurance company and been issued with a pre-authorisation number. The actual meaning and use of a pre-authorisation was discussed yesterday. A pre-authorisation does not mean, the insurance company will accept...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 11, 2015 | Medical Billing News
At a recent presentation, I was asked about the costs and use of accounting software. Bearing in mind the presentation was to consultants who had not yet established a private practice, numerous eyebrows were raised when I answered… You may not need it yet. This...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 10, 2015 | Medical Billing News
Many MHM clients have asked what I think the future holds for their fees? A number of private insurance companies have reduced fees for consultations and for surgical episodes over the last few months and years. Last year, for example, one insurance company...
by Pete Crutchley | Jul 2, 2015 | Medical Billing News
I’m a really, really impatient person. I like everything done yesterday. Which is why I go incredibly slowly to start with. Do it once and do it right When I begin to raise invoices for a consultant surgeon, for example, I’ll check I have the right...
