Getting patients to pay

Article Abstract:

The tips for doctors to become alert for improving patient collections are presented. Some of them include keeping oneself updated on the collectorEs recovery rate, expressed as a percentage of receivables, and insisting on a contract with the agency allowing physicians practice to monitor it by bringing an accountant or consultant to on-site audits.

Personnel administration, HEALTH SERVICES, Health care industry, Compensation and benefits, Practice

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Aetna plans tiers based on cost, quality

Article Abstract:

Aetna has developed a 'tiered physician network' to rate doctors based upon cost efficiency and service quality from information obtained from previous medical claims.

Evaluation, Insurance industry, Health insurance industry, Aetna Inc., AET

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Learning for earning

Article Abstract:

Supplementary employment opportunities for physicians are discussed.

Case studies, Vocational guidance, Supplementary employment

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