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A/R at Start-Up (posted 10/1/07)
I started a solo surgery practice three months ago, and my A/R is only 7 percent at this point.

Before I Relocate … (posted 10/1/07)
I am interested in relocating to another state, such as Virginia or Pennsylvania.

Billing for Wasted Injections (posted 10/1/07)
We wasted a 100 mg vial of Venofer because the nurse could not get the patient’s vein.

Charge Allowable (posted 10/1/07)
When a patient has a high-deductible form of insurance, should we collect our total charge amount or should we charge the patient based on the approved amount by the insurance company?

Charging Interest (posted 10/1/07)
Our administrator has suggested that we begin applying a finance charge to balances that are more than 30 days old.

Charging Less Than Medicare (posted 10/1/07)
Can we legally charge our self-pay patients less than what the Medicare fee schedule allows?

Controlling Staff Costs (posted 10/1/07)
My office is getting busier.

Discovered During Screening (posted 10/1/07)
We are a gastroenterology group that schedules many screening colonoscopies.

Easing Front Desk Burden (posted 10/1/07)
I’m hoping to use more technology to decrease overhead.

Established Versus New (posted 10/1/07)
Generally speaking, I assume that I cannot refuse new patients with a particular payer if I am going to continue to see established patients within the same plan/insurance.

Getting DEXA to Pay (posted 10/1/07)
We purchased a DEXA machine three years ago.

Going Retainer (posted 10/1/07)
We are interested in exploring a retainer-style program for a well-established primary care practice.

How Often to Bill Patients? (posted 10/1/07)
We are currently sending out statements monthly on a staggered schedule.

Making Staff Pay for Mistakes (posted 10/1/07)
My medical assistant put an expensive vaccine in a freezer instead of a refrigerator, wasting $1,080 worth of supply.

Marketing to Referral Sources (posted 10/1/07)
I will soon open a practice and need to compose a letter for potential referral sources.

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