Category: Patient Pre-Collections

Technology: The Good and The Bad

Certainly, let’s discuss technology, specifically focusing on billing software in the context of a billing company. Technological advances have indeed revolutionized the way billing and financial operations are managed. However, like any tool, billing software has its advantages and disadvantages, and its effectiveness depends on various factors, including the company’s understanding and utilization of the…

New Year, New Deductible Collections!

Collecting new deductible payments for medical services up front can be uncomfortable,  but it is something that needs to occur for the cash flow within your medical practice to be moving in the right direction. With many patients’ deductibles starting over at the beginning of the year, the team at Merem Healthcare Solutions wants you…

Positive Patient Experience = Timely Payment

Think about it. When you have a negative experience at a restaurant, you are less likely to leave as much of a tip as you would otherwise. Right? The same rings true for services provided by medical practices regardless of the specialty of medicine. From Cardiology to Orthopedics, Dermatology or Pain Management, if a patient…

Five Practical Questions to Answer Before Your Next Revenue Cycle Assessment

Managing your practice’s revenue cycle requires an honest look at your current workflow. From front office pre-collections to denials management, MEREM Health wants to help you determine what is working and what isn’t by offering a Free Revenue Cycle Audit. Before you proceed, there are 5 practical questions you should answer to better prepare for your next…

Two Observations For Patients, That Providers May Not Tell You

You might have heard frustration from a patient who has gone from doctor appointment to appointment with no change in diagnosis and feels unheard, ignored or dismissed OR, their symptoms/concerns have not been taken seriously. These are the first patients to seek out a new physician without first voicing their concerns and frustrations with their…

Optimize Patient Collections in 3 Steps

  Optimizing Patient Collections Long gone are the days of $25 co-pays and $250 deductibles. With the increasing prevalence of high deductible insurance and patient cost-sharing plans, it has never been more important to the financial health of your practice to have an efficient patient pre-collections program in place. Less than 50% of these up…