Healthcare costs and paying for them pose obstacles for patients and providers alike. The patient financial experience is a frustrating, opaque process for the average American. For providers, a willingness to discuss financial responsibility before treatment begins creates transparency and opportunities for patient education. This leads to greater patient financial responsibility and satisfaction, all of which improve the patient's financial experience.
Christopher Wolfington
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How Financial Stress Can Cause Negative Effects on Employee Productivity
August 25, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
American society has undergone unprecedented changes over the last few years, primarily brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. A shift to remote work, an increase in inflation affecting the prices of household goods, and supply chain issues creating shortages have naturally affected the American workplace and the American employee.
Is Financial Assistance Available for Mental Health Treatment?
August 17, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
Mental health disorders affect many Americans every year. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year. While mental illness is common, it can be challenging to manage and treat. Mental health disorders can cause problems with thinking, feeling, and behaving. They can make it hard to cope with everyday stress, relate to other people, and keep a job.
A Data-Driven Admissions Strategy Means Fewer Patients Lost
August 17, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
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News,
Health
How to Educate Your Patients on Affording Addiction Treatment
August 10, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
The behavioral healthcare field is growing by leaps and bounds in America. As more and more people need treatment for substance use and mental health disorders, the demand for providers causes new players to enter the industry in an attempt to capture revenue.
How To Give Your Patients The Best Consumer Experience in Healthcare
August 3, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
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Patient Financial Management,
Patients
The American healthcare system is a nightmare for most consumers. Patients often are left to navigate complex and confusing insurance plans in a frustrating attempt to understand coverage and co-pays. For providers attempting to deliver healthcare but also run a business, they are largely unaware of the patient's financial experience. They generate a bill, collect co-pays, file insurance, and ultimately pursue collections of outstanding patient financial responsibility.
3 Things to Do If Mental Healthcare Is Not Accessible or Affordable
July 27, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
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Health,
Tips
The landscape of behavioral healthcare in the United States is laden with obstacles and difficulties, especially for patients. Accessing healthcare presents particular challenges to those needing mental health services, and even when available, understanding and affording it often present obstacles to those seeking treatment.
How Healthcare Providers Can Offer Financial Solutions to Their Patients
July 20, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
Healthcare costs, and paying for them, pose obstacles for patients and for providers alike. Patient financial engagement is a frustrating, opaque process for the average American. Transparency and education – and a willingness to discuss financial responsibility before treatment begins – lead to greater patient financial responsibility and patient satisfaction.
Top Benefits of Using A Data-Driven Automation Program For Healthcare Admissions
April 26, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
There's A Better Way To Handle Your Patient Pay Solutions
April 13, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
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Patient Financial Management
The American healthcare system is a nightmare for most patients. Navigating healthcare costs is almost impossible due to the lack of transparency, changing insurance fee schedules, and a general lack of financial knowledge among patients.