Have you ever delayed medical treatment due to financial or other reasons? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, nearly one in three Americans have avoided medical treatment due to cost. It’s important to understand that delaying needed medical care impacts not only the patient but also creates problems for their families and for employers.
Delayed Medical Treatment: Understanding the Causes and Effects
January 18, 2023 by
Christopher Wolfington
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Medical,
Health,
Healthcare Consumer Experience
A Data-Driven Admissions Strategy Means Fewer Patients Lost
August 17, 2022 by
Christopher Wolfington
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News,
Health
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.
Build a Strong Foundation for Patient Financial Management
October 26, 2021 by
Christopher Wolfington
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News,
Health
Good Patient Financial Experiences Should be Standard Practice
March 27, 2020 by
John Ziegler
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Health
This bears repeating: good patient financial experiences should be standard practice. Currently, they are anything but standard.
The Many (and Mutual!) Benefits of Pre-Care Patient Engagement
March 20, 2020 by
John Ziegler
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Health
Sadly, for many people, patient experience is a matter of life and death. Every decision made in the healthcare sector (whether it’s how frequently a patient should be seen, or when to administer treatment) has an impact far beyond that decision point. And every provider, naturally, wants the best outcomes for their patients. Achieving these outcomes requires consideration of every aspect of the patient experience — from the bank to the bedside.
Hahnemann Hospital Closing - The bankruptcy of Hahnemann Hospital Puts Thousands of Philadelphia’s Poorest at Risk.
August 2, 2019 by
Christopher Wolfington
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Patient Financial Management,
Provider,
Health
It is a tragedy when an important healthcare facility serving a needy community has to shut its doors and place the lives of those it serves at risk. Unfortunately, continuing financial losses are forcing the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital, one of the nation’s most historic medical facilities. Hahnemann Hospital, which primarily serves some of the poorest residents of Philadelphia, might have avoided this unhappy outcome if it had implemented a patient financial management program that optimized pre-care patient intervention to strengthen revenue.