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Payment promises? Get them in writing.

D R Sweeney1

  • 1Health Care Publishing, Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA.

Managed Care (Langhorne, Pa.)
|April 8, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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A confirming letter of payment can help patients who struggle to pay medical bills. This strategy improves payment recovery and provides legal support in small claims court.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Patient Financial Services

Background:

  • Patient non-payment of medical bills presents a significant challenge for healthcare providers.
  • Effective strategies are needed to improve revenue cycle management and ensure financial sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of confirming letters of payment for addressing patient payment difficulties.
  • To assess the impact of confirming letters on payment collection rates and legal recourse.

Main Methods:

  • Review of administrative procedures for handling patient accounts receivable.
  • Analysis of case data involving payment disputes and small claims court.
  • Implementation and monitoring of confirming letter protocols.

Main Results:

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  • Confirming letters of payment were associated with increased successful payment collections.
  • The use of these letters provided documented evidence, strengthening providers' positions in disputes.
  • Reduced instances of prolonged non-payment and subsequent legal actions were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Confirming letters of payment are a valuable tool for healthcare providers managing patient financial obligations.
  • This method enhances the likelihood of payment and offers legal protection, optimizing financial outcomes.