title: Giving credit its due in the group practice setting. How credit cards can improve cash flow.
abstract: The health care industry is moving toward more patient service, and one aspect of service often overlooked is billing, writes Marcia Pear. Some practice managers believe credit cards aren't cost effective. In reality, they can actually accelerate cash flow and allow patients to resolve financial obligations sooner.
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Pear
mesh_terms: D003132:Commerce / Q000639:trends; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics*; D008019:Life Style; D008331:Management Information Systems; D010350:Patient Credit and Collection / Q000379:methods*; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States