Collection reform: build stronger relationships with self-pay patients.
New approaches and technologies are changing the collections process to make it work better for both self-pay patients and hospitals, including: Upfront identification of patients eligible for financial assistance. Access to real-time financial information. Automated matching of financial need and available assistance programs. Computer-generated program applications.
Hakel
Geoffrey J
GJ
TransUnion, Chicago, USA. ghakel@transunion.com
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