Physicians and fiscal administrators should know how their A/R is and how it compares to similar centers. They should also know how many days items have been in A/R.
Additionally, practice owners should be aware of what kind of medical insurance plans most patients have. High-deductible health plans are becoming more prevalent, which means more of your A/R will sit in patient balances.
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