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Best practices for cold-weather utility industry debt collection
When it comes right down to it, utilitiesā both government-run and private sector ā provide essential services to communities across the U.S. Still, delivering water, electricity and natural gas isnāt free, and when customers fail to pay and then fall seriously behind on their bills, a utility company has no choice but to take action.
3 surprising ways an ethical dental practice debt collector can help
ForĀ the dental practiceās office manager, cash flow is the name of the game. That means a key part of your role is collecting payment from patients, and that takes a great deal of time and resources. In many ways, a dental practice debt collectorĀ is an office managerās best friend, because it frees up time to
Add friendliness and efficiency to your healthcare billing strategy
As a healthcare provider, you want to keep everyoneās focus on what matters most: restoring health and helping patientsĀ have their best possible lives. When bills become past due, it’s a tricky balance between using your time well andĀ stayingĀ sensitive to the pressures in your patient’s life, without destroying your cash flow or your reputation in the
Municipality Bankruptcies Signal Fiscal Health
Bankruptcies among municipalities arenāt something you hear about every day. But since January 1, 2010, more than 60 cities and other U.S. municipalities have filed for bankruptcy according to Governing.com. Among the largest of these bankruptcies is Detroit, which filed bankruptcy in 2013. Historically, other major cities and counties have filed bankruptcy as well, including
How small business credit reporting helps you resolve past-due accounts
Late this summer, Equifax rocked the news headline cycle when it came out that hackers made off with the Social Security numbers of a whopping 145 million consumers, along with their names and dates of birth. That means nearly half the U.S. population is touched by this security breach, making it easier for criminals to
Bring balance to your small business debt collection efforts
In small business debt collection, the golden rule to motivating late customers to get current with their payments is persistence. Phone calls and reminder notices should be a part of every small businessās billing procedures, even if itās not time yet to turn over the accounts to a collection partner.Ā It’s important toĀ bring balance to the
A Practice Checklist to Help You Prepare for 2018
Each day, your practice is there to help patients take stock of their health and create a plan to get healthier. But how often do you step back and give your practice a good checkup?Ā The end of the year is a natural time to look back on the past 12 months and take stock. Donāt
Personal Income Growth Rates Signal Pattern for State Governments
Tracking the rise and fall of personal income levels sheds a light not only on you and your familyās economic status, but it also allows state governments to follow economic developments. Personal income levels consist of an individualās wages, as well earnings from investments, and benefits from your employer or the government. Personal income data
IC System Comes Together for Local Food Shelf
When the leaves start to change and the autumn season rolls around, that means it’s time for the Fall Fundraiser at IC System. Our company’s charitable group ECHO (Employee Charitable Help Organization) leads several days of games and events to gather employee donations for local charities and families in need. No other game or activity
A patient has filed for bankruptcy. Do you know what to do?
Patient bankruptcies in the healthcare industry, as a whole, are on a downward trend. In 2016, the rate had fallen by half compared to those filed justĀ six years before.Ā Still,Ā it’s important for any practice or clinic to take time to consider theĀ legal and ethicalĀ implications that come with working with a patient who has filed. Now’s the
