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Everyone benefits from automatic payment plans! |
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| Families appreciate having the option to make automatic payments, online payments or to simply present a credit or debit card at the front desk. In turn, your practice enjoys predictable cash flow, streamlined accounting procedures and fewer collection issues. To help you maximize the use of electronic payments, we've gleaned the following tips from other successful practices. |
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Business Building Tips |
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Train Staff
Train office staff on the benefits of automated payment plans and familiarize them with the sign up process and the authorization form. |
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Encourage Families
Encourage monthly check-writers to switch to an automated payment plan. |
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Include Authorization Form
Provide a letter to your patients detailing the electronic payment options offered by your practice and include an authorization form. Hand out authorization forms during patient visits or insert them in statements and other mailings. |
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Express a Preference
Tell patients about your preferred payment methods. |
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Offer a Discount
Since direct debit is the most economical payment method, extend a nominal discount to patients for using it. Offer three to five payment dates to optimize convenience for you and your patients. |
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Publicize Payment Options
Publicize the availability of multiple payment options in all of your promotion and patient outreach activities including mailings, counter cards, brochures, advertising, email messages and website banners. |
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Front Desk Marketing |
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| Click here (PDF) to download a flyer that has benefits and answers to frequently asked questions regarding electronic payments. |
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