Big problem, many people, one goal. Improving patient financial services performance

MGMA Connex. 2004 Mar;4(3):42-7.

Abstract

A multispecialty organization, faced with growing patient complaints about its billing services, developed a large-scale plan to make the billing process more effective and efficient--a service recovery program. Strong organizational support, leadership commitment and vision, thorough planning and follow-through, and dedicated staff drove the project to surpass expectations.

MeSH terms

  • Arizona
  • Fees, Medical
  • Financing, Personal
  • Group Practice / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Morale*
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Patient Credit and Collection / standards*
  • Patient Satisfaction