At St. Luke’s in Bethlehem, PA, less revenue is more when patients agree to up-front pricing, and then pay in full! According to Healthcare Finance News the Pennsylvania hospital has turned requirements for transparency from a burden to a boon. St. Luke’s not only provides transparent pricing but for many common outpatient services, gives patients…
ProPublica reports that a self-insured teachers plan in New Jersey is paying acupuncturists and physical therapists for resort-style services, at 5-star resort prices (and them some). $677 for acupuncture? Hey, if it’s Other People’s Money, who wouldn’t waste it on luxury services? One of the many benefits of TiqiPay is how the platform helps check…
Patients don’t like payment hassles! In a new survey, patients state they want a payment process that makes sense, and they’ll change providers to avoid payment hassles. https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/finance/latest-healthcare-trust-casualty-billing-accuracy According to Health Leaders Media: Overall, 76% of survey respondents reported they consider the billing and payment process to be somewhat or very important when evaluating a…
There is a lot of discussion among politicians about single-payer healthcare, or Medicare for All. Democrats, most notably Sanders and Warren believe strongly in implementing universal health coverage for all US citizens. Other Dems favor some kind of hybrid system, similar to the Obama-era Affordable Care Act. Republicans assert that these systems are socialist in…