Patient Collections Services

Professional patient collections that maximize revenue while preserving relationships.

Effective Collections with Compassionate Communication

Our professional patient collections services maximize revenue recovery while maintaining positive patient relationships through compliant, respectful communication strategies.

We handle statement generation, payment plan administration, collection agency coordination, and direct patient communication with full compliance with all federal and state regulations.

With our patient-centered approach to collections, you can increase collections, reduce days in accounts receivable, and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.

Our Approach

We combine automated collection workflows with personalized communication to optimize collections while preserving patient relationships and ensuring compliance.

Quality Assurance

Every collection activity undergoes compliance review and every patient communication is monitored for regulatory adherence and patient satisfaction.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Complete Patient Collections Management

Every aspect of patient collections covered for maximum recovery and relationship preservation.

Patient statement generation and mailing

Automated payment plan setup

Collection agency referral management

Payment posting and reconciliation

Patient communication and follow-up

Financial hardship program administration

Credit card and ACH payment processing

Payment portal management

Insurance payment coordination

Write-off and adjustment processing

Collections reporting and analytics

Compliance with collection regulations

OUR PROCESS

Collections Workflow

Eight-step process ensuring effective collections while maintaining patient relationships.

1

Account aging and segmentation

2

Initial patient contact

3

Payment arrangement negotiation

4

Statement generation and distribution

5

Payment processing and posting

6

Follow-up communication

7

Agency referral when appropriate

8

Resolution and closure

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Collections Excellence

Measurable results that drive your revenue cycle success.

>65%

Collection Rate

>40%

Patient Payment Plan Enrollment

<45 days

Days in Collection

100%

Compliance Rate

CHALLENGES WE SOLVE

Collections Complexity Made Simple

We handle the complexities so you don't have to.

Challenge 1

Patient payment resistance

Challenge 2

Complex insurance payment issues

Challenge 3

Collection agency compliance

Challenge 4

Financial hardship cases

Challenge 5

Multiple payment method management

Challenge 6

Patient communication challenges

Challenge 7

Regulatory compliance complexity

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our patient collections services.

How do you handle patient payment plans?

We offer flexible payment plans tailored to each patient's financial situation, with automated setup and monthly payment processing. Our payment plan enrollment rate exceeds 40% of eligible accounts.

Do you use collection agencies?

We work with carefully selected, compliant collection agencies for accounts that don't respond to our direct patient collection efforts. We maintain oversight of all agency activities to ensure compliance.

How do you ensure compliance with collection regulations?

We maintain strict compliance with all federal and state collection regulations including the FDCPA, TCPA, and state-specific requirements. All staff receive annual training on compliance requirements.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, ACH payments, and offer online payment portals for patient convenience. Our payment processing systems are fully PCI compliant and secure.

How do you handle financial hardship cases?

We have established financial hardship programs that allow patients to apply for reduced payments or payment deferrals. Applications are reviewed compassionately while maintaining practice financial integrity.

Ready to Improve Your Collection Rate?

Schedule a free consultation to see how Aethera can maximize your patient collections.

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