Electronic Health Record Software and Patients Paying for Missed Appointments
In a recent BBC study two thirds of all doctors polled said that any patients who miss appointments have to pay for the appointment of at very least pay a fine or a penalty. Here in the United States the physicians are a bit tight lipped. There is even a legal question as to whether or not a doctor can even charge for a missed appointment. The answer is a big maybe.
One solution that can address the issue before it happens is the use of EHR or electronic health records. Learn how this will not only bring you into compliance with recent healthcare laws (if you haven’t adopted EHR yet), but how it will reduce missed appointments and keep your revenue more consistent.
Many believe it has to do with the relationship you have with your doctor and if there a contractual obligation by the patient. Others say that there cannot be a charge for “Services NOT rendered”.
Many doctors charge and just as many would like to but think it may be a public relations nightmare. There are even more considerations. What about insurance? And will they pay for missed appointment? In fact, some actually will.
Obviously this is a sensitive subject for all but most progressive physicians have purchased practice management software (electronic medical records and EMR software) that can mitigate the problem. New electronic medical records and medical billing software is a user-friendly, interactive patient calling system that delivers doctor-to-patient communication through telephone and email messages automatically. Practices are able to enhance patient care, reduce appointment no-shows, and increase productivity.
UPS Healthcare can guide you selecting the software that best fits your needs.
The trend is positive—doctors that implement the latest EMR software lower the incidents of missing appointments and driving more profits to the practice’s bottom line.
We can help you with your needs, whether EMR-related or not. Contact us today for more information on how we can help your practice generate more revenue through utilizing systems that streamline your administrative needs.