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Identify and define how the health services organization may better manage its accounts receivables, since a major amount of revenue is "left on the table" by patients and other payors who will not pay.

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This is a discussion which represents how accounts receivable should be handled and the effects of a random collections policy. It provides insight into what a solid collections policy can accomplish.

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There are a few options which come immediately to mind:

- First, collect payment based upon service given at time of appointment, resulting in no receivable.

- Second, determine if the patient has an insurance plan, and make sure the co-pay is ...

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