Calculate the true cost of non-payment in a clinic: the formula nobody gives you!
A €200 unpaid bill in a clinic is never just a €200 loss. Between the hours spent chasing payments, recovery costs, and wasted appointment slots, the real cost is much higher. Here's the formula to calculate it, with a concrete example: €100,000 in unpaid bills annually can actually represent €143,750 in losses.
Digitising the patient pathway: why the deposit cheque remains the weak link in modern practices
DPI, teleconsultation, online diaries: surgery and anaesthesia practices have massively digitalised their practices. However, one obsolete process persists and weighs heavily on the organisation: the management of deposit cheques for surgical fees. We take a look at this costly paradox and suggest practical ways out.