Navigating Patient Payment Conversations with Financial Counseling

December 12, 2018

Many healthcare organizations depend on the work of financial counselors to help patients understand both their insurance coverage and their financial obligations. These professionals help patients make smart choices by answering questions about the cost of healthcare services, setting up payment plans, or identifying potential forms of financial assistance. Financial counselors also help organizations successfully collect patient responsibility balances, reducing uncollectible debt.

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Stanford Children’s Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford is the only network in the area—and one of the few in the country—exclusively dedicated to pediatric and obstetric care.

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