Eight strategies to deal with high deductible health plans

Why This Topic Matters

High deductible health plans can increase patient balances and make collections more difficult after services are provided. Understanding the broad practice-management issues discussed in the article can help healthcare organizations assess whether their current billing and payer processes are ready for these plans.

Article Sections

1. Introduction

   Introduces the challenge high deductible health plans can create for practices and frames the article’s collection-focused guidance.

2. Eight strategies for managing HDHP-related collections

   Presents practical practice-management topics such as verifying benefits, collecting payment at the time of service, preparing staff, reviewing payer arrangements, and anticipating changes in patient behavior.