Guest guest Posted December 28, 1999 Report Share Posted December 28, 1999 In a message dated 12/28/99 1:35:30 PM Central Standard Time, jhoskins@... writes: > Just my opinion only..... Why would you use a collection agency? > Collection agencies are used too often in the medical field (hospitals, etc.). > If the bill goes to a collection agency, the chances are slim & none you > will get paid anyway, so you should just handle it internally. You state > that write-off's are costing you big bucks. As long as you are in the > black, you are doing good. Collection agencies will not increase your > profits much, if any. > Jay, I think that " Billing Agency " might be a better term for this service. Many public safety departments as well as private providers utilize private companies for sending out all statements for services provided. They have found that this can usually be done cheaper than doing it " in-house. " Having worked for an agency which used such a billing company, I have never found the company used to be rude or to harass those billed. Where did you get your statistics that " 9 times out of 10 harass people constantly? " The billing company I am familiar with is nothing but professional in their services. I am sure there other professional companies that neither you or I are familiar with. I am also sure that there are some less than ethical companies doing billing too. To condemn all companies utilized by a public safety agency or other EMS provider is improper and not fair. Just my opinion, Today's thought: VISION is the art of seeing things invisible. Swift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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