{"id":6891,"date":"2021-11-24T10:26:55","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T17:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?p=6891"},"modified":"2021-11-24T10:26:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T17:26:55","slug":"top-5-ways-denticon-helps-dental-practices-get-paid-on-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/top-5-ways-denticon-helps-dental-practices-get-paid-on-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Ways Denticon Helps Dental Practices Get Paid on Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Having your front desk staff member spend time on collections efforts costs your practice time, energy, and money. While some collections efforts are unavoidable, it\u2019s much better for your accounts receivable to get paid on time. Here are the top five ways Denticon Practice Management Solution helps ensure that your practice gets paid on time consistently.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Collecting Payments on Time<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For all practices, ensuring accurate billing,\u00a0offering transparent pricing\u00a0at the time of appointment, and offering multiple payment options (i.e.,\u00a0membership plans, payment plans,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/streamline-and-simplify-your-processes-so-you-can-focus-on-patient-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CareCredit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, etc.) helps make the payment process as smooth as possible. With fewer hurdles and no unexpected surprises, patients are less likely to find reason to delay payment. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So, what are some of the top reasons why\u00a0a payment might not be collected on time?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There was lack of transparency and the\u00a0patient didn\u2019t fully understand their bill\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The patient\u00a0forgot to make payment\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There\u00a0was no convenient\u00a0way to make payment\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The patient\u00a0couldn\u2019t afford to make the payment\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The office didn\u2019t collect payment at the time of the\u00a0appointment\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How Denticon Addresses Each Obstacle\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Billing Transparency <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Patients\u00a0want transparency to understand\u00a0what they\u2019re\u00a0paying\u00a0for.\u00a0Proving a clear picture\u00a0of the total cost a\u00a0patient owes and keeping\u00a0them apprised of their co-pays, frequencies, and maximums goes\u00a0a long way in\u00a0helping\u00a0patients stay current on\u00a0their\u00a0bills.\u00a0Patients who aren\u2019t surprised with bills that significantly deviate from initial estimates and understand what went into calculating each bill are more likely to make payments quickly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here, Denticon can help you share real-time numbers with your patients by using the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">advanced fee schedule and insurance module<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, so your estimated numbers are very accurate. Building trust through transparency about what the patient is responsible for, as well as the entire cost, encourages timely payments and return visits.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Timely reminders <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Patients are busy. The vast majority have every intention of making payments on time. But with busy schedules, patients can sometimes forget that they owe a payment. This is where a timely reminder from your office can help patients check this task off their to-do list.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/solutions\/denticon\/native-patient-communications\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Denticon\u2019s patient communication tools<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, your practice can periodically send automated payment reminders to patients with outstanding bills. With automated communications and segmented lists, your practice can continually send reminders to help patients stay on top of their bills without creating any additional work for your staff.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since reminder messages include a convenient link that patients can click to make payments, it\u2019s not only easy for your team to send reminders,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0easier for your patients to make payments, too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Convenient Online Payments <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Following the above reminder, patients also need a quick and convenient way to pay their bills before they forget. The easier it is, the more likely that it will get done. Patients these days want the convenience of paying their bill on their phone while they\u2019re going about their day. Paper statements are becoming less and less favored by patients, particularly younger ones. Sending a mobile payment link along with your reminder makes it so much easier for patients to make payments right then and there.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Help patients make quick and easy payments using Denticon\u2019s patient portal. With\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/solutions\/denticon\/online-patient-tools\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Denticon\u2019s patient portal<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, patients can make payments on their own time, from the convenience of their home or via their phone while they\u2019re on the go. <span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW91558127\">And\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW91558127\">with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW91558127\">since payments automatically post to your ledger within <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 BCX0 SCXW91558127\">Denticon<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW91558127\">, there\u2019s no manual entry required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW91558127\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Affordable Payment Options\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A major patient concern that can cause missed or delayed payments is the inability (whether real or perceived) to pay the bill. Sometimes, patients might not be aware that they have alternate payment options available to them. Helping them make flexible and affordable payments over time can help ease the financial burden so that patients can stay on top of their bills.\u00a0Or,\u00a0your patient might want to opt to finance the cost through a credit card like\u00a0CareCredit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And with the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/streamline-and-simplify-your-processes-so-you-can-focus-on-patient-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CareCredit integration in Denticon<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you can quickly look up which patients already have a CareCredit account and which patients are preapproved. If they\u2019d like, applying for CareCredit takes just a few moments. With this information at your fingertips, you can easily present options to your patients, so they are empowered to choose the option that works best for them.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Consistent Payment Collection with SmartAssist\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Perhaps the easiest way to ensure that\u00a0your practice can get paid\u00a0on time is to\u00a0make sure that every patient makes\u00a0payment\u00a0before they leave\u00a0your office.\u00a0It helps to standardize patient check in and check out to ensure each patient that leaves your office has completed making any outstanding payments.\u00a0The more consistently your office can stick to this best practice, the fewer collection efforts will need to be spent afterward.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To help ensure that nothing slips through the cracks on even the busiest of days, Denticon\u2019s SmartAssist feature provides a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/smartassist-the-new-interactive-smart-checklist-in-denticon\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real-time checklist<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that includes a customizable list of everything that should be completed for every appointment, including collecting payments.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With SmartAssist, your staff can quickly visualize which patients still need to make payments and which\u00a0ones have already paid. It\u2019s a more efficient way to collect payments consistently, and it saves your patient time, too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Save Staff Time and Get Paid\u00a0with Denticon\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With a little help from Denticon, you can help\u00a0reduce\u00a0the\u00a0need for collections with accurate billing, increased transparency for\u00a0patients, tools to assist staff in collecting payment, as well as offering payment options.\u00a0Contact us for a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/book-a-demo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">free demo<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to learn more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having your front desk staff member spend time on collections efforts costs your practice time, energy, and money. 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