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Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

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Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

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Archive > October, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 10

Your Guide to Patient Payment Plans

What you need to know before you do cases on credit.

Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor

For potential patients considering cosmetic, bariatric, infertility and other elective procedures, one of the biggest hurdles is "how am I going to pay for this?" Even an insurance deductible for needed surgery can be a hardship. Patient financing plans may help your patients overcome this uncomfortable issue - and ensure that you get paid fast and in full.

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