Tooth aches, fillings, tooth loss, gum disease, teeth whitening, root canals, the dentist asking you, “Is it Safe?” (Warning – Dustin Hoffman in Marathon Man) . . . these are just a few reasons people go to see a dentist. The person in a dental office that “runs the show” is usually the office manager. Think…
Literally hours away from the opening ceremonies, the 2012 Olympics are starting to monopolize the web and the airwaves. For many of us, it’s an opportunity to watch sporting events that we wouldn’t normally see and to feel national pride as athletes from many countries compete. For my son, it’s an interruption of his regular programming. For me,…
5010 Implementation Compliance by July 1, 2012 or ??? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 made sweeping changes to the medical records world and businesses indirectly tied to that world, like software vendors and medical collections companies. The act was understood to be good for patients’ privacy and good for the medical…
In keeping with our philosophy that good morale is fostered by teamwork both inside and outside the workplace, Optio Solutions and CrossCheck, Inc. recently offered employees the opportunity to dress casually in exchange for a donation to The Human Race on behalf of our chosen charity, Petaluma, California’s Committee on the Shelterless, or COTS, as…
Optio Solutions understands that as a business owner, you have limited time and money. Cash flow is important and you shouldn’t have to spend your valuable time chasing customer/patient debt. Optio Solutions has the services to help a number of markets such as: Education Financial Healthcare Home Services Professional Services Here’s more information on our…
We love pets and the clients that own them. At Optio Solutions we understand that sometimes pet medical emergencies occur without warning and pet owners are not always ready to pay the bills as a result. According to a AP-Petside.com poll conducted last year, pet owners spent more than $1000 on average for pets with…
Whether your dental practice is new or established, you are likely to encounter patients experiencing the inability to pay their bills on time, or at all. Nobody can dispute the importance of collecting piled high patient debt, and nor should the value of maintaining healthy and positive relationships with your patients be argued. Take a…
As noted in the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals’ April edition of Collector Magazine, the media scrutiny and misleading information available online regarding the collection industry is intense. To say it is challenging to maintain a positive public image is an understatement. Collection agencies can combat this negative image and help elevate the profession by employing well-trained,…
As Americans continue to invest in education, student loan debt out paces mortgage, auto, and credit card debt. According to an article by My Budget 360, student loan debt is now the second largest sector of household debt approaching $1 trillion. This massive increase signals two things: Students applying for financial aid need to be educated…
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration article “Extending Credit to Your Customers,” the benefit of extending credit to your customers is that you give them the option to purchase products or services today and pay for them at a later date. Another reason for having a credit policy is to build customer relationships. When…