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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 24 MIN

Is Your Billing Company Helping or Hurting Your Bottom Line?

from The Physician Business Podcast · host Amanda Sabicer

**Send us a Text Message! Please include your name and email so we can answer you! Please note, this does not subscribe you to our email list, it's just to answer if you have a questions for us.**Cash flow isn't exactly the sexiest topic for physicians—I get it. Most doctors would rather talk treatment plans than talk money. But here’s the thing: if your billing company is slow to collect or mismanages insurance negotiations, it could be quietly draining your practice. Delayed payments, missed collections, and overlooked claims aren’t just annoying—they can make running your practice way harder than it needs to be.In this episode, I break down how to evaluate and optimize your billing partnership using three key areas that directly impact your bottom line. You’ll learn how to spot red flags in your billing reports, ask the right questions to improve cash flow, and turn your billing company into a true business partner that helps your practice grow. When you understand what’s happening with your money, you can finally stop stressing over payroll and start building the practice you actually want.ReferencesDownload my free guide 6 Steps to Opening a Clinic here!Book a free discovery call todayAudio Stamps[00:54] Cash Flow Challenges for Insurance-Based Clinics: Why physician clients struggle with billing relationships and cash flow management.[02:38] Why Your Biller Relationship Starts Early: How billers help with credentialing, rate negotiation, and claims processing.[04:26] The Payroll Problem: Why missing payroll can lead to penalties and court issues, making cash flow management critical for clinic survival.[06:13] Three Ways to Evaluate Your Billing Partner: A framework for assessing negotiation skills, billing performance, and business insights.[06:51] Part 1 - Negotiation Power: How your billing company should fight for stellar insurance rates and what's realistic for your practice size.[07:53] Framework Part 2 - Billing Performance: Measuring efficiency from patient visit to cash in your account, plus why "clean claims" percentages matter.[10:34] Understanding Your AR Report: Breaking down accounts receivable categories and what the 90+ days bucket tells you about payment delays.[15:30] Framework Part 3 - Business Intelligence: How billing companies can provide revenue trends, seasonal patterns, and performance insights you might miss.[19:23] Finding Your Go-To Person: Advice on identifying the best biller in the office and building that key relationship.[20:57] Trust But Verify Approach: Why you need to dig into billing reports, ask questions, and catch errors before they impact your cash flow.To work with Amanda Sabicer or find out more, check out her website at www.amandasabicer.com.

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