With life, comes noise. From the chorus of weed whackers and lawn mowers in the summer months, these background noises form the soundtrack to our daily routines. Though it may be easy to tune out the constant screech of a subway train or the incessant honking of car horns, at a certain sustained level, noise can potentially damage the sensitive structures within the ear.
Managing your “online profile” is a critical component of doing business in the modern world, and building a strong on-screen reputation will position you in the most favorable manner. Here is a list of tips that can help ensure your practice’s solid reputation and stellar service stand out from the crowd.
Ask audiologists what are the "best business practices" and you may get many different answers. However, here are six best business practices that most would agree upon, blending patient care with practical elements for patient satisfaction.
With the abundance of online and Big Box offerings, questions about the price of hearing aids are more pointed than ever. Here is a look at how some hearing care professionals are dealing with this issue.
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Healthcare providers are increasingly urging people not to delay preventative and other necessary care because of the pandemic, and hearing care is no exception. In these uncertain times, hearing aid financing helps remove the obstacle of cost—and prioritize health and well-being.
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Managing a hearing care practice has never been more challenging than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Practice management expert and industry veteran Dan Quall, MS, provides tips for managing cash-flow, revenue generation and patient care, and how to prepare your practice for emerging from this crisis stronger than ever.
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HCS is the #3 Elective Healthcare Financing Partner and supports the nation’s top providers in audiology, cosmetic, fertility, and dental segments.
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To facilitate the sharing of insights, ideas, and best practices, CareCredit has created ‘Insights from the Outside’, a panel of “doctorpreneurs” from across many healthcare specialties, including audiology, dentistry, veterinary medicine, ophthalmology, and optometry. CareCredit will also be leading a panel discussion at the 2018 ADA Convention in Orlando.
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BoonFi pre-qualification is a soft credit check that does not affect the applicant’s credit scores and provides instant pre-qualification decisions.
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CareCredit is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Sweepstakes for cardholders. The CareCredit credit card is a flexible payment option available at more than 200,000 locations across the United States, including hearing health, veterinary, cosmetic, dental and vision practices. With nearly $70 billion of care financed since 1987, CareCredit has helped millions of people in the past 30 years.
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Silicon Valley-based Eargo has announced that it has raised $25M in Series B funding. This financing was led by NEA, a venture capital firm with expertise in technology and healthcare. The new funds allow Eargo to scale business operations and accelerate production of its hearing products.
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Self-financing a private practice may produce fast results, but our tax laws create a number of obstacles that must be overcome to avoid penalties and higher tax bills. This article presents options for consideration before pursuing self-funding.
Read MoreIs a solid financing option consistently being presented? This article is dedicated to resolving these concerns and offering a “Top-10 Best Practices List” related to the topic of hearing aid financing.
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New financing options from Horizon Keystone Financial and Audiology Systems are designed to make equipment purchases more manageable. According to HKF, this year up to $25,000 worth of financed equipment purchases will qualify for a 100% tax deduction; those who are included in the IRS’s 35% tax bracket can save up to $8750.
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Cost is frequently the deterrent for many people who know that they need hearing aids. Offering a solid 3rd-party finance partner could be the catalyst in helping people hear better with a payment plan that they can afford.
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