Billing and Collection

Health Care Brand Loyalty Dwindles Amid Primary Care Delays, Survey Reveals

Rob Klein, founder and CEO, Klein & Partners

In an age where health care access is a primary concern, people can’t love a brand they can’t use. This was the resounding message from a 2024 National Consumer Insights Survey (NCIS) by Klein & Partners. What will it take to deliver experiences that meet consumer expectations, and where should health care organizations focus?

Improving Access to Health Care: Insights Study Provides a Peek into Consumer Mindset in 2024

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// By Wendy Margolin // A National Consumer Insights Survey revealed 63 percent of health care decision-makers struggle to access primary care. Health care brand loyalty hinges on service quality, with long wait times driving patients to seek alternative options. What will it take to deliver experiences that meet consumer expectations, and where should organizations focus?

Hospital Billing Overhaul: Northern Light Health’s Reputation Rescue

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Hospital billing practices have a direct and significant impact on a health care system’s brand reputation. Take this first-hand account shared by Suzanne Spruce and Vince Galloro in a new article: “In August 2022, the Portland Press Herald — the paper with the highest circulation in the state of Maine — published a long article Read More

How to Manage the Reputation Risks of Hospital Billing

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Focus on what you can control and create patient-friendly bill pay web pages with clear financial assistance information. // By Suzanne R. Spruce and Vince Galloro // In August 2022, the Portland Press Herald — the paper with the highest circulation in the state of Maine — published a long article on unexpected medical bills. Read More