Patient account managers' role comes into focus

As hospitals begin to see their accounts receivable as a sleeping giant, the role of patient accounts managers may increase in importance. A 1991 survey of patient accounts managers reveals a 25 percent average salary increase over the 1988 figure. The responsibilities of patient accounts managers h...

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Published in:Healthcare financial management 1991-04, Vol.45 (4), p.60, 62, 64 passim-62
Main Authors: Pellar, J R, MacFarlane, W A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounting and auditing
Certification - statistics & numerical data
Data Collection
Educational Status
Employment
Female
Financial management
Health administration
Hospital Administrators - statistics & numerical data
Hospitals
Humans
Job Description
Male
Patient Credit and Collection - organization & administration
Salaries and Fringe Benefits - statistics & numerical data
Statistics
United States
Wage surveys
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Summary:As hospitals begin to see their accounts receivable as a sleeping giant, the role of patient accounts managers may increase in importance. A 1991 survey of patient accounts managers reveals a 25 percent average salary increase over the 1988 figure. The responsibilities of patient accounts managers have remained much the same, with increased emphasis on the basics: receivables management, billing, and collection. A majority of patient accounts managers aspire to higher positions within healthcare finance and management. Most aspirants are well qualified in terms of education but may require professional certification before advancing.
ISSN:0735-0732