Author: Eric Johannes
IC System Partners with Rural Health Alliance as Preferred Vendor
IC System is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Rural Health Alliance (RHA). The partnership makes IC System a preferred vendor for debt collection and patient account receivables, giving RHA members the opportunity to access low collection costs and high agency service levels well beyond what would otherwise be accessible. “We are excited
Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Dental Collection Efforts
Even though the world is inching back to normality, the problem of dental accounts receivable hasn’t changed. Overdue patient debt will remain a struggle as long as the dental billing process occasionally creates patient confusion and dental offices continue to be busy places that deprioritize internal recovery efforts. Fortunately, a few simple changes to your
MN Gopher Chapter of AAHAM Receives Chapter Excellence Award
The MN Gopher Chapter of AAHAM (American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management) has been named 1st Place for the 2022 Chapter Excellence Award. This award was presented to the Minnesota Chapter’s President, Heather Rickgarn. Kristina Gursky, Director of Healthcare Client Success at IC System, is currently the First Vice President of the MN Gopher Chapter and
Top Myths About Working with a Collection Partner Dispelled
Businesses of any size might be reluctant to turn to an accounts receivable partner for a host of reasons. Here are three (debunked) myths about working with a third-party debt partner, and details about how working with an agency can boost your revenue. 1. Debt collectors are only for extremely late bills. This is not
How Much Do Collection Agency Fees Typically Cost?
There are thousands of debt collection companies out there with different pricing options. Learning about these different options, including the average cost of most collection agency fees, makes it easier to determine the best service provider for you. Depending on the size and unique needs of your business, typical choices include contingency collections or flat
Small Business Owners: Build Your Accounts Receivable Plan
One of the challenges of being an entrepreneur is having to do it all yourself. For small business owners, accounts receivable can be a bear. You already have to deal with sales, marketing, HR, strategic planning, budgeting, accounting, inventory, and shipping with a small staff—sometimes, all on your own. Adding to the challenge of mastering these
4 Tips to Streamline Your Business and Reduce AR
When you run a small business, you’ve got a To-Do List about a mile long, and finding new ways to reduce AR isn’t at the top. There’s rarely enough time in the day or week to get your list done, so you have to pick and choose what gets accomplished. While you’re managing the day-to-day,
Improving Cash Flow for Small Business
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and that’s especially true for a small business. But it doesn’t always flow in an even and orderly fashion. On a graph, revenues have ups and downs, fluctuating with the economy or other factors. This forces many entrepreneurs to rely on various forms of credit, including receivables
Find Revenue in Your Late-Stage Healthcare Receivables
If you’re like most mid-size or larger healthcare organizations, chances are you only have a single-tier strategy for your receivables. You place your past-due accounts with one or more collection agencies, and they attempt to recover a portion of the inventory, and that’s where collection efforts end. Many health systems in the industry manage their
IC System Breaks a Record at Charity Golf Tournament
IC System hosted its annual Charity Golf Tournament at Tanners Brook Golf Course in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on Friday, July 15. Now in its 24th year, the event brought IC System employees, vendors, and business associates together for a day of course games and friendly competition for a good cause. This year, the tournament broke