A patient has not paid the balance due after insurance payments. The practice manager has sent numerous reminders and the patient has not contacted the practice. At this point, the practice manager

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The practice manager may have the physician sign a letter of dismissal with 30 days to find a new physician. This is a standard practice in healthcare to protect the practice from continuing to provide services to patients who do not pay their bills. Suing the patient or reporting them to the Better Business Bureau may not be effective or necessary at this point. Calling the patient at work may also not be appropriate. The practice is not necessarily out the money owed, as they can continue to pursue collection efforts according to their policies and state regulations.

A Patient Has Not Paid the Balance Due After Insurance