Bankruptcy Basics 2022 Laura J Watkins, FACMPE, CPC Senior Medical Practice Consultant SVMIC 

Bankruptcy Basics

Overview: When a patient files bankruptcy, the medical practice must take the proper steps to correctly manage the patient’s account. This presentation focuses on the basics of bankruptcy and reviews the processes and requirements of the medical practice.

Objectives:

• Discuss pertinent bankruptcy facts and terminology
• Examine the rights and responsibilities for the two types of bankruptcy observed most often in healthcare
• Evaluate options for the physician-patient relationship – to terminate or not

Delivery:  Conference, Physician Practice, Virtual

Audience: Practice Managers, Billing Managers, Front Office Staff, Billing Office Staff

Approximate Length: 1 hour