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August 2025

Patient and Client Communication Best Practices for Providers

Strong communication plays a key role in the delivery of quality health and wellness services. Get strategies you can use at your practice or business, from non-verbal cues to technology tips to financial discussion guidance and more.

6 min read
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August 2025

Patient Financing: A Path to Preventive Care and Wellness

Trends in health and wellness can impact your practice and influence the decisions your patients and clients make. Simplify their choices by offering flexible financing options for your treatments and services.

5 min read
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August 2025

9 Ways to Get Found Online: Tips for Health and Wellness Providers

Scripts and tips that make it easier to discuss cost and payment solutions so patients can get the vision care they want and need.

8 min read
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August 2025

The Annual Deductible Reset: How CareCredit Can Help Your Patients

How can your practice support individuals who are dealing with higher out-of-pocket expenses due to the annual deductible reset? Learn how the CareCredit credit card can help patients move forward with care. Get tips for your team.

5 min read
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August 2025

10 Myths About CareCredit — Busted

If you're considering offering the CareCredit credit card as a financing solution at your practice or business, it's important to know all the facts. We set the record straight by dispelling 10 myths.

10 min read
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August 2025

How Providers Can Support Families Seeking Back-to-School Care

Want to build strong relationships with families as they prepare for the school year, establishing your practice as a trusted care provider? These strategies may help.

7 min read
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July 2025

Top Financial Terms Your Health and Wellness Team Should Know

Discussing cost and payment options with patients and clients is important for running a successful health and wellness practice. Have your staff review these financial terms so they're better equipped to be a helpful resource.

8 min read
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July 2025

Creative Ways to Help Increase Patient Volume

Want to grow your patient or client base? Consider these marketing, engagement and other patient and client attraction strategies to help you grow your health and wellness practice or business.

7 min read
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June 2025

5 Advantages of Third-Party Financing Over In-House Financing

Fast payments, lower financial risk and reduced administrative burden are just some of the benefits of third-party financing over in-house options. Learn points to consider before choosing what's right for your practice.

6 min read
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June 2025

Understanding the Healthcare Billing Process and Its Impact on Revenue Cycle Management

Learn the key steps of the healthcare billing process, from patient registration to claims submission and payment collection. Streamline workflows, reduce errors and enhance cash flow management with this step-by-step guide.

7 min read
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June 2025

How an Integrated Payment Solution Supports Patients and Practice Efficiency

Why is an integrated payment solution important for health and wellness practices? The short answer: Syncing payment processes with practice systems can lead to faster checkout, a smoother experience and less strain on your team.

6 min read
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May 2025

8 Ways to Adapt to Healthcare Consumerism and Meet Shifting Demand

How can healthcare practices meet the evolving expectations of today’s consumers? Learn strategies for giving patients a better experience as they search for a provider and proceed with healthcare decisions.

7 min read
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May 2025

How to Choose a Health and Wellness Third-Party Financing Company

Find out what to look for in a reliable third-party financing services provider in health and wellness so you can help maximize the patient experience and establish ongoing benefits for your practice and your patients or clients.

6 min read
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May 2025

How Flexible Financing Can Differentiate Your Health and Wellness Practice

The health and wellness market is changing and so are patient and client preferences. Learn how offering patient financing options can help those visiting your office while setting your practice or business apart from the competition.

4 min read
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May 2025

Why Is Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management So Important?

Want to help reduce administrative costs, lower your claim denial rate and improve the patient experience? Take a strategic approach to revenue cycle management in your healthcare practice or organization.

9 min read
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April 2025

Simple Solutions to Improve the Patient Financial Experience

With health and wellness expenses on the rise, providers who deliver an optimal financial experience seize the opportunity to boost patient satisfaction and retention. Read more for some helpful strategies.

7 min read
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March 2025

CareCredit Tools and Resources to Help Your Team Succeed

Get the support you need to simplify the financing conversation for your staff and your patients or clients. CareCredit offers in-office and online marketing materials, scripts, tools for calculating estimated payments and much more.

2 min read
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March 2025

Healthcare Billing Best Practices: Better Claims and Patient Payments

Effective patient billing and collection is essential for healthcare organizations' financial health, and it's also important for maintaining a positive patient experience. Learn how to navigate the complexities of healthcare billing.

8 min read
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March 2025

CareCredit FAQs for Providers: What to Know for Your Practice or Business

Get your questions answered about the CareCredit credit card, including how it can be used by patients and clients, the ways it can benefit health and wellness practices or businesses, processing logistics and more.

5 min read
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February 2025

5 Key Trends in Healthcare Payments to Watch

With emerging digital solutions and established healthcare payment and financing partners, providers are bridging the gap between what consumers want and need and what providers can offer.

7 min read
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February 2025

Billing for Telehealth: Best Practices and Key Questions to Ask Payers

How well does your practice support patients throughout the telehealth billing process? Discover ways to improve your patient payments process and boost your financial performance.

5 min read
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February 2025

5 Helpful Strategies to Improve Your Healthcare Billing Process

Healthcare billing plays a crucial role in keeping your operations running smoothly. Learn smart strategies for reviewing and improving the billing process for your patients and practice.

7 min read
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February 2025

6 Strategies to Reduce Churn and Boost Patient Retention

Improving patient retention benefits both the provider and the patient. Learn strategies to help improve your patient or client experience and inspire loyalty.

7 min read
7 Benefits of Offering Patient Financing

February 2025

7 Benefits of Patient Financing for Health and Wellness Practices

Flexible financing gives patients and clients another way to pay for care at the time of service, which helps both patients and your practice. Learn more about the benefits.

5 min read
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February 2025

Tips and Scripts for Financial Conversations

Learn when and how to most effectively talk to patients about the cost of care and payment options that can help them access the care they want and need.

4 min read

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