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Help patients understand their financial responsibility before care is delivered. Our upfront assistance program improves point-of-service collections, reduces bad debt, and builds patient trust.

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45%
More POS Collections
60%
Bad Debt Reduction
95%
Patient Satisfaction
48hr
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  • Pre-Service Cost Estimation
  • Insurance Benefit Explanation
  • Patient Financial Counseling
  • Payment Plan Setup
  • Financial Assistance Screening
  • Charity Care & Sliding Scale Navigation
  • Point-of-Service Collections
  • Transparent Price Communication
What We Do

Patient-First Financial Support

With rising deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, patients are more cost-conscious than ever. Our Upfront Assistance team provides compassionate financial counseling before care — explaining what insurance will cover, estimating the patient's portion, and setting up payment plans — so collections happen before claims are even submitted.

  • ✓Accurate pre-service cost estimates based on verified benefits
  • ✓Clear, jargon-free explanation of patient financial responsibility
  • ✓Flexible payment plan options to maximize collections
  • ✓Financial assistance screening for charity care eligibility
  • ✓Point-of-service co-pay and deductible collection
  • ✓No Surprise Billing Act compliance and patient notice delivery
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Our Process

How Our Upfront Assistance Works

A patient-centered 5-step process that dramatically improves upfront collections.

01
Eligibility Verification
Confirm insurance coverage and extract detailed benefit information including deductibles, co-pays, and maximums.
02
Cost Estimation
Calculate an accurate patient cost estimate based on the planned procedure, provider contract rates, and verified benefits.
03
Patient Communication
Contact the patient with a clear, compassionate explanation of their estimated out-of-pocket responsibility.
04
Financial Counseling
Discuss payment options, financial assistance programs, and flexible payment plans to reduce access barriers.
05
POS Collection
Collect expected patient portion at time of service, with payment plans in place for any remaining balances.
06
Reconciliation
Reconcile estimates against final EOBs and follow up with patients for any variance in final patient responsibility.
FAQ

Upfront Assistance Questions Answered

Does upfront assistance improve the patient experience? +
Absolutely. Studies show that 70% of patients want to know their financial responsibility before a visit. Providing clear cost information upfront eliminates billing surprises, increases trust, and improves patient satisfaction scores.
Are cost estimates guaranteed? +
Our estimates are based on verified benefits and contracted rates, so they are highly accurate. We clearly communicate to patients that estimates may vary if the provider performs additional services. Final bills are reconciled against actual EOBs.
How do you handle patients who can't pay? +
Our financial counselors are trained to compassionately screen for financial assistance eligibility, set up affordable payment plans, and connect patients with charity care programs — keeping patients engaged and reducing write-offs.
Do you comply with the No Surprises Act? +
Yes. Our Upfront Assistance service includes full compliance with the No Surprises Act, including Good Faith Estimates for uninsured and self-pay patients, and proper Advanced Explanation of Benefits for insured patients.

Collect More. Write Off Less.

Our Upfront Assistance program helps practices collect 45% more at the point of service. Get started with a free consultation today.

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