Monday, July 23, 2018

REVISIT CARECREDIT AS A PAYMENT OPTION FOR YOUR PATIENTS

First of all, let me assure you that I have no connection whatsoever with CareCredit. While I have seen CareCredit card services offered in clients' offices for years, the increase in professional practices and various retailers offering CareCredit makes it worth mentioning to those dentists currently not offering this payment option. In the last few weeks, I have seen CareCredit promotional brochures in five offices I have visited—one general dental practice, one oral surgeon, two medical offices, and one veterinary clinic—and that frequency of use caught my attention.

So, what is CareCredit? CareCredit is a credit card that can be used by an entire family, including pets, specifically for health, wellness, and beauty needs, treatments, and supplies. CareCredit provides flexibility and convenience for many healthcare and personal care expenses not covered by insurance, including co-payments and deductibles.

CareCredit now has over ten million card holders, some of whom may be your patients or potential patients. In today's world of demand for immediate gratification, patients expect to receive complete dental care NOW or ASAP, not scheduled according to some payment plan timetable. When your practice enrolls as a CareCredit provider, patients can get their care while you receive your fee, both without delay. Payment is a contract between CareCredit and your patients, leaving your practice free of collection problems.

If you're interested in adding CareCredit to your menu of payment options, visit carecredit.com or call 800-365-8295 for information. As with all third-party services, make certain you understand all the contract conditions and demands, including the fine print, before signing on the dotted line.

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