Written by Reed Tinsley |
June 29, 2007
One way front desk people embezzlement is this way: after the patient leaves the office, the charges and any related payments are not entered in the computer and the patient is designated as a "no show" for that day. The employee then pockets any cash received from that particular patient. Make sure all charge tickets are reconciled each day and compared against the patient sign in sheet.
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Reed Tinsley CPA
This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on
accounting & tax,
practice management, and
financial planning.
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