Unfortunately, many practice management systems lock you in to one or two processors, eliminating your competitive leverage to negotiate low pricing for your merchant account. So, what are your options? You can either resign yourself to continually watching your pricing and fighting off rate hikes, or you can consider a “non-integrated” solution. ...

The truth is, how much you can save depends on what you’re paying now and how much of that is negotiable. Unfortunately, not all processing costs can be lowered. That said, we’ve found that switching from Dentrix to a processor through a CardFellow membership results in significant savings – often more than 40%. For some practices, it adds up to hu...

If you’re running a business that sells a medication, product, or supplement that makes a health claim or treats an illness, you’re in ‘pharmaceuticals.’ In this explanation of high risk merchant accounts for pharmaceuticals, we’ll explain the various categories involved and help you determine the right credit card processing solution for your busi...

As a dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon, or dental professional, you know that accepting credit and debit cards is convenient for patients and can eliminate the time and expense of sending invoices to collect payment. But many practices overpay for credit card processing, either by choosing practice management systems that lock them into hi...

One way that dental practices can become more efficient is through using good dental practice management software. Carestream Dental provides several dental practice management solutions. In this review, we’ll take a look at some of the options, explore features and functionality, and help you decide if it’s a good fit for your dental practice. Ca...

Founded by physicians, the company’s website boasts more than 33,000 satisfied users in the fields of podiatry, pediatrics, cardiology, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, surgical centers, urgent care, and more. As MediTouch the company has partnerships with major organizations in the medical field, including t...

If you’re running a medical practice or other healthcare clinic, there’s a lot to keep track of. It’s vital to stay on top of medical records, appointments, billing, consultations, and all the other administrative tasks needed to provide first-class medical service. In this review, we’ll explore Kareo’s various features, look into how it can hel...

Taking credit cards at your clinic may even reduce your likelihood of overdue bills, especially if you implement a credit card on file (CCOF) policy. If you know you want to take credit cards, but it seems like a minefield, this article will tell you what you need to know about accepting credit cards at a medical practice, setting up a credit ca...

From co-payments to needing or wanting procedures that aren’t necessarily covered by insurance, your clients turn to credit cards to pay. As a cosmetic or plastic surgeon, being able to accept your client’s credit or debit card can be the difference between getting their business or losing it to another practice. Maybe you’re new to taking credi...

Here’s what you need to know about taking credit cards at your dental office. Credit Card Processing for Dentists: The Basics When accepting credit cards, the basics stay the same whether it’s a retail store or your dental practice. Every time you take a card for payment, you’ll owe a portion of that transaction to a credit card processor, ...