Question: My podiatrist never wants to write off any patient bills, but I am afraid he’s expending more effort than it’s worth trying to collect. What’s your best advice for determining a write-off?
New York Subscriber
Answer: Of course, you should resort to a write-off when all other collection methods, including discounts, payment plans, etc., have failed. If you are encountering the following situations, a write-off may be justified:
1. The cost of collecting a balance is more [...]
