The Surprising Ways Accounting Affects Patient Care
Most people assume accounting in healthcare is just about bills, reimbursements, or the endless alphabet soup of payers—Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and more. But the truth is far more surprising: accounting silently shapes nearly every moment of a patient’s experience. From the time they walk into a clinic to the time they leave, financial decisions—good or bad—determine staffing levels, wait times, equipment quality, safety measures, and even which services a hospital can continue offering.
📅 November 18, 2025⏱️ 7 min read