It’s January, and that means deductibles have reset. For most medical practices, this is the start of a patient collections nightmare that cripples cash flow in February and March. But it doesn’t have to be. The root of all patient AR is a failure to communicate. In this episode, you’ll get a 3-step playbook to get ahead of the Q1 AR explosion by setting clear expectations with your patients. In this episode, you will learn: • The exact script your front desk must use to eliminate patient “sticker shock.” • Why you must verify benefits for every single patient in Q1, with no exceptions. • How to make upfront payment collection a standard, non-awkward policy. This 15-minute episode provides a clear, urgent strategy to protect your cash flow and save your team from chasing debt all quarter. Don’t start the year in a hole.