How We Helped a Clinic Reduce Visit Costs and Improve Profitability

At Harrison & Hall’s Solutions Group, we specialize in helping clinics turn financial uncertainty into strategic clarity.

One of our recent clients—a midsize primary care clinic—reached out struggling to understand how much each patient visit truly cost them. They suspected their Medicaid reimbursements weren’t covering expenses, but they didn’t have the data to confirm it.

🔍 Our Solution:We conducted a Cost-Per-Visit Analysis that included:

• Staff wages per appointment type

• Supply and overhead costs (rent, utilities, EHR fees)

• Comparison of actual cost vs. reimbursement from Medicaid and commercial payers

💡 Key Insight:We discovered that Medicaid visits were reimbursed at $95, but the true cost per visit was $120 — a loss of $25 per visit.

📈 Our Recommendations:

• Shift scheduling to reduce overtime during low-volume hours

• Promote higher-margin services like physicals and vaccines

• Implement a monthly finance dashboard to monitor payer trends

  
  

💰 Outcome:Within 60 days, the clinic reduced its average loss per Medicaid visit by 40% and identified over $18,000 in annual savings. They now use our dashboard monthly to guide staffing, services, and outreach priorities.

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