Ep10: Jeremy Zug on Transparent Billing for Group Practices
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This episode, with Jeremy Zug, partner at Practice Solutions, focuses on transparent billing for group practices. Jeremy shares his journey from community mental health to leading a nationwide billing company that supports practices across all 50 states. His story demonstrates how transparency and communication can revolutionize the way group practices manage their revenue cycles.
Jeremy explains how billing is often considered “black magic,” leaving practice owners in the dark. At Practice Solutions, his team takes a collaborative approach—ensuring clinicians understand every part of the billing process. This transparency fosters trust and builds long-term client relationships, many of which last over four years.
Listeners will learn:
- Tips for Improving Billing Efficiency
- Why Payer Strategy Is Vital for Long-Term Practice Sustainability
- Practical Steps to Settle Outstanding Claims and Boost Cash Flow
- The Influence of Compensation Models on Clinician Retention and Morale
Jeremy also shares insights into mission-driven practice ownership, highlighting how billing can either drain energy or empower leaders to focus on patient care and sustainable growth. He discusses success stories where practices doubled revenue and reduced unpaid claims through structured billing strategies and payer partnerships.
Whether you’re choosing between in-house billing and outsourcing, refining your payer strategy, or exploring better ways to compensate clinicians, this episode provides actionable insights to strengthen your group practice.
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About the Host
Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first.
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- Website: firesidestrategic.com
Chapters
1. Ep10: Jeremy Zug on Transparent Billing for Group Practices (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Practice Solutions (00:00:56)
3. Early Experiences in Billing (00:01:15)
4. The Need for Transparency (00:03:30)
5. The Spiritual Journey of Business (00:05:45)
6. Mission-Driven Practices (00:08:22)
7. Transforming Client Relationships (00:10:29)
8. Strategies for Efficient Billing (00:11:07)
9. Navigating Client Expectations (00:14:20)
10. Long-Term Client Relationships (00:16:04)
11. Importance of Payer Relationships (00:18:40)
12. Evaluating Payer Reputation (00:22:02)
13. Structuring Clinician Compensation (00:25:18)
14. Personal Insights and Hobbies (00:29:26)
15. Upcoming Projects and Resources (00:31:56)
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