Self-Pay Partner Restores Patient Trust, Increases Collections Case Study

Case Study | December 22, 2025

Self-Pay Partner Restores Patient Trust, Increases Collections Through Expertise, Communication, and Innovation

A regional hospital in the South was struggling to build trust and manage collections among its growing self-pay patient population. Many patients felt uncertain or overwhelmed when navigating their financial responsibilities, leading to prolonged calls, inconsistent follow-through, and overall dissatisfaction. The hospital’s leadership recognized that to provide a more supportive experience and to improve collections, they needed a partner capable of both operational expertise and compassionate patient-centered communication.

Click the button below to download the full case study to learn how ElevatePFS® Customer Service Advocates addressed patient concerns promptly, reducing call times while increasing patient confidence. The hospital saw measurable improvements in self-pay collections and a reduction in call volume. ElevatePFS® used a variety of reporting tools to track performance and consistently surpassed performance goals. The provider was thrilled with the abandonment rates, collections, and responsiveness.

"The communication from the teams has been exceptional. ElevatePFS® works extremely hard to have a seamless flow between them, us, and the patients. Any time anything is needed, we only need to ask, and it is looked into and taken care of. Our patients have been extremely satisfied since our move to ElevatePFS®."

— Patient Financial Services Manager