Question
What is the real ''turn around'' time for approving patients for hearing aid financing? In particular, I am referring to how long would it take if I were to try to accomplish this while the patient is in the office? Is it quicker if I call, fax or email?
Answer
Purchasing hearing aids is a big decision and a hearing aid consultation is often an intense appointment that covers lots of information over a short period of time. Being able to secure an approval for financing while the patient is still in the office will help expedite the fitting process. For the fastest credit decisions, call and speak to one of our credit analysts after the patient has filled out a credit application. In most cases, an approval can be made within 5 minutes.
Charles Stone Au.D. Founder and CEO of ESCO. Dr. Stone has been an audiologist for more than 25 years. Dr. Stone can be contacted directly at ESCO, 3215 Fernbrook Lane North, Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-5325, or dial 1-800-992-3726, or email to cstone@earserv.com. To read the Audiology Online INTERVIEW with Dr Stone, please CLICK HERE.
Click here to visit the Ear Service Corporation (ESCO) website.
Charles Stone, AuD
Founder and CEO of ESCO
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