Delayed Ambulance Invoice Collections
Definition
Ambulance services in states like South Australia and Victoria bill patients directly unless covered by membership or insurance, with fees up to AUD 4,653 for retrieval teams. Failure to promptly verify and collect leads to unrecovered revenue.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: AUD 1,207 call-out fee + AUD 6.90/km per delayed invoice; up to AUD 4,653 for retrieval teams[1][3]
- Frequency: Per incident, with multiple payment channels increasing delays
- Root Cause: Manual eligibility checks for memberships, concessions, and third-party responsibilities
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Fire Protection players in Australia waste AUD 1,207+ per uncollected emergency invoice on Time-to-Cash Drag. Automation of eligibility verification eliminates this risk.
Affected Stakeholders
Billing teams, Finance managers, Compliance officers
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Unbilled Third-Party EMS Transports
Patient Payment Friction Churn
AS1851 Non-Compliance Fines
Idle Equipment Bottlenecks
Rework from Poor Tracking
Fire Investigation Reporting Delays
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