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PatientFi Integration: Complete Setup and Usage Guide

Updated over a week ago

What is PatientFi?

PatientFi is a patient financing solution that integrates seamlessly with Aesthetic Record, allowing your patients to pay for treatments over time with flexible payment plans. This integration helps practices increase accessibility to treatments while ensuring prompt payment through PatientFi's streamlined approval process.

For all transactions using Galderma products, a 0% processing rate is available.

Disclaimer: To qualify for waived fees, practices must have a Galderma buy-in to unlock savings for one full year and use the ASPIRE x Aesthetic Record integration.

Key Benefits

  • Increased Treatment Accessibility: Patients can afford larger treatment packages through flexible financing

  • Quick Approval Process: Fast patient enrollment and approval system

  • Seamless Integration: Works directly within your existing Aesthetic Record checkout workflow

  • Comprehensive Reporting: Full integration with Business Insights for tracking and reconciliation

  • Savings: Practices using Galderma products receive 0% processing towards transactions.

  • DISCLAIMER: To qualify for the waived fees with Galderma, a Galderma buy-in is required to unlock the savings for one full year.

Practice Enrollment Process

Step 1: Enable the Integration

Navigate to Settings → Integrations → PatientFi

Toggle the integration ON

Click the "Register on PatientFi" link to complete enrollment

Step 2: Complete PatientFi Registration

  1. The link will direct you to PatientFi's enrollment portal

  2. Complete all required enrollment details and documentation

  3. Wait for approval from PatientFi

Step 3: Activate Integration

  1. Once approved, your Aesthetic Record account will automatically be integrated with PatientFi.

  2. Return to Settings → Integrations → PatientFi in Aesthetic Record

  3. Select the clinic you want to connect to PatientFi

  4. Save

Patient Enrollment Process

For New PatientFi Users

  1. From the patient's profile, navigate to Patient Wallet

  2. Click "Enroll" under the PatientFi section

  3. Add the patient's phone number

  4. The patient will receive an SMS invitation

  5. Patient completes enrollment on PatientFi, including:

    -Personal Information

    -Agreement to Terms and Conditions

  6. Upon approval, the patient will see a "Congratulations" screen

  7. The approved amount will display in the AR patient wallet

For Existing PatientFi Users

  • The "Reload" button will be visible

  • The current approved amount displays in the wallet

  • Patients can refresh their available balance as needed

Using PatientFi at Checkout

Payment Process

  1. Select Payment Method: Choose PatientFi during checkout

  2. Send Payment Request: System sends request to PatientFi

  3. Patient Receives SMS: Patient gets checkout link via text

  4. Choose Payment Plan: Patient selects preferred payment terms in PatientFi

  5. Finalize Transaction: Patient completes down payment and confirms plan

  6. Process Complete: Transaction automatically processes in AR

Important Notes

  • Invoice Status: Invoices show "Pending Payment" until PatientFi approval

  • Minimum Amount: Each clinic has a PatientFi-set minimum transaction amount

  • Partial Payments: PatientFi can be combined with other payment methods

  • Tips Included: PatientFi payments automatically include any tips

  • Zero Balance: The PatientFi option appears greyed out if the patient has $0 available balance

Reporting and Tracking

Sales Summary Reports

  • PatientFi transactions appear in several key reports:

Total Sales Report & Deposit Slip Report

  • Processing fees included in the "Processing and Business Fees" line item

Payment Method Net Report

  • Shows PatientFi as a separate payment method

  • Displays net amounts collected

Payment Methods Report

  • Located under Sales → Payments & Liabilities Reports

  • Separates PatientFi processing fees as line items

Important Reporting Notes

  • PatientFi line items appear in all reports regardless of integration status

  • Processing fees are tracked separately for accurate reconciliation

  • All PatientFi transactions sync with the existing Business Insights structure

Limitations and Considerations

Transaction Restrictions

  • No Refunds/Voids: Invoices paid exclusively through PatientFi cannot be refunded or voided in AR

  • Minimum Amounts: Each practice has a $200 PatientFi-determined minimum transaction requirement

  • Pending Status: Transactions remain pending until PatientFi approval is received

Best Practices

  1. Patient Education: Inform patients about the PatientFi process before treatment

  2. Enrollment Timing: Encourage patient enrollment before appointment day for smoother checkout

  3. Balance Monitoring: Regularly check the patient's PatientFi balances during consultation

  4. Staff Training: Ensure all staff understand the approval and payment process

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Patient Enrollment Issues

  • Verify the patient's phone number is correct and can receive SMS

  • Verify the patient's email is the same in PatientFi and Aesthetic Record

  • Ensure patient completes all required PatientFi documentation

  • Check that the patient meets PatientFi's approval criteria

Payment Processing Issues

  • Confirm the patient has sufficient approved balance

  • Verify patient completed payment plan selection in PatientFi

  • Check the invoice minimum amount requirements

Reporting Discrepancies

  • Allow time for pending transactions to process

  • Verify the integration is correctly configured

  • Contact support if processing fees appear incorrect

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