As most healthcare practices in the U.S. aim to receive payments within two months of providing services, at times getting this dream come true can be a real challenge. Moreover, factors such as geographic location, payer mix and the type of practice can also influence the time it takes to collect payments. It is no doubt that understanding the A/R turnover ratio not only helps in identifying inefficiencies but also shows the areas for improvement in your billing processes that you can work on.