Hospital Bad Debt Tied to Insured Patients

August 13, 2010

May force them to collect copays up front

A survey by the Delaware Valley Healthcare Council of HAP reveals that the "fastest-growing part of what hospitals call "bad debt: ...is money owed by patients who have insurance." Hospitals have traditionally been reluctant to talk with patients about this up front but may be forced to do so.

Other articles of interest in the August 13, 2010 NAHU Newswire include:

• HHS Faces "Tricky Issue" Of Writing Rules On Healthcare Insurance Annual Limits
• President To Appear At NAIC Meeting

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