Re: and Shane (esp.) & all!

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In a message dated 5/19/00 8:32:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

twarner@... writes:

<< If a provider refuses to treat a patient because his first bill isn't

paid, even when insurance has approved payment, given an amount to be

paid, and just hasn't received the check yet, is that ethical?

Just to be fair, let's say the insurance did approve late.

What do you all think about that?

>>

Tami-I guess it would depend on if the person had signed a financial

agreement that they (the parent or patient) would remit payment if the

insurance carrier (1) did not pay on time or (2) backed out of

pre-authorization. Just wondering if that is a factor here or not, just

wanted to get the facts straight. Kimry