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Pros, Cons of Provider-Based Conversions

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  Issue: September 2015  |  September 15, 2015


Steven M. Harris, EsqSteven M. Harris, Esq., is a nationally recognized healthcare attorney and a member of the law firm McDonald Hopkins LLC. Contact him via e-mail at [email protected].

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Drawbacks & Benefits of Hospital Ownership for Patients

Drawbacks

  1. Patients receive two invoices; and
  2. Patients may pay more because they assume responsibility for a higher percentage of the cost.

Benefits

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  1. Medical records are integrated, so the physician can get a better idea of the patient’s overall health more easily, aiding diagnosis and possibly improving patient care;
  2. Improved care improves patient satisfaction; and
  3. Patients receive uniform handling for billing purposes.

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