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Drawbacks & Benefits of Hospital Ownership for Patients
Drawbacks
- Patients receive two invoices; and
- Patients may pay more because they assume responsibility for a higher percentage of the cost.
Benefits
- 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;
- Improved care improves patient satisfaction; and
- Patients receive uniform handling for billing purposes.