Here's What Happens To Your Medical Bills When Your Doctor Joins Forces With A Hospital

For much of the history of U.S. medical care, hospitals and physicians have existed as separate financial entities. Physicians in the U.S. have typically been self-employed, as solo or group practitioners and not as hospital employees. An internist like me might have admitting privileges to several local hospitals. When we admit patients to one of those hospitals, we bill insurance for our services. The hospitals send insurers separate bills for hospital-related expenses. Physicians and hospitals have depended on each other to conduct their business, but they have done so while largely maintaining their financial independence.

Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - June 30, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Peter Ubel Source Type: news