Hospitals shifting costs to auto insurance system, study finds

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 Auto Legislation & Regulation

Low reimbursements from public health insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, have prompted hospitals to shift costs to automobile insurance companies-raising auto injury claim costs and forcing auto insurers to more closely scrutinize and negotiate hospital bills prior to payment.


External References & Further Reading
http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2010/04/22/109193.htm
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