A federal ban on surprise medical bills hasn’t entirely curbed the problem, though patients are no longer involved. During the law’s first six months, Tennessee has among the most disputes in the country with nearly 7,000.
ER doctors call private equity staffing practices illegal and seek to ban them
A group of emergency physicians and consumer advocates in multiple states are pushing for stiffer enforcement of decades-old statutes that prohibit the ownership of medical practices by corporations not owned by licensed doctors.
Tennessee health care company wins a round in multi-state fight with insurer over ER doctor pay
A Tennessee-based company that operates one out of every six emergency rooms nationwide has convinced a jury that its doctors in Las Vegas were underpaid by more than $10 million. TeamHealth’s case is part of a much larger legal battle against the country’s largest health insurer.
Tennessee-based TeamHealth overcharged ER patients for earaches, strep throat and pregnancy tests, according to $100M lawsuit
Two titans in health care are clashing in court over emergency room charges.
The Pulaski ER billed her husband $6K for 6 stitches. Then she nearly died to avoid going back.
Jason and DeeAnn Dean recently relocated to her hometown of Dellrose to start organic farming. But an accident led to a fight over a medical bill and impacted their decisions about life-saving care.
Nashville’s Charity ER Has Been Suing More Patients Than Anywhere Else In Town
Nashville General is the city-funded, safety-net hospital. For a patient without insurance, this is supposed to be the best place to go. But its emergency room has been taking more patients to court for unpaid medical bills than any other hospital or practice in town.
Tennessee-Based ER Staffing Giant Pledges To Stop Suing Patients
A Tennessee-based firm that runs emergency rooms around the nation says it will stop suing patients who can’t pay. The company also is pledging to give more discounts for the uninsured.
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