Suggestionby Anonymous (no login)I practice full scope and unfortunately have to take ER call at some hospitals. I say unfortunately because when a healthy, insured patient presents to the ER it typically is sent to orthopedists(who sometimes are paid a stipend in addition to what they bill) and when they are uninsured, mentally unstable, or not a great surgical candidate then they are referred to "one of the best foot and ankle surgeons in the country" me. Even if we do the case for free or under the pretense of getting paid the case consumes huge amounts of time trying to find a hospital to take the case, an anthesiologist and internist to treat the patient etc. Here is the solution we have worked out: For any ER referral we tell query the patient when the call as to their insurance coverage. If they have none, we are not on the plan, or if there is doubt that they have coverage we verify that coverage BEFORE they arrive. Anyone wihout coverage is told on the phone that require a $300-500 deposit up front before they can be seen and that it will applied to the visit/evaluation. Any other care will require a 50% down payment and they will be responsible for finding a primary care doc and they will make any arrangements with the hospital and anesthesia group. Usually once this policy is explained they will either follow it or go to another doctor. If they show up without the deposit we do not see them. from IP address 152.163.189.129 Goto Forum Home |
| Find more forums on Medical Schools | Create your own forum at Network54 |
| Copyright © 1999-2008 Network54. All rights reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Statement |
DISCLAIMER: The Podiatry Forum (PF) is
moderated. It often takes up to seven days for messages to
be posted by the moderator. All poster should be
aware that slanderous, libelous, derogatory, highly personal or unsubstantiated
comments are not permitted. The webmaster and moderators assume no
responsibility as to the validity of posts appearing in the PF and chatroom.
All posts should be independently verified by the PF user. Opinions
expressed in the PF are not those of the webmaster nor moderators. The
poster bares all legal, civil, criminal and monetary responsibilities for their
posts on the Podiatry Forum and chatroom.
All Prospective Students should be aware that in a
forum of this nature, more negative comments about podiatry will exists and
sentiments expressed by posters does not necessarily reflect the profession as a
whole. If posts on the PF seem to be of a negative nature, it is not by
design. The intent of the webmaster and moderators is to facilitate
positive constructivism and create a podiatric community through cooperation.
Therefore, the comments expressed on the PF are solely the opinion of the poster
and by appearing in the PF and chatroom do not constitute any approval by the
webmaster or moderator. Individuals considering a career in podiatric
medicine should not rely on messages/posters in the PF to form the basis of
their decision to enter the field.
Copyright 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005. All rights reserved. Posts become the property of The Podiatry Forum. Messages in whole or in part may not be copied or used in any manner without the written consent of the webmaster. Individuals seeking advice on medical conditions should contact a licensed podiatrist for evaluation and treatment. Medical advice given on the Podiatry Forum is for information purposes only and the accuracy of such advice cannot be guaranteed.