http://disqus.com/people/f001d24a4333bdc9fb6e3ad84d50d5e6/enSun, 03 Dec 2006 11:02:00 -0000http://symtym.disqus.com/oops/#comment-1889785This is a significant issue for physicians. Insurance company "A" signs a contract with Hospital "X" as the network provider, at a reasonable rate.....then offers the physicians there an unacceptable contract. So, the physicians don't sign, and when patients show up with emergencies, they are understandably frustrated. The physician then spends 6-12 months trying to get paid, and the patient ends up often in collections. Insurance companies need to make it clear that not all physicians at a "network" facility may be network providers.Aggravated DocSurgFri, 08 Jul 2005 03:51:00 -0000http://symtym.disqus.com/medicare_meaning_lean/#comment-1889808Thanks for sorting all that out --- it's important for the average non-physician to know. However, to my mind, the best solution for emergency physicians is to drop all contracts with insurers. You, above any other physicians, have a captive market, and if the insurers want to justify decreasing your reimbursement just because Medicare will, screw 'em. The patients will continue to need to be seen.Aggravated DocSurgFri, 24 Mar 2006 06:57:00 -0000http://symtym.disqus.com/law_school_is_history/#comment-1889827Congratulations on a well-spent hiatus! And welcome back!Aggravated DocSurgSun, 03 Dec 2006 11:02:00 -0000