• HubertManne
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    58 hours ago

    I feel no surprise billing should have had something that uncovered medical care be specifically spelled out and signed off by the patient before its done or the provider will be on the hook.

    • @bamboo@lemm.ee
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      38 hours ago

      I think it is a tricky situation. For example, you might authorize a minor surgery for instance, only for the surgeon to realize there is a larger problem and they need to perform a more expensive procedure. If you are unconscious, there is no way to get consent, and likewise you want providers to have the flexibility to perform time sensitive procedures without concern that it would never be paid for because there wasn’t prior consent.

      • HubertManne
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        48 hours ago

        Insurance is required to cover emergency measures though if im not mistaken.