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["Lynda" <lurine AT softcom.net>]

Actually, the reverse is true.  Non-insurance patients are charged the 
*standard* rates.  Insurance companies negotiate a rate which is lower than 
the standard.

Hospitals *rarely* discount for cash and it has to be cash up front. 
*Some,* again *rare* doctors will discount for cash up front.

*Sometimes,* again, not the rule but rather the exception, you can negotiate 
the insurance rate on a bill with a hospital but usually only if you pay 
within a very stort period of time.

Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "clhw" <clhw AT infoave.net>


> snip<
> Many doctors and hospitals give 30 - 50% reduction in charges to people 
> who
> carry no insurance. Why?
>
> Just my opinion.
>
> > What are your thoughts on the issue of insurance?
> >
> > *http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/06/magazine/06wwln-safire-t.html?ref=magazine
>
>
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