Narrow networks lead to fights between providers, insurers over surprise bills
When patients unknowingly use an out-of-network physician—sometimes at facilities which they’ve previously confirmed to be within their network—providers and insurers appear to be blaming each other when patients get surprised by the bill.
For more on why insurers say it’s on doctors for rejecting in-network rates, and why doctors counter insurers are trying to take advantage of emergency care laws, click on the link below:
John joined TriMed in 2016, focusing on healthcare policy and regulation. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago, he worked at FM News Chicago and Rivet News Radio, and worked on the state government and politics beat for the Illinois Radio Network. Outside of work, you may find him adding to his never-ending graphic novel collection.