Question

Is it ethical to limit access to patients covered by poorly paying insurers? If you were a Practice Administrator, how would you approach a situation where you needed to limit losses created by treating patients with no insurance or poorly paying insurance who arrive at the physician's office?

Answer 1

Answer: It is not ethical to limit access to the patient covered by poorly-paying insurers. There is an equal right for the person to get adequate treatment. But the patient has to pay extra for the extra things that are used during the treatment process. If there are losses created by treating patients with no insurance or poorly paying insurance, as a practice administrator explain the treatment plan and its cost to the patient and family members. This will helps to decide whether they can afford the money or not. If they are not able to afford it, plan to refer the patient to the safety net providers.