u/Alterdoc

I have a few patients with a high deductible insurance. Often they get hit with $150-170 bill they are responsible for. Not a good business practice, but I feel bad. I understand some will say “it’s patient’s responsibility to know this and pay.” Still doesn’t change that I feel a big uneasy. So, make me feel better about sending them tgat bill (granted, it’s sent by my billing company) and let me know how you approach this? Fo you ask patients to pay a partial upfront payment?
Thanks!

Hi all,
I’m looking to offer primary care as a VA Community Care Network physician. Already part of optum. What do I need to do in order to make the VA aware we’re offering these services? Also, is there any specific training that has to be done?
Thanks!