tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973827.post110496404598640834..comments2024-01-11T07:40:01.736-05:00Comments on The Stopped Clock: "We Don't Accept Uninsured Patients"Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16523334580402022332noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973827.post-1105489287009804602005-01-11T19:21:00.000-05:002005-01-11T19:21:00.000-05:00Yes - some doctors are happy to work with uninsure...Yes - some doctors are happy to work with uninsured patients, although absent a relationship, as you note, prepayment is usually required.<br /><br />Even with a discount, the doctor's fee may well be higher than the insurance company is paying. I've heard of discounts for insurers in excess of 40% for certain procedures. Perhaps somebody here can fill us in on typical discounts for insurers.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523334580402022332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5973827.post-1105304062100322422005-01-09T15:54:00.000-05:002005-01-09T15:54:00.000-05:00Actually, I have dealt with many physicians who ac...Actually, I have dealt with many physicians who accept uninsured patients, for cash at time of services--and many who give a discount to uninsured patients. That's because insurance companies also make money by stalling and delaying payment to doctors. Plenty of doctors would rather have $100 today than wait for months for an insurance company to get around to cutting them a $200 check.mythagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138471078836187498noreply@blogger.com