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Waiving Copays May Do More Harm Than Good

Published on Fri Jan 12, 2024

An act of generosity could lead to major ramifications. Healthcare professionals, by their nature, are empathetic and caring. When dealing with a patient who is experiencing financial difficulties, for example, the medical practice might be tempted to waive the fee or copay that was previously agreed upon with the patient’s insurance company. Although this may appear to be a kindly [...]
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