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It hurts when you take a deep breath. Is it a heart attack? A blood clot in the lung? An infection?
Emergency room doctors are questioning letters than have gone out to some Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield members in three states that threaten a crackdown on reimbursements.
"Save the ER for emergencies — or cover the cost," reads a letter sent last month to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia members.
"Going to the emergency room (ER) or calling 9-1-1 is always the way to go when it's an emergency. And we've got you covered for those situations," it reads.
"But starting July 1, 2017, you'll be responsible for ER costs when it's NOT an emergency. That way, we can all help make sure the ER's available for people who really are having emergencies."
read more http://www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...-s-payment-decision-angers-er-doctors-n767766
Emergency room doctors are questioning letters than have gone out to some Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield members in three states that threaten a crackdown on reimbursements.
"Save the ER for emergencies — or cover the cost," reads a letter sent last month to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia members.
"Going to the emergency room (ER) or calling 9-1-1 is always the way to go when it's an emergency. And we've got you covered for those situations," it reads.
"But starting July 1, 2017, you'll be responsible for ER costs when it's NOT an emergency. That way, we can all help make sure the ER's available for people who really are having emergencies."
read more http://www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...-s-payment-decision-angers-er-doctors-n767766
