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Originally Posted by JMintzer
Those who think it's only low Medicare payments that are the problem are waaay off base.
Most private insurance companies have lowered their payments to near Medicare rates...
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My daughter, who works for a large for-profit hospital corporation in claim collection, would agree with you. She says the only way some hospitals are able to keep their doors open are the $ they collect from Medicare, as private insurance often no longer pays at a better rate than does the government. Also, Medicare pays on time, whereas the insurance companies delay payment. Aetna is especially difficult.