Is it legal to dismiss a patient from a medical provider/clinic with only two days notice and halting even lab work?

Patients are terminated by medical practices for a variety of reasons--not paying bills, refusing necessary treatments, missing appointments, or...

RE: I rec'd a check from my HMO- previous question. thank you for your responses -

The ambulance company may have been out-of-network. Even though HMOs generally do not have out-of-network benefits, there are exceptions for...

Working for private or independent medical practices vs hospitals or groups

There are no Texas laws that protect a private sector employee, such as an individual working for a medical billing company, with respect to...

What kind of attorney would I consult for medical battery and violation of patient rights?

A hospital is not responsible for fulfilling requests from a patient unless they are noted in the medical record.

No, it is not illegal. If you do not want a claim sent to the health plan, you have to specifically request in writing that the health care...

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How can I get my medical records from a doctor,anesthesiologist & owner of clinics,after being dropped as his patient?

A Texas physician has 15 business days to release requested copies of medical and/or billing records. If a physician denies the request, either in...

What rights do I have on medical problem, Wife has intrathecal pump that needs replaced can't get Doctor's office to respond.

The physician and your wife have a physician-patient relationship. If the physician has not terminated the physician-patient relationship, his...

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Will obamacare any way affect wc medical

No. Workers compensation insurance programs are state-regulated.

Despite giving insurance info to hospital, they never mention being out of network. I am billed $40,000. Can I take it to court?

You are responsible for your medical care and reading and understanding your health insurance policy and identifying network participating...

Here's the deal. I was certified through this company while I was taking my pain medication

It is up to the employer whether they want to assume the risk of you operating the equipment while on pain medication. Although the employer...