"Several private health insurers, such as Aetna and WellPoint, have moved to end reimbursements to hospitals for treatment that results from serious medical errors, the Wall Street Journal reports. The insurers also will not allow their members to be billed for hospital errors...Here is where you may get screwed.
In hospital contracts that require renewal, Aetna has begun to include a provision that ends reimbursements for 28 "never events" outlined by the National Quality Forum."
You will sign an informed consent that will specifically enumerate the "never events" and other events, too. You will also sign a statement of responsibility for payment in the event that your insurer refuses.
Presto chango. The events occur, you are responsible.
After all, you were warned and you agreed to the risks, right?
Better to stay away from the sick care system.
Better to be fit to improve your chances.
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