Medicare Referral Loophole: Patients Slugged with Extra Costs
2025-02-03
ABC Health on MSN.com
A loophole in the Medicare referrals process is leaving patients out of pocket, with some being charged twice for initial consultations when their specialist referrals expire. Health experts warn this practice is potentially illegal and unfairly targets patients with ongoing care needs, highlighting the need for Medicare reform and more transparent healthcare costs. As healthcare costs continue to rise, patients are being urged to be aware of their rights and seek assistance from health professionals to navigate the system. Keywords like healthcare reform, Medicare costs, and specialist referrals are being closely monitored by health experts.
