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Why should this be a surprise? American healthcare has nothing to do with patient care. It's only designed to help healthcare workers fill out reimbursement forms.
Dan8267
2015 Apr 11, 11:57am
The government alleged that the lab companies gave doctors referral fees of between $10 and 17 per patient, and waived patient co-pays and deductibles to get their business, according to the statement. They then billed federal health care programs, including Medicare, for payment for the medically unnecessary tests.
I thought the free market solved all problems. This is blasphemy. You must be a witch.
curious2
2015 Apr 11, 1:16pm
I'm waiting for AF to open up a diagnostic lab. He don't need no stinking tests to find out what's going on inside a body.
"The government alleged that the lab companies gave doctors referral fees of between $10 and 17 per patient, and waived patient co-pays and deductibles to get their business, according to the statement. They then billed federal health care programs, including Medicare, for payment for the medically unnecessary tests.
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A separate lawsuit alleges that Burlingame-based Berkeley HeartLab engaged in similar tactics; that case is still pending."