Hospital Discounts Offered To Patients Who Cannot Afford To Pay Their Hospital Bills
Guidance to stakeholders with the view of the Office of Inspector General on the following topics: (1) discounts provided by hospitals for uninsured patients who cannot afford to pay their hospital bills and (2) reductions or waivers of Medicare cost-sharing amounts by hospitals for patients experiencing financial hardship.
Final
Issued by: Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Issue Date: February 02, 2004
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