Can we use our own forms that simplify HIPAA? Are there limits on information to attorneys, insurers, or third parties? Does a patient have the right to make changes to their records? Am I responsible for a managed care companies HIPAA compliance? Can we offer a discount for “payment on the same day of service”? Can a doctor offer lower prices to a patient with insurance who pays for their services immediately and files their own insurance claim? Can a doctor create special pricing if all family members are treated at the same time? Can a doctor offer a pre-payment discount? Can a doctor offer lower prices to patients without insurance who cannot immediately pay for their services? Can we waive co-pays or deductibles to be competitive? We have patients that do not have insurance. May we offer them a discount? Must we take back the same day discount if the patient delays their payment? May we offer a rebate to patients who do not have insurance for their acute care? Can we give discounts based on the amount or frequency of care? Must I document a patient’s financial hardship before offering financial assistance? Can we offer payment plans tied to when a patient is paid? What is the potential problem when a doctor offers a “cash discount”? Can I give the patient a receipt for “list price” when they received a discount?
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