[Winona Online Democracy] In an article today in USA Today by Julie Appleby "four hospital systems - Allina, North Memorial, Park Nicollet and HealthEast Care -say they will offer discount so to uninsured patients with household incomes below $125,000. Such patients would pay an amount no greater than what is paid by large insurers."
"The agreement will remain in effect for two years. Minnesota hospitals ...have demonstrated bold leadership in tackling this problem," said Minnesota Hospital Association President Bruce Rueben." The Minnesota settlement, negotiated by Attorney General Mike Hatch is the first state to broker such a deal to settle class-action cases in nine states. "While good news for patients.... It's sad that it requires intervention of the attorney general to get this information out to the public and to stop the overbilling of uninsured patients." Mark Rukavina, Access Project. Will the Mayo System, Franciscan Skemp Healthcare, Gundersen Lutheran and CMH-Winona Health follow this important fairness practice? Paul Double _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
