
Some not-for-profits involved in uninsured billing lawsuits have decided to settle the cases rather than pay hefty legal fees to fight in court. But hospitals contend offering discounts to the uninsured won't make much of a difference since most don't pay anyway. Attorney John Phillips, left, says the fact poor people don't have the money to pay is really the impetus behind these lawsuits.
Medically Uninsured, Charities, Compensation and Redress, Uncompensated Care, Liability, Legal, Patient Credit and Collection, Hospitals, Voluntary, United States
Medically Uninsured, Charities, Compensation and Redress, Uncompensated Care, Liability, Legal, Patient Credit and Collection, Hospitals, Voluntary, United States
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