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Hospital Corporation of America Announces Trauma Activation Fee Discount for the Uninsured
Hospital Corporation of America – one of the world’s largest for-profit operators of healthcare facilities – has announced that it will give a “discount” on its notorious “trauma activation” fees, but only to patients who are uninsured. According to Stephen Ecenia, an attorney for HCA, a “100 percent” discount will be given to these patients….
ABC Tampa Story on Trauma Activation Fees
WFTS ABC Tampa Bay has aired a two-part series on trauma activation fees in the state of Florida which features Pat Palmer of Medical Billing Advocates of America and Medical Recovery Services. Adam Walser reported this feature story, entitled ‘I-Team: Emergency Charges Questioned After 2012 Auto Crash’. Walser teamed with Tampa Bay Times to research…
Why is the “Trauma Activation Fee” so Outrageous?
The Trauma Fee Nightmare When a traumatic event occurs, you want the best health care money can buy. However, you expect the cost of that care to be fair and reasonable. Former trauma patients are seeing a hefty fee on their medical bills simply for coming through the medical facility doors. This “trauma activation fee”…