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Doctor Asks Court for Help With Insurance Payments

Insurance companies and the tort “reform” movement put the blame for high medical costs and the loss of doctors in a state on lawyers and lawsuits, and yet…..

Doctor asks court for help with insurance payments By Tambria Leonard-Whitman

Dr. Wilbur Hah of Orange Medical Surgical Associates asked Judge Carl Thibodeaux and members of the Orange County Commission on Monday for help to avoid a forced reduction and degradation of medical services in Orange.

“Quality health care is at stake,” Hah told commissioners. He is concerned low fees paid to doctors by Blue Cross Blue Shield will drive current and prospective doctors out of the area.

Hah said he sees a looming crisis occurring if not fixed within the next 18 to 24 months. Thibodeaux agreed to contact BCBS of Texas directly to arrange a meeting and help to facilitate discussion over this issue. (link)

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