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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler
Most Physicians and facilities understand that fully collecting on self-pay cases is a long and tedious process and that some - they will never collect and use that to offset tax liabilities. That portion is sold off for pennies on the $ to collection agencies.
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Just curious, (for the MDs or others in the know); can providers generate huge medical bills for patients they know will never pay, (indigent), and then write that amount off their income taxes as a "loss"? Sounds like a vital part of their business plan if so.
