Paying for Physician Call

Written by Reed Tinsley | February 13, 2007

Virginia Hospital to Pay Urologists for Treating Indigent Patients

Private urologists at Virginia hospital to be paid for on-call treatment of the poor
Officials at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia have offered to pay a team of 22 urologists a fee for every indigent patient they treat on call in its emergency department, satisfying some doctors and probably averting a showdown that threatened critical care.
Washington Post - Feb 12, 2007

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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