Phia GroupPhia Group Mediahttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/PostsProtecting the Most Vulnerablehttps://www.phiagroup.com/Media/Posts/PostId/1271/protecting-the-most-vulnerableBlog,Balance BillingThu, 24 Aug 2023 17:21:46 GMT<p style="margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#374151">By: Corey Crigger, Esq. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#374151">In February 2022, we received a balance bill referral that was truly exceptional, but for all the wrong reasons. Our client received a staggering bill of over $675,000.00 after a premature delivery with major complications resulted in a two-month stay in the NICU. It was an unjust financial burden exacerbating an already challenging situation.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 15pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Our Efforts to Help:</span></b> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="color:#374151">We immediately sprang into action, aiming to halt collection efforts while devising a strategy to achieve desired results. While the provider was unwavering in their stance, our #PatientDefenseProgram Partner Firm came to our aid. After over a year of negotiations, the provider eventually agreed to a settlement of an additional $50,000. </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:#374151">This isn't just a victory for The Phia Group and the Balance Bill SafeGuard program; it's a triumph for a family that should never have been subjected to this ordeal. If you're seeking to protect your clients from similar situations, get in touch with The Phia Group today.</span></span></span></span></p> 1271