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Is there a penalty to physicians for non-medically necessary hospitalizations?

April 26, 2017hospitalizations necessary non-medically penalty physicians

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Is there a penalty to physicians for non-medically necessary hospitalizations?

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No. The physician’s claim and the hospital’s claim are not linked. We will notify the attending physician when a review results in an adverse determination such as a medical necessity non-certification (denial).