Another issue not mentioned, but associated with the same pool, is that hospitals get dramatically more money for the same procedure than a private practice doc

Another issue not mentioned, but associated with the same pool, is that hospitals get dramatically more money for the same procedure than a private practice doctor. Not even upcoding. Fortunately, Medicare is looking at this problem now. http://www.compassphs.com/blog/health-navigation/medicare-to-stop-paying-more-to-doctor-office-if-owned-by-hospital-system/ http://www.compassphs.com/blog/health-navigation/medicare-to...