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: Illinois Medical Malpractice BlogPatients Overcharged by Chicago Hospital Group
By Steven M. Levin and John J. Perconti
Advocate Health Group, the largest medical care provider in the Chicago area, allegedly ?overcharged uninsured patients for services provided.? The Chicago hospital group settled about $3.8 million with the class action alleging the claims against the health group for the overpaid money. As part of the settlement, the Illinois hospital group will provide charity care to patients that are uninsured.
Read more about the Chicago Heath Group settlement here.
Full post as published by Illinois Medical Malpractice Blog on March 10, 2009 (boomark / email).
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