A number of Canadians end up in hospitals in the U.S.  

Many of them are either uninsured or under-insured. The result is that they end up stuck with a big hospital bill.

The bills are a lesson in humility. One night in the ER results in a bill of $32,000.  A fractured femur with 3 days in the hospital is $90,000. A ten day stay in the ICU results in a bill of $350,000.

U.S. hospitals use a confusing pricing structure. The highest rate is reserved for insurers. It is called chargemaster. A metabolic panel is $1400 under chargemaster and $27 according to Medicare. 

RCM's process includes a detailed audit, a test for clinical relevance (was the procedure evidence based and necessary) and a comparative analysis followed by collaborative reviews of the bills with the revenue officers at the hospital.

This has resulted in very positive outcomes for RCM's clients. 

Mr. and Mrs. D were in Florida for the winter.

Mr. D had a big prostate. He required a catheter. The catheter got infected. He got sick and went to the local hospital. He spent one night in the ER. The hospital bill was $32,000 with $15,000 charged for the CT study.

To get started, Mr. and Mrs. D purchased RCM's Priority Call - an extended healthcare benefits card at www.rupertcasemanagement.com/priority 

Using RCM's unique process, we were able to deliver a significant discount. They were very appreciative of our help. 

 And that's our job. We help families who are stuck with big U.S. hospital bills.