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As Act 28 medical bills in Arkansas continue to reshape how injury compensation works, one issue has become increasingly important: transparency in medical billing. In this article, we uncover…
Medical billing transparency means having bills that fully show the value of the services rendered to our clients. We want bills that clearly document everything done for the injured person and what those services cost because of someone else’s negligence. The more detailed and transparent those bills are, the more they show the real expense of what a hospital or doctor did, and the better we can advocate for our clients.
Transparency helps ensure that the true cost of treatment is presented, rather than a version that’s been reduced or adjusted by insurance arrangements.
Now that Act 28 is the law, transparency in billing is more important than ever. We’re working hard to make sure that clients with health insurance and clients without health insurance are treated the same. That means we want every bill, no matter who the patient is, to look the same.
We don’t want pages filled with adjustments, credits, or insurance payments that muddy the waters. We just want clear evidence of what the hospital did and what it charged.
By insisting on simple, straightforward bills that show actual charges, we’re helping fight back against the unfairness that Act 28 can create.
Bradley Mullins, founding partner at Mullins & Blake Attorneys, has built his Arkansas practice around helping injury victims uncover the true value of their medical care in a system that often hides it behind insurance adjustments and billing codes.
With extensive experience interpreting complex medical records and negotiating with hospitals, Bradley Mullins has successfully protected clients from unfairly reduced settlements under Act 28. His proactive approach ensures every bill tells the full story of what an injury truly costs.
If you’ve been injured, contact Mullins & Blake Attorneys today to safeguard your recovery and demand honest, transparent billing.
Yes, they are. Under both federal and state law, patients are entitled to their full medical records, and that includes detailed billing information. Providers must be able to give patients an itemized list of every charge, showing exactly what was done and how much each procedure or service costs.
Absolutely, and that’s one of the most important things we do for our clients. People who try to handle their claims on their own often let the insurance company gather their medical records and bills. The problem is, they may miss important details or even entire charges. When you go to the hospital, you can easily receive multiple bills from the hospital itself, the ER doctor, the radiologist, and others.
Our job as attorneys is to collect all of that evidence, make sure nothing is overlooked, and present a complete picture of your medical expenses. We’ll ensure the full value of what you went through is accurately represented without credits, write-offs, or reductions that unfairly lower the value of your claim.
Attorneys, especially personal injury attorneys, will likely be at the forefront of this issue. Right now, we already have laws that require transparency, but in practice, there are still challenges. Hospitals and providers may be reluctant to issue “clean” bills that don’t include insurance adjustments or discounts.
For our purposes, transparency simply means: just the facts. What was done? What did it cost? No hidden adjustments, no insurance credits, just the actual charges.
As Act 28 continues to evolve, we expect to see more pushback from hospitals on this issue. But we’ll continue fighting to make sure injured people, whether they have health insurance or not, are treated fairly and have equal access to transparent, accurate billing.
For more information on Act 28 medical bills in Arkansas, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (479) 227-3060 today.
Bradley Mullins, founding partner at Mullins & Blake Attorneys, has built his Arkansas practice around helping injury victims uncover the true value of their medical care in a system that often hides it behind insurance adjustments and billing codes.
With extensive experience interpreting complex medical records and negotiating with hospitals, Bradley Mullins has successfully protected clients from unfairly reduced settlements under Act 28. His proactive approach ensures every bill tells the full story of what an injury truly costs.
If you’ve been injured, contact Mullins & Blake Attorneys today to safeguard your recovery and demand honest, transparent billing.
