In order to compensate for lost revenue resulting from services provided free or at a significantly reduced cost to other patients, many healthcare providers spread these unreimbursed costs to paying patients or third-party payors. This practice is known as

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The practice of spreading unreimbursed costs to paying patients or third-party payors is known as cost shifting. Dual choice is a term used in healthcare to describe the option for patients to choose between different health plans or providers. Accreditation refers to the process of evaluating and certifying healthcare organizations based on quality standards. Defensive medicine refers to the practice of ordering extra tests or procedures to protect healthcare providers from potential malpractice lawsuits.

In Order to Compensate for Lost Revenue Resulting from Services