Unnecessarily moving a patient from one provider to another when only one was treated is referred to as steering.

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Steering refers to the act of directing patients towards specific healthcare providers, often for financial or other benefits, rather than based on the patient's best interest or medical necessity. The scenario described is more accurately referred to as "patient churning" or unnecessary referral, not steering.

Unnecessarily Moving a Patient from One Provider to Another When