As the cost of health care in Texas rises, the prohibition on the corporate practice of medicine has become a hotly contested topic, raising questions about whether physician employment compromises a physicians’ ability to make medical decisions in the best interest of their patients.
Health Care
Pain Has a Price: The Hidden Costs of Insurer-Controlled Care
“You can’t come in for your steroid injections without scheduling an extra appointment because your insurance isn’t paying us enough.” That’s what I was told at my most recent visit to an orthopedic surgeon I’ve seen for years. I expected relief from my pain, not a surprise medical bill—or as I learned later, “cost-shifting.” My...
July 21, 2025