Here are three alternative solutions:
1. Meet with the patient to discuss his case and explain that with his initial clinical presentation, the physician’s decision to place the PICC line was reasonable and the hospital will not waive charges.
2. Agree to negotiate charge with the patient because the PICC line was placed with reasonable and prudent judgment but was not utilized as long as was initially discussed with the patient.
3. Agree to drop charges for PICC line placement.
● Patient is not able to obtain resources needed when discharged. A patient is ready for discharge to home but is on an expensive antibiotic. Even with insurance, she can’t afford the co-pay of $200. So the health care team has to try to find a resource to help the patient pay for the antibiotic or find a replacement drug.