Question

Dr. Gilbert sees a 14-old-male with adolescent idiopathic thoracic scoliosis. Surgery for spinal fusion was cancelled after the patient was diagnosed with mononucleosis. On today's visit the patient is started on prednisone for severe sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The patient was accompanied by his parents who have health insurance through the mother's employment at the State Department of Treasury.Who is the first party in this healthcare reimbursement scenario?

Answer 1

The first party in this healthcare reimbursement scenario is the health insurance.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first party in this healthcare reimbursement scenario is the health insurance. In this case, the patient's parents have health insurance through the mother's employment at the State Department of Treasury. The health insurance is responsible for covering the cost of the medical services, including the prescription of prednisone for the patient's sore throat and difficulty swallowing.