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Healthcare Management

U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 79 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 31 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/22/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I have submitted my ******** insurance to this company several times. I haven't heard anything from this company until June 2025 when they put something on my credit report. I figured the situation was handled. It is not my fault that ya'll didn't bill my insurance. I know by law you cannot charge a person who has ****************** during the time of the procedure. 42 CFR ****** Acceptance of State payment as payment in full: If a ******** patient was eligible and enrolled in ******** at the time of service, and the service was covered by ********, the provider cannot bill the patienteven if the claim was not submitted on time or was denied due to provider error.I also called my insurance and they said nothing from ya'll. I also had a ***** that was given to me that paid all of medical services. I submitted the letter that I was given to each party that I used during my services. Also, ya'll charging me $1800 and the insurance doesn't even pay that amount. A complete rip off. The insurance gives ya'll a percentage. Then ya'll want to come after me for $1800. That's not even the self pay rate. I need this matter looked into and resolved. Thank you.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/26/2025

      Hello , we would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened, and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing concerns. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/26/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I had surgery in January 2023, and my insurance paid their portion promptly. I did not receive any notice of a balance due until May ****** months later. I set up a payment plan in November 2024 and made a payment in January 2025, after which the account showed a $0 balance in February. When I called, no one could explain why or confirm account details, though I was told it wasnt sent to collections. In May 2025, I received another notice of balance due with no explanation. I have made multiple calls, chats, and voicemails with no resolution.The communication has been unprofessional and inconsistent, and it appears others have had similar experiences. Im requesting the balance be written off due to ongoing mishandling and lack of proper account management.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/27/2025

      We would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened, and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing experience. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/21/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I had foot surgery on January 13 , 2023. I have paid whatever bills were sent to me in the next couple months. On October 18 2024 I received a medical bill in the amount of $903.60 for that surgery from almost two years ago. I have contacted U.S. anesthesia partners many times trying to sort this out but I was unsuccessful. They are asking me to pay for a service I had almost 2 years ago when Texas timely billing law states that they need to bill me on the no later then the first day of the 11th month from service. My financial situation at the moment is not favorable for such a bill. I have called them maybe two months ago and requested that they wave that bill since it is very unethical to ask me to pay for something from two years ago. They said they will file a dispute but it turn out that they send it to the collection agency. I would like for them to do the right thing and cancel that **** and also fix my credit score since they escalated it to the collection agency. I hope you can help, please let me know if you need more info or clarification. Note: I am not sure which address is associated which U.S. anesthesia partners, but the bill came from : U.S. Anesthesia Partners, *****************************************

      Business Response

      Date: 05/22/2025

      We would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing experience. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/22/2025

      I will give the bussines another chance to make it right. Thanks

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/24/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      On 2/7/2025 I had surgery for a broken ankle. I have a faith-based healthcare program, CHM, where I need to pay up front and then can be reimbursed provided I supply the required information. I paid US Anesthesia $1,625.00 on 2/6/2025, that was the cash price they gave me and I received a receipt (attached) showing it was paid. In order to get reimbursed I need to supply CHM with the following information: Patient Name, Date of Service, Place of Service, Procedural CPT code and description of services rendered, and what the charge was for each service. I have now called 5 times and requested that information be emailed to me. I keep getting told that it shows I've paid in full but their ************* has not applied the payment and so it shows as pending. I have been told they can't send me the information until the payment is credited. They have repeatedly told me that it is not my fault and that they will expediate my request. I've been told this every time by 5 different customer service ***** The surgeon, medical center and pre-op providers all provided me the information within days. This has now been going on 3 months and soon will be over the time limit to be reimbursed.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/25/2025

      We would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened, and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing experience. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/29/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:   I am still waiting for my detailed services email.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/29/2025

      The email they provided, *********************** is not valid:

      Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients.

            Subject:     ***** ******
            Sent:  4/29/2025 10:42 AM

      The following recipient(s) cannot be reached:

           ********************************.' on 4/29/2025 10:42 AM
                  Server error: '550 5.5.0 <*******************************.>invalid address ********************************.''

      Business Response

      Date: 04/30/2025

      Thank you for communicating with ****. We have reviewed your account and would like to connect with you to see how we may be able to resolve this issue. Please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/01/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:   that email address they provided is not valid.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/14/2025

      We are actively working to resolve the account, the payment of ******* will be applied to the new invoice , once this has been done we will send an itemized statement, please reach out to our escalation department with any concerns you may have or if you have any further questions, you can reach our ********************* by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/19/2025

      Here is the email I sent to their *******************************:

      Now, you may have created a new invoice, but Im still getting billed over 2000 for the invoice that was NEVER credited.    We have also not received the *** codes and details of the invoice.   There were to be sent to ***************** **************** and a hard copy mailed to ***********************************

      This has been an issue since 2/7/2025 when I had the surgery, and 2/6/2025 when we paid the cash price of $1,625.OO which we were quoted.   I have called over a dozen times.   I need the paperwork.

       

      Business Response

      Date: 05/20/2025

      Hello, thank you for taking the time to communicate with ****, we have reviewed your account and have sent your itemized statement to the email on file. If you have further questions, please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience if by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/15/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I saw a collection agency charge for almost $1196 on my credit report from this company. I have never received a bill, email, or phone call notifying me that I owed money for services provided. I also did not consent to electronic communication for any medical procedures, only phone calls or by mail. My credit score is almost perfect, so I pay my bills in a timely manner. I dont understand how you can be turned over to collections when a company does not notify you that you owe them payment. I want this taken off my credit report and payment arrangements made by the company as they have all of my contact information. This company is horrible and the reviews speak for themselves.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/17/2025

      We would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened, and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing experience. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/28/2025

      I sent this email to US Anesthesia Partners today at 5:34 p.m. as a response to my complaint. 

      To whom it may concern:

      I was recently alerted through my credit report that an account associated with your company has been sent to collections. This was both unexpected and deeply concerning, as I had not received any prior communicationby email, phone, or mailregarding any outstanding balance.
      I have reviewed my records and found no notices or billing statements from your company indicating that payment was due. Had I been informed of a balance, I would have addressed it immediately and worked to resolve it through a payment plan if necessary. The complete lack of communication on your part has resulted in an unnecessary and damaging entry on my credit report.
      It is extremely frustrating and disappointing that no effort was made to notify me prior to this action being taken. As someone who takes financial responsibility seriously and has maintained an excellent credit history, this situation has caused both personal and financial distress.
      I am requesting a prompt phone call from a representative to address this matter and provide a clear explanation of how this was allowed to happen. Additionally, I would like to know what steps your company will take to remove this negative entry from my credit report, given the lack of due notice.
      I expect to be contacted as soon as possible to begin resolving this issue.
      Sincerely,

      **** *******

       

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/07/2025

      I sent an email to the business at the address they sent. I did not receive a reply and am not satisfied with the response from the company. Please let me know how to proceed. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/07/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:   Business did not reply to the email I sent to the email they provided. 

      Business Response

      Date: 05/08/2025

      We are actively reviewing your account; we would love to assist with any concerns you may have. If you have any further questions, you can reach our ********************* by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/25/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      ResolvedMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      U.S. Anesthesia Partners refuses to honor their own financial assistance policy despite the documentation and communication I provided to their billing and patient advocacy departments, as well as to the supervisor of the customer service department. They will not refund the payments I previously made even though ********************* approved me for 100% assistance and provided a full refund. The attached U.S. Anesthesia policy promises to "honor the same financial assistance discount for that service" that Adventhealth approved and further states that they will refund any payments already made as follows:"Any amount paid by the patient/guarantor more than the amount due after the applicable financial assistance discount is applied will be refunded to the patient/guarantor for all qualified services."The Adventhealth approval letter is for all charges from 11/11/2023 through 11/11/2025 and they also refunded all deposits previously made before the approval was processed. Please see once more Adventhealth's approval letter indicating that my approval is effective during that full two year period. The service from you that I am requesting a refund for also falls within that same period of time. Your own policy confirms that you should refund my money and does not specify that money you received from me before I was approved by ************ will not be refunded. Please abide by your own financial assistance policy and refund me what I was forced to pay prior to my approval because you would have sent the account to collections as was threatened. I do not wish to have to file further regulatory agency and possible legal complaints, but I will feel compelled not just for my own benefit but for those other patients who also do not have insurance in these difficult times nor have my legal education or writing abilities to continue begging you for help and compliance with your very own financial aid policies. Please refund my previous payments made on this account.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/26/2025

      We would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened, and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing experience. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/01/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:   They have not issued a refund and their generic, standard response is not at all responsive to my more than month-long repeated written communication with many departments and managers within their company. They ask me to now contact their "escalation" department, and I already had done so. However, I sent them more messages to that email after their request.  I still have received no written response nor my refund. I have attempted for many, many weeks to resolve this issue and their BBB response does not even acknowledge my efforts.  I have already sent emails, faxes, and many attachments to prove that I qualify for financial aid and a refund of what was paid per their own policy. They are not acting in good faith and I wish to receive an emailed written response without delay that they are issuing a refund or I will have no choice but to "escalate" my concerns with further complaints and legal action if necessary to protect all the other vulnerable people whom they also will not honor their own financial assistance policy in the future. I wish to only be contacted at my email or address provided and not by telephone in order to continue keeping a record of what has transpired and for future evidence to present to regulatory agencies and courts if they continue to deny my refund.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/03/2025

      Thank you for taking the time to communicate with ****. We have attempted to connect with you to provide an update, please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/03/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:   The Escalations desk will not leave detailed messages in writing either on my email or with the better business bureau as requested. I have asked to not be called by telephone but to keep all communication in writing because I want to keep a written record. I have copied below the email I wrote to U.S. Anesthesia's escalation desk as they requested me to contact them again for an "update."  It details my ongoing concerns and now I am afraid that they will literally send my account to collections after agreeing to refund my payments I had made in full on the account. I demand that they correct this account and show it with no balance and paid in full and send me emailed confirmation that this account will not be sent to collections.

      COPY OF EMAIL SEND TODAY, APRIL 3, 2025, TO THE ESCALATION DESK OF U.S. ANESTHESIA PARTNERS 

      "I am writing in reference to your request to contact you at your escalation desk about an update in reference to my Better Business Bureau billing complaint.  I asked to be contacted in writing by email, not by telephone, so please respect my wishes and request and stop calling me. Although your BBB response does not indicate what the "update" is about, I assume it relates to the refunds you have finally issued on my account after many weeks of requests.  I appreciate the refunds, which are shown attached, however we have a bigger problem that can affect my credit if you do not immediately correct your records. Just minutes after I received an email about the refunds, I received another email and a newly generated bill for the same November 14th services stating that my account is past due in the same amount of the refunds, $878.22.  I have attached both the email and bill for your review.  You need to immediately correct this bill and account to indicate that there is nothing due and send me confirmation in writing by email and mail without delay as I greatly fear you will send this account to collections. You cannot agree to refund me and send me an emailed notice of such and then issue a new bill demanding the same amount and claiming I am past due on the bill.  I have read the numerous complaints of you wrongly sending accounts to collection and damaging people's lives and credit, so I would appreciate you correcting my account record promptly and confirming BY EMAIL in writing that you have done so.  I will be letting the Better Business Bureau know of the ongoing problem with my account."

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/07/2025

      My complaint has been satisfied because they issued a refund and corrected the billing problem.  However, I have urged them to work to improve their customer service and billing departments to prevent these issues in the future.  Thank you.
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/04/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I had surgery done on 9/19/2022 at **************************************** in ****** and U.S. Anesthesia partners started sending the payment notices, saying Insurance didn't cover any of the fees charged on the service, which was not stated prior to my surgery, they never informed me that I need to get prior authorization on the services provided. I still paid some amount since I was jobless at that time. But I still want to dispute on this matter, since they are putting this on my credit as well.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/06/2025

      Thank you for taking the time to communicate with ****, we have reviewed your account and can see a coordination of benefits update was requested for date of service 09/19/2022, We would like to connect with you to see how we may be able to resolve this issue. Please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:02/12/2025

      Type:Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      My child received services for an emergency surgery at the hospital this summer. In October I began receiving texts from US Anesthesia Services asking for money. The text lists my childs name and DOB, but the wrong address, email address and the name of a woman I dont know. I eventually tried to call and verify the bill, which includes no date of service or details. The woman would not verify the address that they had on file, so she claimed she could not send a paper bill. She said that because they had some other womans email and I couldnt verify it they also couldnt tell me the date of service, nature of service, etc. ************ says that everything was billed to my insurance and that I owe nothing, AND they have the correct name, street address and email for me. Seems super spammy and suspicious. The woman on the phone was pushy and rude, almost demanding payment. I wont pay this bill with someone elses name, address and email on it. Now they are threatening collections. Not sure they even can without my real name. They text me CONSTANTLY.

      Business Response

      Date: 02/13/2025

      Hi, we would like nothing more than to review your account more thoroughly. This will help us gain a better understanding of what happened and additionally assist with obtaining an expedient resolution for you. We would like to offer you a direct line of communication to be in contact with our ********************** on your billing experience. You can reach them at your earliest convenience by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:01/21/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report, and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure it was reporting 100% correctly. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e (b)Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i (5)Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information(A)In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph (1) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or cannot be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall(i)promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and(ii)promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. If you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof within 15 days after your investigation, you must remove the accounts and or the information listed below. Thanks for your help with this matter

      Business Response

      Date: 01/22/2025

      Thank you for taking the time to communicate with ****. We would like to connect with you to see how we may be able to resolve this issue. Please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience by email at ************************
    • Initial Complaint

      Date:12/30/2024

      Type:Product Issues
      Status:
      AnsweredMore info

      Complaint statuses

      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      We were over billed by US Anesthesia Partners by 100% for unspecified anesthesia services. I received a bill for $613.36. I paid this bill on line with my Discover card. I paid this in order to protect my credit rating. I believe this is central to their scam. In fact they did not file with our insurance company at all.I received a pre-paid debit card for the amount of $306.88 in the mail. The amount is exactly 1/2 of what I was originally billed. The only indication that this is a refund is that it has the word "Refunds" under the name on the debit card. The only indication that this was from Anesthesia Partners is the return address.The accompanying text that came with the card was deceptive. There was no explanation as to why I received this $306.88 in the information that I received with the card. It is only through looking in detail at the material they provided, looking in detail at my Discover card bill and the fine print 'Program Name: USAP Refund'This shows deceptive practices by 'US Anesthesia Partners' as well as ***************** NA', the card issuer; and the card program management company '***********************, an ****************.'From the list I am one of many/many people with similar complaints.

      Business Response

      Date: 12/31/2024

      Hi, we are sorry to hear that this has been a frustrating experience for you. We would like to help resolve this matter quickly. We have reviewed the account, refund was not for the discover payment rather the check payment of ****** , we currently cannot refund check payments they are issued on an **** prepaid card. Please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience by email at ************************

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/03/2025

      This is a response to USAP, not directed at the BBB.

      To USAP:

      Your website has no information on refund policies. A search for "refund" returns no results. From my perspective, you do not have a publicly stated refund policy. In such cases, guidance can be found under Texas law and the provisions of the ***** Texas Business and Commerce Code 17.46.


      Therefore, I respectfully request a refund in kind of the original paymenti.e., a checkwithout being bound to your service agreement by activating the card.

      Your claim that you do not issue refunds in check form...

      "We currently cannot refund check payments; they are issued on an **** prepaid card."

      ...is contradicted by the pamphlet that accompanies the card.


      You do have a process for issuing a check, but it requires me to activate the card first. By activating the card, I would be bound to the service agreement, which includes fees under certain conditions and restrictions on access to my moneyterms I do not agree with.


      This is not a refund in kind.


      We were billed multiple times for the same procedure, strangely, in multiples of $306.68. I can find no record with my insurance company, *****, of any USAP claim submission. I can find no documentation to show best effort on your part. That is a separate matter.


      Our family pays our bills, including these dubious "balance bills," on the assumption that your company has conducted proper diligence and does not engage in deceptive, negligent, or incompetent billing practices.


      As a rule, we do not accept refunds in the form of restricted debit cards.


      I request payment of the $306.68 refund in the form of a check or, equivalently, a refund directly to my previously provided credit card.


      As requested I sent email to your **********************

      Business Response

      Date: 01/07/2025

      Hi,
      You may contact **** to request a different form of refund , the **** card may be deactivated and a check may be requested from ****, If you are needing ****'s contact information please contact our ********************* at your earliest convenience by email at *******************************. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 01/12/2025

      I am rejecting this response because:

      The obligation for repayment of my money is on you, not your sub-contractors or partners.

      I was unknowingly overcharged by you, US Anesthesia Partners (USAP). I paid that bill in good faith. I paid **** I did not pay ****. I have no standing with ****.
      You are deflecting your obligations and your suggested contacts, I have already contacted your Escalation Desk, without any response.

      I request a refund payment in kind, not encumbered funds through your prepaid card and it's service agreement.

      Since this will become a public record I want to point out to other readers that this is why having private equity firms involved in health care is not for the benefit of the patients.

      The *** has successfully sued USAP for monopolistic practices in ****** ********. This is fact.

      "Private equity-run U.S. Anesthesia Partners to end Colorado health care monopoly under agreement with Attorney General **** ******".

      The reason the FTC's suit was successful: they proved higher costs to consumers and employer provided health plans, onerous non-compete restrictions on health care professionals, and an actual degradation of service to consumers, delay/cancelled surgeries, all the while charging 3--40% higher costs than competing groups.

      The private equity firm in question is: Welsh ****** ******** & *****

      I paid you with an unencumbered cash in the form of a check, I request the same.

      Please do so as soon as possible.

       

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