Bridges Physicians

A Charitable Foundation Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare & Billing

A trip to the doctor’s office or hospital shouldn’t break the bank.

Bridges Physicians envisions a future where East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia patients can access high-quality healthcare without the added burden of financial stress.

Helping You Navigate The Complexities Of Healthcare Billing Issues

Your primary focus when you’re unwell should be on getting better, not what the financial ramifications of a trip to the doctor or hospital will be.

When you’re facing exorbitant medical bills, let Bridges Physicians help. We exist to bridge the gap between caring for your physical health and finances.

We’ll review your claim and either negotiate with the insurance company to get it processed correctly or help you negotiate a decent payment arrangement.

Tennessee Ranks 4th in the Country for Medical Bankruptcy

Medical Debt Contributes to 62.1% of all Bankruptcies in Tennessee

11% of Non-Elderly Adults in Tennessee Are Uninsured
(higher than the national average of 10%)

How We Help

We liaise between you and your insurance company.

Claim Reviews

If you feel like a claim was processed incorrectly, let us take a look. We’ll review the claim and your explanation of benefits and discuss the claim with the insurance company.

Appeals

If we determine your claim has been processed incorrectly, we will start the appeal process with the insurance company to get it re-processed.

Financial Agreements

If your claim has been processed correctly, but you’re struggling with the payments, we will work with the billing company to arrange a reasonable payment plan.

Let Us Help You Navigate the Complexities of Healthcare Billing Issues

Please be prepared to fill out the following paperwork:

You can complete this paperwork before or during your scheduled appointment.

Be sure to also bring these items with you:

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Making a Difference

Hear from East Tennesseeans and Southwest Virginians whose lives were impacted by the work of Bridges.

As a small business owner with a growing family, getting hit by a multi-hundred-thousand-dollar medical bill was terrifying. This was a bill I couldn't have paid off in a lifetime. Medical debt like this was going to permanently impact my ability to purchase vehicles, own a home, and even continue to keep my small business afloat. I spent months reaching out to try to get the bill switched to in-network because it was billed as out-of-network wrongly. The Bridges Foundation knew who to contact and was able to get it changed to in-network and get it lowered $285k, yes you read that right. Then, they were able to access the hospital system's charity care and got the residual removed! The Bridges Foundation's help with this medical bill quite literally changed our lives. With access to this assistance, our family has been able to continue working, growing, and building. We have recently been able to get the vehicle we have needed for years and are in a home where our 2 daughters have room to grow and play. We are forever thankful for the Bridges Foundation. Because of this, our family will continue to be able to stay afloat and give a future to our girls.

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