title: Paying to Get Paid.
abstract: Some health plans and third-party vendors that process plan payments are moving to virtual credit cards, without warning and without much explanation of fees or opt-out procedures. Physician practices don't have to accept the financial and administrative costs associated with virtual cards. TMA officials say doctors have a choice and the right to demand that their payers issue payments via direct deposit.
authors.forename: Amy Lynn
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Sorrel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D013781:Texas