Banks Deny Disputes for Medical Charges When Provider Cancels Appointment
Wells Fargo denied a dispute for an $8,500 medical charge even though the physician cancelled the appointment, not the patient. Banks require proof of non-performance that is impossible to obtain when a provider cancels and then reschedules without the patient s consent. Patients face full charges for services never received due to provider-side cancellations.
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