Sound Physicians

My husband (age 88) has Medicare and Tricare For Life. He was hospitalized, and while still in hospital, received a text message from "Sound Physicians". I asked his nurse, who told me that the attending doctor belonged to this group. They keep texting me, the latest one saying "Reply STOP to stop texts regarding your bill from our billing service and receive a paper statement."

My husband was just transferred two days ago, from the hospital after five days, to a care facility for physical rehab. In the past, when a similar scenario occurred, Medicare and Tricare paid for all costs. I never even saw a bill. I'm worried that I'm getting these texts, regarding billing, when Medicare and Tricare should pay the full amount, and obviously, not enough time has elapsed for them to have submitted their bills for payment by Medicare and Tricare.

With so many troubles attendant to his health and being sent to a nursing home (temporary, should be covered by Medicare/Tricare) I am starting to get really worried by these texts. Is this the new normal? Should I be alarmed? Should I be doing something? I'd be grateful for any advice…

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