[Question - Insurance] Why are in-network hospitals using out-of-network physicians? (Leading to surprise hospital bills.)

I went to the ER in network and got additional exuberant charges since the physician who treated me was out of network (even though the hospital was in network). I have other friends who have experienced this as well and have read a few articles, however none of the articles state WHY this is more common now.

Is it because hospitals are understaffed and have to contract out? Does it have to do with physician reimbursement from insurance companies decreasing, so additional bills are sent to patients?

I am a healthcare provider but still can’t seem to wrap my head around it.

Thanks!

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