Posted by Racer on June 11, 2004, at 11:31:14
In reply to Re: expedient doctors » scatterbrained, posted by King Vultan on June 10, 2004, at 20:24:42
I know, but I'm a recovering accountant, remember?
Anyway, the unaffiliated with insurance part doesn't bother me, as long as I can get a PPO plan. See, I know from doctors I know and doctors I've seen in the past that accepting specific insurance plans is a real pain in the you-do-know-where for doctors. HMOs are the worst, of course, but even the PPO plans are problematic for them. The problems range from the amount of overhead they have to invest in paperwork, to the reduction in payments they receive -- to the point many complain they can't provide adequate care to their patients, because the insurance restrictions force them to overbook in order to cover the overhead of the insurance paperwork, let alone support the dr and the employees -- to the interference from the insurance companies in patient treatment and even diagnosis. Out here (CA), there are growing numbers of doctors -- particularly specialists -- who are opting out of insurance plans. PPO plans will reimburse members for a percentage of the costs, even though the provider is not part of the network.
Anyway, between your lack of objection to the initial session length, and my lack of objection to the insurance, I think we add up to a cautious vote to check this guy out. Or maybe not.
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