Quote:That's odd, I've worked for both for- and non-profit healthcare companies my whole life. The concerns over rising costs were addressed the same ways on both sides of the line. The only place I saw different was in a goverment owned facility, now, I wonder why that was?

I meant the folks in the healthcare companies, but we can throw politicians in there too. Everything is about profit. To a point I understand it because you have to make money to provide services, but with out of control lawsuits, the cost of durable goods medical professionals use, etc., it's ridiculous. 

 

It's sad when a doctor has to triple book patients because insurance companies don't want to pay their portion of what is considered a fair market value. Medicare is the worst. I'm thankful for my insurance we have through my husband's employer but they will absolutely drag their heels on paying the healthcare providers we see. We get late notices from doctors quite often because the insurance company has dragged their heels not wanting to pay until the 11th hour and I'm on the phone with people trying to get them to do their jobs. 

 

Sorry about the side rant. It's a burr under my saddle, these insurance companies. Any insurance company, really. I am also on pain meds due to shoulder surgery I just had this past Monday so I probably shouldn't be posting about anything of consequence. 

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