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Date Posted: Wed, Aug 28 2002, 20:56:59
Author: John Angell
Subject: Re: Medicare - What's the big deal?
In reply to: Dr. John 's message, "Re: Medicare - What's the big deal?" on Sun, Aug 25 2002, 21:34:54

Thanks Dr. John for your coments! - I hope this will spark some discussion on this subject. - John

>>This is just a question for everyone to think about.
>>Doc’s spend so much time and energy being concerned
>>with Medicare. But in most practices I have looked
>>at, Medicare only makes up 5% or less of their
>>practice. I do feel it is important that we take care
>>of these patients, but why do we spend so much time
>>and energy for such a relatively small percentage of
>>our practices?
>>
>>John Angell
>
>What's the big deal. 5% of our practice and 20% of my
>staffs time dealing with it. Not to say the lower
>pay, inability to charge for exams, x-rays and any
>other procedure. Medicare pts. are usually on a
>limited budget and unable to pay for needed services
>in many cases so fail to get the most out of available
>care. It's a failing system and it's only going to
>get worse.

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