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In reply to the discussion: Questions for those on Medicare (or who have experience with it) [View all]Glitterati
(3,182 posts)42. Your assumption is simply WRONG, though
You are blaming the wrong party. A patient ALREADY has every incentive not to incur costs - with no control. What the hell is it you think someone is supposed to do while a patient in the hospital to control costs - or put "skin in the game" as you call it.
There are simple options for the patient:
A. Refuse to pay the price the Doctor is asking and put your life at risk
B. Die
Do you really think someone who is ill can "shop around" for the best price? Or refuse a test the doctor orders? Not take the meds because the hospital charges more than the Walmart pharmacy? Rip out the IV because the meds cost too much?
Just HOW is a patient supposed to control costs when they lack control of ANYthing?
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Questions for those on Medicare (or who have experience with it) [View all]
democrattotheend
Jan 2013
OP
Well I will be using my Medicare for the first time tommorrow. I got a book. But I have to
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2013
#1
Well, actually you just need to make sure the doctor accepts Medicare. If he/she does then you are
Democrat 4 Ever
Jan 2013
#34
MandS, this is pure Single Payer system that I was protesting for back in 2009.
ancianita
Jan 2013
#68
I meant not necessarily as in those with limited incomes should not necessarily buy them
democrattotheend
Jan 2013
#28