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In reply to the discussion: I had an MRI today... [View all]lalalu
(1,663 posts)10. Medicaid not Medicare.
There is a big difference between the two. Many doctors do not accept Medicaid and more have opted out. I do not know one single doctor who has said they will no longer accept Medicare. All my doctors accept private insurance and Medicare but not Medicaid. I would not worry or believe the hype.
As to the MRI it has been one of the best inventions. I had my first one back in the late eighties and fell asleep inside
I was originally just told I had a degenerative disease . I have one about every two years and the MRI helped to narrow it down to Multiple Sclerosis. This allowed me to get the right treatment and decrease attacks. Good luck to you and I hope your news is good news.
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You have just described the long term issue we face in medicine from a cost perspective
GitRDun
Nov 2012
#1
As I do about mine....in their forties...not to mention my grandchildren ...
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2012
#5
I also worry that there are fewer physicians going into Family Practice.
likesmountains 52
Nov 2012
#3
no, I mean an MRI is a zillion dollars for those without insurance. Glad you have medicare.
Liberal_in_LA
Nov 2012
#17
true. I had blood drawn in prep for surgery. Cost on bill was $2000. Insurance knocked that WAAAY
Liberal_in_LA
Nov 2012
#25
My husband has been keeping track of this, and he said it's true about Medicare.
CaliforniaPeggy
Nov 2012
#13
There are several doctors in our area (IN) who do not accept new Medicare patients (or Medicaid).
anneboleyn
Nov 2012
#37
I'm concerned, too. I'm in my late 50's. Health care cost is the single biggest issue facing me
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#12
Paul Ryan wants you to have a $7k voucher, which you'll use to purchase awesome insurance
Liberal_in_LA
Nov 2012
#26
I go to Dr's that work in the hospital system where they treated me as a "charity case"
NightWatcher
Nov 2012
#33
fortunately,in 2013-2014 reimbursement for Family Practice docs will increase.
w8liftinglady
Nov 2012
#39