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In reply to the discussion: I had an MRI today... [View all]CaliforniaPeggy
(149,178 posts)62. They can fix it, and they will!
The spurs will come out along with the joint itself, and they'll (I think) glue in a new joint. It takes about an hour.
Not to worry, my dear Odin2005!
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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